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OSME Webinars with ASL and Captioning Support (Nov 2020 to Mar 2021)

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The Office of Small and Medium Enterprises (OSME) – Pacific Region assists small businesses within the federal government procurement process.
 
OSME offers seminars covering a variety of  topics on how to sell to the Government of Canada. The seminars offered through Small Business BC, from November 5th, 2020 to March 31st, 2021 will all have ASL interpretation and captioning. If you would like to register for these seminars, please visit Small Business BC’s Business Education calendar page here: https://smallbusinessbc.ca/education/

Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing – Surrey, BC

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https://youtu.be/sH73aDGi9qk

Are you an ASL fluent Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing?  Do you know someone who is?  Would you (they) like to relocate to the South Coast of BC? 

In Surrey, BC, on the traditional lands of the Kwikwetlem, Kwantlen, Katzie, and Semiahmoo First Nations, School District 36 would like to welcome you to share your passion for education in support of Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.

Please contact Michelle Schmidt at schmidt_m@surreyschools.ca

Job Ad SD 67 Visual Language Interpreter

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POSTING – EDUCATION ASSISTANT – VISUAL LANGUAGE INTERPRETER

School District 67 Okanagan Skaha invites applicants for the position of Visual Language Interpreter. This is a Regular permanent position. The rate of pay for this position is $28.53 per hour. Education Assistants work only on days of student instruction (as defined in the school calendar). Successful candidates are subject to the terms of the Criminal Review Act.

The successful applicant will possess the following qualifications:
? Completion of Grade 12
? Graduate of an accredited Visual Language Interpreter Training Program (2 year program)
? Must be a member of the Association of Visual Language Interpreters of Canada or the
Registry of Interpreters of the Deaf, Inc.
? Demonstrated ability to perform visual language interpretation in American Sign Language
? Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision
? Demonstrated computer literacy skills
? Demonstrated skill level to effectively assist students with grade appropriate curriculum
material
? Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with students,
employees and the public
? Four months recent successful experience working with children and/or adolescents, in
structured programs or school settings
? Demonstrated skill to effectively assist students with grade appropriate curriculum material
? Demonstrated ability to deal positively and effectively with students, employees and the public
? Physical ability to perform all aspects of the job

Interested candidates are invited to apply by submitting a resume and Support Services Application form. Applications must include a minimum of two professional references.

Apply at https://bit.ly/2Ils80V.

We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position and advise that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Workshop: Creating a Culture of Well-Being

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Thursday, November 26: 2:00 – 3:15 P.M. PST
Free! (registration is required)
ASL
What would it mean to inhabit a culture of well-being and health? What roles might art play in creating and nourishing that culture? On both sides of the US-Canada border, unequal access to food, shelter, and safety affect people’s health. But our well-being is also challenged by a pervasive sense that some cultures are better than others, some voices more welcome than others, and some communities more dispensable, treated as collateral environmental damage. Since time immemorial, artists have created healing dances, chants, images, and stories to align spirit and desire with wellness. Today, cultural interventions to improve personal and social health are becoming commonplace. In this session, Judith and Arlene will explore how artists are making work that advances well-being. Join us to envision a culture of health and consider how artists can be key to bringing that vision to life.

Request for Participation and Student Research Study

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Hello, I hope this email  finds you well,

We are undergraduate students from the York/Sheridan Program in Design at York University in Toronto. We are currently conceptualizing a smart device that would assist the deaf community as part of a prototyping course (YSDN 3006).

CAD-ASC Accessibility Technology Project

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INVOLVEMENT OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
CRUCIAL TO SUCCESS OF ACCESSIBILITY TECHNOLOGIES

Ottawa (ON) – Including people with disabilities in the research, development, and
marketing of accessibility technologies can be the difference between the failure and
success of those technologies, according to a new study by the Canadian Association
of the Deaf – Association des Sourds du Canada (CAD-ASC).
“Unfortunately, this kind of involvement doesn’t happen often,” laments Jim Roots,

The Lives of People with Disabilities Are at Risk

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The following message is brought to you by our friends at Inclusion Canada. It’s an important one. Don’t skip it.

Literally, people with disabilities lives are at stake.

The passing of Bill C-7 – new Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) legislation – could mean being disabled is the reason to end your life.

What?!?

Take that last sentence and replace the word “disabled” with any other diversity group. Now, that wouldn’t fly with any other group, would it? And it shouldn’t with us…

As you may know, the Canadian government is considering Bill C-7 which, if passed, will threaten the lives, rights, and dignity of people with disabilities. Currently, in Canada, medical assistance in dying (MAiD) can only be provided to people who are near end of life. If passed, Bill C-7 will no longer restrict MAiD to end of life circumstances and will make disability a justification for ending a life.

When a person without a disability suffers to the point of wanting to die, we do everything possible to prevent this from happening. The very same needs to be true for people with disabilities whose lives are no less valuable, no less deserving of every protection and preventative effort, and no less a loss to family, friends, and society in general.

The Government is rushing Bill C-7 through the parliamentary process during a global pandemic and at a time when the disability community is already experiencing significant hardship. Bill C-7 risks setting the disability rights movement back by decades. There is no question – we must not go forward with these changes to MAiD. Government has a responsibility to work with people who have a disability and their families; to find an approach that protects their lives and ensures a more equitable and inclusive Canada.

