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COVID-19 Disability Survey – Very Different than others

Researchers at the Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Management at UBC Okanagan have teamed up with Ontario-based Abilities Centre to launch a national COVID-19 disability survey. 

So, what makes this survey different from everyone else’s survey happening right now? The disability community will have access to the information from these surveys. This survey is not a snapshot in time, or used for any purposes other than to identify the needs of our community. The information collected will help develop meaningful advocacy, strategies and actions that will work towards meeting these needs. This survey will address needs over the long term, and questions will be informed directly by our disability community.

Home Sharing is a residential option that provides safe, nurturing, community-based, shared living arrangements for adults with diverse abilities. The service is provided by Home Share Providers who welcome an individual into their home, offering a warm, inclusive environment and customized supports.

Join us for the next round of conversations on the proposed Canadian Disability Benefit!

You may have previously joined us for part one of this series: At long last, a Canada Disability Benefit is coming – What should it look like? The collaboration of individuals, groups, coalitions and organizations from across Canada have come together again to offer a free, 4-part webinar series throughout November on Building momentum for the Canadian Disability Benefit.

This new series will have us learn from four Canadians with expertise and experience at system change. Together we will learn from other successful movements, strengthen the power of the Canadian disability movement, and clarify the roles we all play in supporting disability leadership.

This series will have live French-English translation, English live caps, ASL & LSQ interpretation and plain language.

We hope you will join us for this conversation, and on this journey of ensuring that together we secure a Canadian Disability Benefit that is meaningful, inclusive and ends disability poverty.

Click here to find out more and to register.

Have you been dreaming about retirement but haven’t started planning yet? Do you know how or where to find more money to help you save more? Are you confident that you’ll be financially ready by the time you retire? It’s never too early to start thinking ahead! In fact, it may save you a lot of time, money and worry if you start NOW.

Join us in conversation with award-winning author & activist Dr. Paddy Ladd, following his Lecture on Deaf culture, history & sign language

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dr-paddy-ladd-in-conversation-tickets-124401304651?fbclid=IwAR0HyNPfzLLDN2HJDIrLZ8Qs2Z8kXX3_GiqBbxaxyg_OC64xo1ru3Aagsns

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.

Register for Meeting and Survey

WCD55+G Needs Volunteers – October 6th

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?

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).

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 —-  

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.ca/deam/

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

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