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Programs with ASL

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I work for the Cerebral Palsy Association of BC.

We offer two yoga classes and one movement therapy program on a weekly basis for people with CP and other disabilities. These programs have ASL interpreters to accommodate our members that are hard of hearing or deaf.

Part Time Position Available – Squamish

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Currently, we are looking for someone who might be interested in furthering their professional skills with american sign language with a part-time paid position of 5 hours/week. This would be working with a deaf youth in Squamish. We’re wondering if any of your members may be interested in this opportunity.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you,

Cydney Lyons | Acting Manager, Youth Services

38024 Fourth Avenue, Squamish, BC | Box 949|V8B 0A7

604.849.3822

 

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Seeking Language Acquisition Support Worker (LASW)

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Seeking Language Acquisition Support Worker (LASW)
Job posting open until position filled
Full Time or Part Time
Negotiable wage
Who are we? Surrey school district is providing a program to Deaf and Hard of Hearing students for the 2020/21 school year in partnership with coordination and supervision from Lila & Pip and support by Sign Referral Services inc. to provide students with enhanced ASL exposure, cultural and linguistic opportunities for growth.
What is the job? The LASW will be working with Deaf & Hard of Hearing K-12 in one-on-one and small group sessions and developing resources supporting students’ language acquisition. The program will be overseen by Erin Pranzl-Bentley of Lila & Pip with support of experienced consultants working together as a team to provide the best experience for K-12 students. The ideal candidate is someone desiring to learn and grow in their skills positively impacting youth and serving a thriving community of students, parents, and faculty. We are looking for passion and sense of purpose.
Our vision for role:
– Build rapport and relationship with every student
– Language Modelling
– Language coaching (supporting Deaf students with expressive ASL using strategies to pull out language)
– Resource development (Videotaping and editing ASL version of print (e.g. children’s books), information (world knowledge, non fiction)
– Session plan development that is inclusive of diverse learners.
– Documentation & reporting back to supervisor
– Advocate for students and their needs
– Maintain confidentiality
– Communicate professionally and appropriately with coordinators, teachers, students and parents.
Skills required:
– Native user of ASL

– Basic English (emails, texting, planning and reports, reading children’s books and educational texts)

– Ability to develop, follow, and reflect on (modify) session plans 

– Demonstrates ability to model ASL

– Demonstrates ability to coach students in ASL expression and reception 

– Demonstrates ability to modify language modelling and coaching depending on age and ability of student 

– Ability to edit videos, add captioning and technology skills – a bonus!

To apply:

Interested applicants are invited to forward cover letter and Resume to: hello@lilapip.com

Disclaimer:
You may be expected to work face to face and online depending on COVID19 -your hours may be affected

Alayna Finley & Erin Bentley
Founders of Lila & Pip
Instagram: lilapipsign

 

Video Relay Service – How-To and Questions session

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We are hosting 2 workshops next week with Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility and SRV Canada VRS.

Community have a choice of going to morning session (10 am) on Tuesday or afternoon session (3pm) on Thursday – whatever the time is best.

Recovery Day Virtual Festival 2020 – ASL Interpreters

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Recovery Day BC – #OvercomingAddiction Virtual Festival TODAY (Sept 5) at 6 pm to 7:30, a perfect time to gather in small gatherings over dinner and show.
Streamed live right here.
Everyone welcome.
#StopOverdoses #RecoveryMonth #RecoveryDay

Disability Tax Credit Workshop Sept 2

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We want to share this exciting workshop that will hugely benefit people with disabilities. This workshop will be captioned, voiced and in sign language so it will be accessible. The video in ASL about this workshop is posted on our website, Facebook and Instagram.

Convo Job: Canada Scheduler

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Convo Communications Canada, Inc. is seeking a talented and driven individual to join the Convo team as a Canada Scheduler. The Canada Scheduler reports to the WFM Director while working closely with the Workforce Management (WFM) team and the interpreting department to maximize scheduling efficiency. You will apply your skills in delivering excellence in interpreting operations. Priority will be given to applicants who live in, or are willing to relocate to, Kelowna, BC; however, working in Burnaby, BC or remotely will be considered.

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Support Worker Ad

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Seeking Signing Support Workers in Duncan, Vancouver Island, BC
We are a team dedicated to supporting a Deaf individual to live a good life at home and in the community. We have immediate openings for one or two fluent signers who share our values of caring relationships, compassionate communication, supported inter-dependence, mutual respect, shared laughter and equality.
The individual we support requires signing support workers. We may consider lower level signers if you have all the other skills and qualities we are looking for. Support will be given to aid in the communication between the individual and the new team
member.

You will provide up to 10 – 15 hours per week of tactful, compassionate home and community support 2-3 afternoons per week including weekends. You will assist the individual in anxiety management and activities of daily living. You will support
communication between this individual and hearing people who don’t sign. On weekends, you will help to plan and enjoyably carry out social and recreational activities in both the Deaf and hearing communities and possibly with your family and friends.

To apply, email us to tell us about yourself and how you might be a good match for our team. Email Heather Strong at heatherkstrong@gmail.com as soon as possible with a cover letter, resume, and list of references.

SBBC’s AccessAbility Month (September 2020)

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The Presidents Group, BC’s leadership table for CEOs and business owners committed to accessibility, is pleased to announce their new online learning series to help you become an Accessible Employer. 
 
Whether you are a business owner considering hiring your first employee with a disability, or a strong Diversity and Inclusion advocate in an organization with a track record for inclusion, you’ll benefit from these two webinars.
 
Both “The Business Case for Inclusive Culture and Why it Matters” and “Accommodations: Legal Requirements and Solutions” are one hour webinars and it’s free to register. ASL and CART will be provided.
 
Visit accessibleemployers.ca/news for details.
Regards,
Devin Currie
Chief Executive Officer
Maple Communications Group Inc. | www.maplecomm.ca
844.MAPLECOMM (844.627.5326) | 604.365.9444

Respite Care

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I am a Social Worker looking for a respite caregiver to care for two First Nations girls, ages two and three that live in Surrey. Both girls live with their grandmother but the grandmother has to work and would appreciate support in the care of both girls. Scheduling will be agreed between the respite caregiver and grandmother.

Deafblind Communication Tips During COVID-19

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Transcript:

 

Hello.  I am Ryan Ollis, DeafBlind Program Coordinator at Wavefront Centre.

Travelling Europe as a Disabled Couple

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Disabled Community Connection Network (DCCN) is a monthly communication

Factors that Influence Face Perception and Decision Making

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Are you Deaf or Hard of Hearing? This post is for you! We are conducting a study investigating factors that influence face perception and decision making in Deaf, HOH, and hearing adults.
Would you be willing to help? The study takes 20 minutes and is completely online (on a laptop – it won’t work on a mobile device). As a thank you for your participation, you can submit your email address into a draw to receive one of ten $20 Starbucks gift cards.
If you’re willing to help, please click the link below for more information and to proceed.
We plan to share the results from our study at national and international conferences, and once data collection is completed, we will write a manuscript that will be submitted to be published in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
Also, please share post with any friends or relatives who might be interested and/or willing to participate.