This is a public fight. Please join us in taking a public stand with a strong voice expressing your opposition to Bill C-7 on every front.

You can support these efforts by taking action through the Life Worth Living website where you will find lots of resources and ways to voice your concerns.

But if you do one thing today, please send letters to Members of Parliament and Senators telling them that Bill C-7 is not acceptable.

SEND YOUR LETTERS

Webinar Coordinator Position @ CAD-ASC

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POSITION AVAILABLE:
Webinar Coordinator Position

The Canadian Association of the Deaf – Association des Sourds du Canada (CAD-ASC) is accepting applications for the position of Webinar Coordinator. This is a contract position.

Term: Beginning December 14, 2020, and concluding March 31, 2021. An extension may be possible.

BCFHRS AGM Nov 25

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We’d love to see you!

Our families are the reason we exist and why we do what we do.  So on behalf of our Executive Director, Dr. Noreen Simmons, and our whole team we wanted to invite you to join us at our upcoming virtual Annual General Meeting.  This is a wonderful opportunity to hear what we’ve accomplished over the past year and learn about our plans for the future.  

Attention Canada VRS App Users on Mac

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ATTENTION SRV CANADA VRS APP USERS ON MAC

Dear SRV Canada VRS user:

Mac has just updated their operating system to Big Sur. The older version of the SRV Canada VRS app will not work with Big Sur. Please do not update your operating system to Big Sur until you switch to the new SRV Canada VRS app.

To download the new SRV Canada VRS app from the Apple Store, go to:

Or, for more details and the steps on how to install the new SRV Canada VRS app please go to:

https://srvcanadavrs.ca/en/get-the-app/canada-vrs-primary-account/

If you require technical help, please contact Customer Service during hours via:

Sincerely,

SRV Canada VRS Support Team

Wavefront Centre Appointment Only Visits

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Please watch a message from Accessible Communication Services below. (Don’t forget to turn on CC on YouTube)

Please note all Wavefront Centre Services are currently by appointment only. Contact our office for more details.

https://youtu.be/NBCR1An7VVU

More Workshops @ BC Alliance for Arts + Culture

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Financial Fitness
A series of 3 sessions:
The Basics; October 28, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Reporting and Relationships; November 4, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Strategic Thinking; November 18, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
$30-45 per session
These three workshops, which can be taken separately or together, will help you upgrade your financial basics and start thinking strategically about how to whip your organization’s budget into shape. If you’re interested in taking all three of these workshops, please contact Joyce Wan at joyce@allianceforarts.com to access a discounted rate!
Wednesday, November 25, 9:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m.
Free
This workshop will share key information on how to make artist and art organization content findable online. The workshop is geared to content creators and arts administrators. It will include a non technical overview of keyword research and planning, how to make your website more findable and where social media fits in. It will also touch on the role of images, video and voice. There will be a particular focus on reaching new artists and audiences with disabilities. The workshop will include tips to support the inclusion of people with different disabilities by integrating proven accessibility best practices into SEO.


 
Joyce Wan
Administrative Coordinator
BC Alliance for Arts + Culture
604 681 3535 (201)

DeafDots News Writer

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DeafDots News Writer

DeafDots provides “Alerts & News” signed video reports and announcements in American Sign Language (ASL) and Langue des signes québécoise (LSQ). Launched in September 2020, DeafDots is the first Deaf media news service exclusively for Deaf Canadians.

Deaf Community and their Healthcare Experience Survey

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Hello Deaf BC

My name is Reizel Balmes. I am a student medical radiographer attending BCIT. I am reaching out to you on behalf of my study group and was wondering if there would be anyone part of your online community willing to complete a short survey for us. We are working on a project that explores the differences in health care provided to various cultural groups, and our specific focus is on how health care is presently provided to members of the Deaf community. Our goal is to identify any shortcomings that deaf individuals have experienced in a medical environment so that we can find ways to improve – both on efficiency and accuracy of the procedure, as well as to improve patient connection. This survey is completely anonymous; no names or identifiable information will be shared at all. We are radiography students, so we would love to hear about any x-ray/CT/MRI experiences specifically; however, we would appreciate any experiences you’d be willing to share in any health care environment. If you have any questions or concerns, please ask us. We are keen to make a connection with you and appreciate your time. If you deem this appropriate, we would greatly appreciate you sharing this note and link to the survey for anyone in your group to complete.

Questionnaire deadline is Friday, November 6th 2020. It should take around 5 minutes to complete.

https://forms.gle/kQNdR4Fg8PJXqFNf6

Thank you again for your time,

Reizel Balmes

Customer Satisfaction Survey – Canada VRS

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Do you use Canada VRS?

• If yes, we are interested in learning more about your use and satisfaction with the service.
• If no, we would like to understand why not.

Canada VRS has partnered with Ad Hoc Research, an independent company, to conduct a survey on our behalf. Your feedback will help us provide the best possible service and we would appreciate it if you’d take a few minutes to fill out the survey below.

To thank you for your participation, you will be able to enter a prize draw for a chance to win an iPad Air. To qualify, please complete the survey by November 1st, 2020.

Please note, it may take a few seconds for the survey to load initially.
The link above is not working? Copy this into your browser to access the survey.
https://www.adhoc-opinions.com/SE/?st=47a4l9DIEi2PTIyvtYhPG4z4GSsPJ%2B84nHLQWFfZlzo%3D&p=14157018