Hello. I’m Jodi of Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility. I have been translating news releases into ASL in the last few days for the BC Ministry of Health, Adrian Dix and Dr. Bonnie Henry, who have been making joint statements with updates on COVID-19 in BC. There was another news release tonight at 5:50 PM so I’ll translate the English version now. “We are deeply saddened to announce that a further three people who tested positive for COVID-19 have recently passed away. Two were residents of the Lynn Valley Care Centre and one was a man in his 80s from the Fraser Health region. We offer our heartfelt condolences to their loved ones and the staff who cared for them. We are also announcing 83 new cases of COVID-19, for a total of 186 cases in British Columbia. Of the new cases, seven are currently hospitalized, four are in intensive care, five have recovered and the remaining patients are at home in isolation…” Read the full story here: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020H… For more information, you can visit other links at the bottom. Thank you.
Wavefront Centre: “Community & Language Advocacy”
Jodi, our ASL Community Relations Manager, wishes to acknowledge and thank everyone who contributed to the community & language advocacy efforts. Together, we finally received the attention of our BC government to provide ASL interpretation at every COVID-19 public briefing in this province. We have more work to do, but it would not have been successful without your collaboration! Let’s keep it up! Wavefront Centre will continue to translate future press releases into ASL as they become available. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more updates. Thank you.
Watch Jodi here: https://youtu.be/
CAV-ACS COVID-19 Customer Update 1
COVID-19: CUSTOMER UPDATE 1
March 16, 2020
Dear Canada VRS Customers,
As the COVID-19 virus situation continues to evolve, I want to update you to let you know we are working intensely to keep Canada VRS operating.
Our top priority is the health and safety of our CAV team members, our customers, and the communities where we live, work and serve across Canada.
While we are currently operating at full capacity, changes due to this virus evolve quickly and unpredictably. As such, you may experience service disruptions.
In addition, during busy times, you can help by limiting the number of calls you make and keeping your calls short. We also ask that you limit calls to 9050’s customer service team to only “essential questions”.
We also advise you to prepare to use alternative services if necessary, such as: TTYs, IP Relay and text relay services, and text 9-1-1 services.
We encourage you to keep up to date with your local government announcements and advisories and follow their guidelines and recommendations.
Stay Healthy Everyone!
Sue Decker and the SRV Canada VRS Team
SUMMER – American Sign Language Courses at Douglas College
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE
COURSES FOR SUMMER 2020
REGISTER NOW!
ASL Level 1 MODL 1161 001 CRN 23878
04-MAY-2020 to 05-AUG-2020
Mon & Wed: 4:30 – 6:20 PM
New Westminster – North Bldg. Room: N4303
ASL Level 2 MODL 1162 001 CRN 23881
04-MAY-2020 to 05-AUG-2020
Tue & Thu: 4:30 – 6:20 PM
New Westminster – North Bldg. Room: N4219
Dementia Presentation – March 10 & 12
March 10th – Navigating Dementia with an Open Heart (Evening): http://deafwellbeing.vch.ca/event/dementia-workshop-by-mj/
ASL Interpreted Show Comps – March 13
Queer Dodgeball Team Recruiting Players
Hey All!
Looking for a new evening activity?!
Part social, part active, all fun!
ASLam is looking for more players.
ASLam is an all signing Dodgeball team in the Queer/ LGBT+ recreational league: Double Rainbow Dodgeball.
Deaf Citizens Concerned About Canadian Hearing Services in Ontario
Deaf Citizens Concerned About CHS
Deaf Queer Social Event – Feb 29
To socialize with Deaf Queers! So this is a way to let them that BCRAD is running again. I will explain more in person. Also, we want to make sure it is a safe space for queer folks only. Just for now.
Free Coffee and Tea. Simple Food.
Queer Hearing people who know ASL are welcomed
Accessibility:
The Deaf Hub is about 3-5 min walk from Columbia Station
For the wheelchair users, access ramps outside, enter at the entrance door of the theatre (Deaf Hub), go to the left to an elevator to the first floor ( the place where we will gather)
VLOG: https://www.facebook.com/BCRAD.YVR/videos/850341708737200/?t=100
CDYLC 2020 / CLJSC 2020
We are the Canadian Deaf Youth Leadership Camp (CDYLC) 2020 team, with a focus on outreach and registration. We are seeking your help in finding Canadian Deaf youth to participate in the CDYLC 2020 camp.
