ASL interpreters can be provided for the talk. Please email klalji2020@gmail.com by Saturday 5pm to confirm if you will be attending and requiring ASL. Thank you.
Understanding Islam in a World of Fake News and Stereotypes
DCCN Nov 21st – From Patient to Person
We wish to inform you about our next Disabled Community Connection Network (DCCN) session. DCCN is a monthly communication and information group for people of all ages (16+) with any disability. This group is supported by the North Shore Disability Resource Centre.
The next group is November 21st from 4:00PM – 6:00PM. The session will now be held at The North Shore Disability Resource Centre 3158 Mountain Highway. North Shore Disability Resource Centre is an accessible space, please let us know of any other accessibility requirements you might have in advance of the meeting.
The topic for the session will be on
“From Patient to Person: Navigating through life with a disability, and finding Hope!”
Our speaker is Erik Le Anderson is an outdoor enthusiast and nature photographer, as well as a person with a disability who has found a path through life with aid from others. When Erik was younger, he lived overseas before moving to Vancouver. Erik graduated from UBC with a BA in political science and history. Currently he is a student with the goal of becoming a Peer Support Worker.
ASL Interpretation and light refreshments provided! Please let us know of any accommodations and dietary needs you require.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The DCCN will now have a registration limit of 15. Email L.Stinson@nsdrc.org or call 604-985-5371 to register.
Job Posting (SD 36)
| Hello,
We have a position for a Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing with Surrey Schools (SD 36). Feel free to post/share the attached posting or link below.
Thank you,
GURLEEN BAJWA Human Resources Assistant 604.730.4525 (w) | 604.730.0787 (f) |
Trans Day of Remembrance March and Memorial
2019 VANCOUVER TRANS DAY OF REMEMBRANCE MARCH & MEMORIAL
Trans Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is an annual event on November 20th which commemorates the hundreds of people murdered each year due to anti-trans bigotry and violence.
Our mission is to memorialize the hundreds of trans people who are murdered each year, the majority of whom are trans women of colour and sex workers, and bring attention to the violence and oppression they experience.
We envision a world where trans women, sex workers, and trans people as a whole have the support and resources to live out their full lives with dignity, respect, and safety.
Join us the march, the memorial, or both to observe this year’s Trans Day of Remembrance.
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Wednesday, November 20th, 2019
4:30pm – 9:30pm
SFU Harbour Center (515 West Hastings Street) & Carnegie Community Centre (theatre room) (401 Main Street)
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Itinerary:
4:30pm Sign-making party @ SFU Harbour Center
5:30pm March begins to Carnegie Community Centre
6:30pm Memorial @ Carnegie Community Centre
– Acknowledgement of Territory
– History & Context
– Guest Speakers
– Reading of Names
– Open Mic
9:30pm Closing
March Route Info:
– 900 metres along Hastings Street
– Slow and slight incline between Carrall Street and Main Street
– Meet at SFU Harbour Center and march to Carnegie Community Centre
Accessibility info:
==Carnegie Community Centre==
– The building entrance, theatre room, and washrooms are wheelchair accessible.
– There are two single-stall gendered washrooms just outside the theatre room with “trans people welcome” signs; there are multi-stall gendered washrooms with the same signs on all other floor levels
– The event is a scent-reduced environment; refrain from wearing scented products the day before and during the event. This includes perfumes, lotions, hair products, laundry detergent, dryer sheets, etc.
– If you require an EMF-free space, please let us know.
– ASL interpretation is secured for this event; please contact us to secure this service by Friday, November 15th at 3:00pm.
International info:
– https://tgeu.org/tdor/
– https://transrespect.org/en/
– https://tdor.translivesmatter.
– https://tdor.info/about-2/
– https://www.tdor.co/about
This event is centered during Trans Week of Resilience: https://www.facebook.com/
Where we are exploring and networking ideas for events that celebrate our diverse and fabulous trans and gender diverse community. (poetry night / sign making / karaoke, and much more)
vantwor@gmail.com
If you have any questions or accessibility requests please contact us at vantdor@gmail . com
Vancouver Aquarium – Access Day – Saturday Dec 07
Join us on Saturday, December 07th 2019 as we celebrate accessibility at the Vancouver Aquarium, an Ocean Wise Initiative. We will open 9:00am-5:00pm, you may explore our galleries during the sensory friendly times 9am-10am.
Our goal at the Ocean Wise is to share the wonders of aquatic life with all of our visitors. Discover the accessible facilities at the Vancouver Aquarium enjoy additional services in celebration of accessibility and our oceans.
