DEAFBC

For Immediate Release

November 19, 2019
Re: Geoff McMurchy Artist Development Grant                            

from Kickstart Disability Arts and Culture

Geoff McMurchy (1955–2015), Kickstarts founding Artistic Director, was a pioneer in the local and international disability arts community. Anyone who knew him will tell you that he was an amazing Artist, and a trailblazer in the disability arts and culture community, who influenced a huge number of people.

Schedule flyer – price updated

Job Summary:

The Front Desk Receptionist works as part of a team to greet, welcome and directing visitors appropriately.  Notifies Wavefront staff of visitor arrival.  Responds to enquiries about Wavefront services, programs and products on a multi-line telephone, TTY and email.  Reports directly to the Executive Assistant & Facility Manager.

 Work Performed:

• Greets clients as they arrive; direct them appropriately; advise of any scheduling delays
• Administer the telephone and voicemail system: answer and direct incoming calls, take detailed messages as needed
• Ensures reception area is tidy, presentable and welcoming
• Provides relief reception services to the front desk
• Provides general information regarding external services
• Process financial transactions and produce invoices
• Management of mail/deliveries, assists in general monitoring of security, assists with event/meeting management, responsible for staff and janitorial supply needs

Qualifications:

• High School Graduation
• Excellent interpersonal skills in person and on the telephone – clear speaking voice
• Ability to communicate effectively with Deaf, Deaf-Blind and Hard of Hearing individuals
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently with minimum supervision
• Proficient computer use in a networked MS Office Windows environment
• Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility is a bilingual environment (ASL/English), fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) is required for this position.

Application Deadline:  The position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found.

Reply in confidence with cover letter and resume to:

Ruth Gessner, Executive Assistant & Facility Manager

Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility

Email: ruth.gessner@wavefrontcentre.ca

Wavefront Centre – Front Desk Receptionist – Nov2019

Wavefront Centre – Seniors Client and Volunteer Outreach Liaison – 25Nov2019 (1)

Link to video and flyer: http://deafwellbeing.vch.ca/event/knowing-your-rights-meeting-with-the-ombudsperson/

Knowing your Rights
Meeting with the Ombudsperson

When: Wed, November 27

Time: Appointments 12-4,   Workshop 5-7

Where: WBP Meeting room, 300-4211 Kingsway, Burnaby

Presenter: Julie Pollock

Julie from the Office for the Ombudsperson will be here to talk about your rights to access and accommodation.

An investigator will be here from 12-4 to hear complaints or concerns.

BCCSD AGM
Saturday, November 23 @ 10 am
Deaf Hub, 530 Columbia Street in New Westminster

To purchase ticket(s):
www.fndc.ca/frozen2

Good afternoon,

I am pleased to announce the establishment of the Community Advisory Group for the provincial medical Sign language interpreting service. The establishment of this group is directly related to the feedback received through engagement session with the community in 2018 and 2019.

I look forward to working closely with this community advisory group to continually improve equitable access to health care services for deaf, deaf-blind and hard of hearing patients across British Columbia. The ASL announcement can be found here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXe5NKUWZBw.

Thanks to everyone who took the time to apply to become a member of the CAG. Sixteen applications from very qualified applicants representing diverse perspectives were received. After a comprehensive analysis of all the perspective presented by each candidate, the selection committee chose seven members based on the pre-set primary and secondary criteria. One spot is saved for Indigenous representation.

Primary criteria were:

• Geographic representation: ensuring we have representatives from Greater Vancouver, the Interior, Vancouver Island, and the North.
• Diversity in type of language support required: ensuring we have representatives who are deaf, deaf-blind and hard of hearing.

Secondary criteria were related to diversity of representatives related to the following categories:

• Age
• Indigenous ancestry
• Gender identity
• Urban/non-urban representation
• Immigrants/refugees
• Deaf-plus representation: ensuring that we have representatives for as many of the listed categories.

The seven selected members provide the most diverse representation of perspectives based on the selection criteria and those who applied. CAG members will serve a 2 year term.

Members selected are:

1. Craig MacLean (Deaf-blind/Lower Mainland)
2. Dan Braun (Deaf/Lower Mainland)
3. Gordon Rattray (Hard of hearing/Interior)
4. Leanor Vlug (Deaf/Lower Mainland)
5. Monika Lane (Deaf/Vancouver Island)
6. Nancy Zavaglia (Deaf/North – Prince George)
7. Sarah Taylor (Deaf/Lower Mainland)

Selection Committee

The members of the selection committee were recruited from within internal government resources based on their neutrality (had not applied to be on CAG) and their understanding of the health care system. Selection committee was made up of two deaf people and one hearing and signing person. The process was facilitated by a neutral, third-party stakeholder engagement firm, Delaney + Associates.

Again, I would like to thank you for your valuable input and I hope that you continue to provide feedback via the CAG members.

Kindest regards.

Kiran Malli
Director,  Provincial Language Service
Provincial Health Services Authority

Link to videos and flyer: http://deafwellbeing.vch.ca/event/medical-assistance-in-dying-knowing-your-options/

We still have some seats left!

When: Wednesday, November 20

Time: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Where:
Deaf Well Being Program
300 – 4211 Kingsway in Burnaby, BC

Presenter: Laurel Hughes

The Canadian government passed a law in 2016 allowing you to have options in your right to die.

Laurel has good information about the program.

Everyone is welcome to come. You can bring your family and friends too.

Please email/text to reserve a seat. We have limited seating.

Need More Information or Register?
Email: WellBeing.Staff@vch.ca
Text/FaceTime/Glide: 778-987-4174
TTY: 604-456-0901

107th Grey Cup
door prizes, socialize, lots of chances to win prizes
November 24, 2019 2PM-7PM AT
GVAD Hub – 530 Columbia St., New Westminster
Admission: Public Admission $10, GVAD members $5
Bring own money for alcohol and non alcohol beverages, food, and activities for a chance to win prize(s)
Pay at door, game starts at 3pm
Please RSVP at paoloreunion2020@gmail.com
BCSD Alumni Association

Our own Deaf Chef @ Deaf Hub tonight.