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GVAD AGM 2020
September 26 at 1pm
More info, please contact GVADoffice@gmail.com
GVAD AGM Today (Sept 26)
AccessAbility Month from September 2 to September 30th
Hey everyone,
Happy September! I’d like to share my experience.
Today I participated in a webinar provided by Small Business BC, it was very accessible and I was impressed. I am not sure if anyone was aware, so I wanted to share so others could benefit and perhaps participate/join if they were interested.
It turns out that it is AccessAbility Month from September 2 to September 30th provided by Small Business BC, along with partners The Presidents Group Office of Small and Medium Enterprises and Community Futures Enterpreneurs with Disabilities Program (EDP)
ASL announcement video (The Presidents Group)
ASL video: https://youtu.be/8_CAk-
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.
SBBC’s AccessAbility Month (September 2020)
ASL video: https://youtu.be/
Looking to start or grow your business? Join us for AccessAbility month September 2020 featuring over 15 webinars, all with ASL interpretation and captioning.
A variety of topics will be covered, from business planning and email marketing to Funding and Supports for Workplace Accessibility and Selling to the Government!
All webinars are available through Small Business BC, in partnership with the Office of Small and Medium Enterprises, Community Futures BC Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program and the Presidents Group.
For a complete list of webinars and financial assistance with the registration fees, visit https://sbbc.co/accessability-
Social Security Tribunal Recruitment Campaign – Governor in Council Appointments
The Government of Canada is seeking qualified applicants for full-time and part-time member positions for the General Division of the Social Security Tribunal of Canada (SST). The application and selection process is open, transparent and merit-based.
To apply, or get more information about how to prepare your application, visit the Governor in Council Appointments website. Applications must be submitted electronically by September 18, 2020.
Power to the People – presented by Outsiders and Others
What was originally planned as a protest art show by self-taught artists has now become a community based exhibition featuring works by both self-taught and trained artists, of all age groups, of all abilities, with works that are protest based and not.
New Job Posting at Wavefront Centre (WIDHH)
Wavefront Centre – Booking Coordinator – 20Aug20
Title: Accessible Communication Services – Booking Coordinator
Location: Vancouver, BC
Position Status: Full-Time, 35 hours per week
Reports to: Interim Director, Accessible Communication Services
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
Position Summary:
The Booking Coordinator works to intake appointments, put
Programs with ASL
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
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,
International Week of the Deaf events @ WIDHH
Seeking Language Acquisition Support Worker (LASW)
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
You may be expected to work face to face and online depending on COVID19 -your hours may be affected
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Alayna Finley & Erin Bentley
Founders of Lila & Pip
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/
Instagram: lilapipsign
Video Relay Service – How-To and Questions session
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
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