As part of our commitment to accessibility, guests with disabilities can take advantage of the following services and amenities everyday:
- Our accessibility rate is 50% off the general admission rate or a free attendant when paying full admission price. Guests 3 years old with an attendant can receive 50% off their cost of admission.
- Our general admission prices excluding taxes are $38 for adults, $30 for seniors, youth and students, and $21, for children 4-12 years old. Children under 3 years old and under come in free.
- Accredited Service dogs are welcomed in our galleries,
- Please note: For the health and safety of the dogs as well as our animals, guide dogs are not allowed in our Amazon free flight Gallery,
- Wheelchairs, walkers and noise reducing headphones, autism comfort kits are available for loan on a first-come, first-served basis with a piece of ID or credit card from the Guest Services desk,
- Adult change table located in the underwater Arctic washroom,
- Nursing and quiet rooms available.
We will celebrate accessibility by offering these additional programs:
- Guided Tours offered for the Wet Lab experience at 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm and 4 pm, so visitors can experience our aquatic world through touch. Don’t forget to register for this tour at the Guest Services desk upon arrival as space is limited. Each tour is approximately 30 minutes in duration,
- Extra volunteers will be onsite to interact with guests and showcase a variety of tactile props in the galleries,
- Canuck Autism Network, hosting an interactive display that is engaging and fun for all ages.
- Meet the Pacific Assistance Dog Society (PADS) team who breeds, raises and trains fully certified dogs. You may see a puppy in training!
- American Sign Language interpreters from Douglas College will be in galleries and at selected shows.
- In time for the holidays with a visit with Scuba Claus. Watch the jolly old man in the red suit (and black flippers) swim in the Wild Coast and with the fish in the Strait of Georgia exhibit,
- Our 4D Theatre offers a magical experience; it means you will not only watch Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. You will feel the snow against your face and a rumble in your chair as the scenes come to life.
- 4D-Theatre includes wheelchair spaces, closed-captioning and assistive listening devices.
Getting to the Vancouver Aquarium
Taxi drop off – The Vancouver Aquarium taxi drop off is located right at our main admissions plaza, in front of the Bill Reid statue and water fountain. Accessibility Volunteers will be posted at our admission plaza to assist visitors as needed.
Vehicle/Handydart drop off – There are two designated 10-minute drop off parking spots as well as handicap paid parking spots next to our admissions. Volunteers will be posted at our admission plaza to assist visitors as needed.
Public Transportation – For your convenience, the #19 Bus to Stanley Park will bring you within a five-minute distance to the Vancouver Aquarium. The most common routes are:
- Take the #19 Bus to Stanley Park, which runs along West Pender Street,
- Take the Skytrain to Burrard Station and connect to the #19 bus on West Pender at Burrard Street,
- Take the Canada Line or the Seabus to Waterfront and connect to the #19 bus on West Pender.
The Vancouver Aquarium bus stop is located close to the terminus stop of the #19-Stanley Park route. Volunteers will be posted at the bus loop ready to assist visitors as needed.
More Information
If you would like more information about Access Day at the Vancouver Aquarium, please contact us by phone at 604-659-3400 or by email at visitorexperience@ocean.org
We look forward to your visit.
107TH Grey Cup – Nov 24
107TH Grey Cup!
When: Sunday November 24th
Time: 2pm-7:00PM
Where: GVAD Hub – 530 Columbia St., New Westminster
Cost: General admission $10 GVAD member $5
BCSD Alumni Association is fundraising for the 2020 BCSD Reunion
Come and socialize with old and new faces while watching the 107th Grey Cup game together. Please RVSP @ paoloreunion2020@gmail.com if you plan to attend and you can pay the admission at the door.
Please bring your own $ for alcohol and non alcohol beverages and foods sold at the Hub AND activities for the chance to win prizes. Come and have fun with us!
Thank you for your support.
BCCSD AGM 2019 – Nov 23
BC CULTURAL SOCIETY OF THE DEAF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2019
BC Cultural Society of the Deaf invites you all to come to Annual General Meeting.
There will be: ? Election for 2019-2021 o Available positions ? Vice President, Secretary, Social Media Director ? Indigenous Director ? Board Directors’ Reports ? Refreshment afterward Show your Spirit! See you there!
WHEN: Saturday, November 23rd, 2019 LOCATION: DEAF HUB ON 530 Columbia St. New Westminster, BC DOOR OPENS: 10:00am to noon ADMISSION: $10 for 2019-2020 MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE DEAF COMMUNITY? COME TO AGM! CONTACT: BCCULTURALSOCIETYFOR THE DEAF@GMAIL.COM
ASL Instructors
Provincial Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (PDHHS) is seeking ASL Instructors
ASL Instructors have to:
• Be ASL fluent
• Have experience in teaching ASL (training or certification in ASL / Instruction
preferred)
• Teach in-person and/or online: must have technology and equipment to instruct
online, as needed
• Use approved instruction materials: such as Signing Naturally, True Way ASL or
family-related resources
• Have a criminal record clearance
Please contact Diana Tarchuk at Diana.Tarchuk@gov.bc.ca before Nov 8th to express your interest.
