Hello members
BCSDAA AGM, BC School for the Deaf Alumni Association postponed BCSDAA AGM from October 3, 2020 to November 21, 2020 at 11AM due to the low RSVP numbers which have not met our quorum.
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WBP: Self-Care & Yoga – 8 weeks. Free!
ONLINE Self Care & Yoga
With Leonarda & Tara
Thursdays (8 sessions total)
Starting Thursday, October 15, 2020
4:00 – 5:30pm via ZOOM
Ready to discover ways how you can relax your mind and body?
CRTC 2020-178: Wireless Accessibility for DHH
The CRTC has a proceeding (CRTC 2020-178) that is investigating the issues of wireless accessibility for all persons with disabilities in Canada, and that includes those who are Deaf, Deaf-Blind and Hard of Hearing (DDBHH).
Oct 22nd – Unique Experience with Deafness
The next Disabled Community Connection Network (DCCN) session will be held on Zoom, October 22nd, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM PDT. — For the Zoom Login information email me at l.stinson@nsdrc.org —-
WCCA Upcoming Webinars
Disability Employment Awareness Month is an annual awareness campaign that takes place each October. Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility will host several virtual sessions. See below for more details and to register or visit https://www.wavefrontcentre.
October 22nd @ 11:00 AM – Employment Counselling Services
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Join Marco Chiaramonte, Acting Head of Counselling, and Gray Straw, Employment Placement Specialist, to learn all about
One Bedroom Basement Rental
I have a 1 bedroom basement suite for rent in Surrey. It is really close to Guildford Mall. Bus number 373 is about 150 meters away.
The nearest major intersection is 108 Avenue and 148 street.
Meet the Artists of Inclusion – Ft. AJ Brown Live Demo
When: Monday, October 19, 4:30-5:30pm
Where: Online – Join Zoom Meeting here – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83606161678
There will be an ASL interpreter in this call.
It’s that time again for the annual posAbilities INCLUSION Art Show – a showcase of creativity, community and diverse abilities! Featuring over 100 artists you can purchase sculptures, pottery, paintings and everything in between from independent artists and studio collectives.
You’re invited to an evening of creativity, community and diverse abilities! Teaming up with Kudoz, join this online gathering to meet fellow artists and patrons of the show! Find out why artists choose to partner with INCLUSION and what it’s like to sell your art! To stretch your own creative muscles, don’t forget to grab your art supplies to follow along with featured artist, AJ Brown!
Here’s a little more about AJ:
AJ is Deaf. She has difficulty speaking and using sign language coherently because of a brain injury at birth. This brain injury caused her to be deaf and to have cerebral palsy. She uses a portable device which speaks when she types out written English. She also utilizes email and sign language interpreters to communicate. Creating is AJ’s way to express her soul-voice in a way to which others can hear and respond. When she creates, it feels like something spiritual guides her. She needs to continue on her spiritual path, and that is through expressing herself.
Justine Chubb
Senior Communications Specialist, posAbilities
CHAIR YOGA in ASL – Starting in November
Movement is medicine. As we get older, we must keep our bodies moving. Chair Yoga is movement for the WHOLE body: Head, Arms, Legs, etc but most important, the SPINE. The spine is what truly determines our “age”. A flexible spine keeps us youthful and healthy; alert and energetic; and helps to maintain good posture; especially as we age. Chair Yoga is a great and gentle way (and sometimes challenging, too) to improve both muscle strength and overall flexibility. Leonarda will also teach Breathing techniques to help calm the mind; especially during COVID times.
Class taught in ASL.
5 Sundays
Dates: Nov. 1- Nov. 29, 2020
Time: 11:00 am to 12 noon PST
Where: in your home on Zoom
Cost: $ 75 CDN for all 5 classes ($15 CDN per class)
Includes one 30 min REPLAY at the end of the 5 weeks.
Drop in: $20 CDN
Minimum of 5 peeps for class to go ahead.
Can’t afford?
Scholarships available. No one turned away for lack of funds.
To register, email: Leonarda@yogapah.com
SENIORS SOCIAL GROUP – Online
Text version of the flyer:
WELL BEING PROGRAM & WAVEFRONT CENTRE PRESENTS
SENIORS SOCIAL GROUP (55+)
- Are you a senior? 55+ years old?
- Live in BC?
- Have tablet, phone, or computer?
Join us weekly – there will be chats, games, and theme-days
Where: Zoom – Online
Time: 10-12pm
When: Every Tuesday – October 13, 2020 to December 15, 2020
Register? Contact Felicia.damato@vch.ca or wellbeing.staff@vch.ca
Text Office Phone: 778-987-4174 or TTY 604-456-0904
Upcoming Digital Literacy Workshop with Jai Djwa
Digital Literacy Workshop with ASL Interpretation
Presented by Jai Djwa
Free | Oct 20th | 1:30pm – 4:30pm
If you are part of an arts council or organization in BC that has questions about digital strategy and implementation, come to the start of a new conversation about digital in your org that can impact right away. You’ll share your perspective and learn from each other and build towards your own vision that you can see, touch and feel.
OVAD Paint Night October 31
OVAD has an exciting announcement that we want to share with everyone!
OVAD will be hosting a painting workshop! We will have a special guest, Ralph Newberry, who is deaf and will be guiding us through the paint night.
Date: October 31, 2020
Time: 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Where: 150 Gray Road, Kelowna B.C.
Cost: $25.00 dollars per person and you will get to bring your own artwork/painting home.
RSVP: October 17, 2020. First come first serve.
Interested to be part of this event? Please contact Linda Schulte – lschulte6@hotmail.com to register, pay, and get more information.
The pizza will be provided at 5:00 PM.
COVID-19 is still ongoing so we will have our own station where we can social distance, wear masks, and use hand sanitizers. Please bring your own mask. There is a YouTube link where you can click and watch in ASL version about this event. https://youtu.be/lx_
Instructional Facilitator, Sign Language Interpretation
The Douglas College Program of Sign Language Interpretation is looking to hire an Instructional Facilitator. This position is part time until December, with the possibility of an extension and eventually becoming full time.
This posting will stay open until filled.
Title: Instructional Facilitator, Sign Language Interpretation
Posting Number: 00938SA
Please refer to the link below to view:
https://www.
If you have any questions please contact Barb at myklehotzonb@douglascollege.ca
Video Remote Interpreting – Focus Group BCEHS
https://youtu.be/h0QbdJRLHs4
My name is Scott Jeffery, and I am a Sign Language Service Coordinator at the Provincial Language Service (PLS) where I help coordinate delivery of the Provincial Medical Sign Language Interpreting Services (PMSLIS – known as MIS).
When delivering interpreting services in health care, we face a number of challenges. Some relate to our ability to find available interpreters for pre-booked or emergency appointments.
Inclusive Hiring Event Sept 28-30
In celebration of Disability Employment Month in BC, WorkBC is excited to be hosting three virtual hiring events as part of our Inclusive Hiring Week! All three events will be interpreted so they will be accessible to deaf attendees.
These employer-specific events are for job seekers with disabilities who’d like to learn about how each employer hires inclusively, what kind of accommodations they can make and what roles they’re hiring for. Here’s what it’ll look like:
Day 1: September 28, featuring Alliance Maintenance Ltd.
Day 2: September 29, featuring Meridian Farm Market
Day 3: September 30, featuring TJX Canada/Winners Merchants International L.P.
If you are or you’re working with a person with a disability who’d like to attend one or all of these events, register on Eventbrite below.
Alliance Maintenance Registration
Meridian Farm Market Registration