Thank you
BC Accessibility Legislation UPDATE – November 12
Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind Community Roundtable on BC Accessibility Legislation Framework Feedback
You are invited to participate in a community meeting to provide feedback into legislation and to explore ways to build a better B.C. for Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing, LGBTQIA2 Deaf, Deaf Seniors, Deaf+ and many more.
Tuesday, November 12 @ 6-8:30pm
GVAD Hub – 530 Columbia St., New Westminster
Roundtable hosted by GVAD, facilitated by BC Deaf Community representative Alayna Finley with the support of Deaf community champions.
While Canada has passed the Accessible Canada Act with ASL, LSQ, and Indigenous Sign Languages recognized as the primary languages of Deaf Canadians, this legislation is federal. We need ASL recognized on a provincial level, plus other Deaf accessibility rights recognized in BC accessibility legislation.
ASL: https://www.youtube.com/
English (PDF): https://engage.gov.bc.
English (Word): https://engage.gov.bc.
Learn Your Rights Workshop – October 28
Hello everybody,
We are happy to remind you about several October and two November workshops in Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Vancouver, Edmonton, Toronto and Montreal! Please share this information with your own partners and networks to make sure that our community is fully aware of it!
Empower U: Learn to Access Your Deaf Rights & Disability Rights. Training on Canadian Human Rights, the Convention on the Rights of Person with Disabilities (CRPD) and its Optional Protocol (OP)
About this Training
This training aims to increase awareness of how to address discrimination using more familiar Canadian human rights laws, such as Human Rights Codes, and the newer laws, such as international Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). This is the training for Deaf people, and for persons with all disabilities. The training is part of the project funded by the Employment and Social Development Canada, and it is implemented by the Canadian Association of the Deaf – Association des Sourds du Canada (CAD-ASC) in collaboration with Council of Canadians with Disabilities (CCD), Council on Rehabilitation and Work (CCRW), ARCH Disability Law, DisAbled Women’s Network, and BC Aboriginal Network on Disability Society (BCANDS).
The events are co-presented by the Council of Canadians with Disabilities, and the Canadian Association of Deaf – Association des Sourds du Canada.
Dates and location:
1) October 23, WINNIPEG – Marshall McLuhan Hall, Room 204 UMSU University Centre, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, R3T 2N2. Please register for the event at https://secure.neads.ca/
2) October 25, SASKATOON – Louis Private Function Room University of Saskatchewan 103 Memorial Union Building 93 Campus Drive Saskatoon SK S7N 5B2. Please register for the event at: https://secure.neads.ca/
3) October 28, VANCOUVER – Heritage Hall 3102 Main Street at the corner of 15th Avenue Vancouver BC V5T 3G7. Please register for the event at: https://secure.neads.ca/
4) October 30, EDMONTON – Room 9-213 2nd floor Robbins Health Learning Centre MacEwan University 10910 104 Ave. NW Edmonton AB T5K 2Y9. Please register for the event at: https://secure.neads.ca/
5) November 1, TORONTO – ARCH Disability Law Centre 55 University Avenue 15th Floor Room C Toronto ON. Please register for the event at: https://secure.neads.ca/
6) November 6, MONTREAL – Centre St-Pierre local 1205 Fernand-D’aoust 1212 rue Panet Montréal Québec H2L 2Y7. Please register for the event at: https://secure.neads.ca/
All workshops will last from 9:00 to 17:00, with refreshments and lunch included.
What will I learn? At the end of the training you will have:
• Knowledge of how to use the United Nations CRPD and the Optional Protocol, as well as Human Rights Codes and the Accessible Canada Act
• Understanding the systems where to seek redress for discrimination
• Ability to access and navigate the system to redress for discrimination
These workshops are for people with disabilities, Deaf people, allies, human rights activists, community change makers, students concerned with social justice, and disability support workers.
Deaf Community Framework for Accessibility Legislation – November 12
Independent Community Feedback Session
BC Framework for Accessibility Legislation
Tuesday, November 12, 2019 @ 6:00 pm (tentative)
530 Columbia Street, New Westminster
You are invited to participate in a community meeting to provide feedback into legislation and to explore ways to build a better B.C. for Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing, Deaf Seniors, Deaf+ and many more.
BC Deaf Community Team Lead: Alayna Finley
More details coming.
