ASL Social at Coquitlam Centre Mall Food Court
Friday Dec 13th 6pm-9pm
Deaf Hub: Pasta Night & Canucks Game – Dec 1
Deaf Hub
Sunday, December 1 @ 4 pm
530 Columbia Street, New Westminster
Special pasta night by Deaf chef:
Homemade mac ‘n cheese $10
Homemade spaghetti $10
Vancouver Canucks vs Edmonton Oilers @ 7 pm
ASL Instructor Job at Douglas College
Douglas College is seeking Contract Faculty to teach ASL at New Wesminster campus this January
Please see link for details.
Vancouver Public Library: ASL Interpreters at the Following Upcoming Events
Curiosities of the Natural World: Living in Earthquake Country
Wed Dec 4 | 7:00pm – 8:30pm | Central Library
| UBC researchers discuss seismic risks, tsunamis and recent progress in preparing for the next major earthquake in Vancouver. Presenters: Dr. Simon Peacock, Professor, UBC Earth and Ocean Sciences and Dr. Stephanie Chang, Professor and Co-Director, UBC MEL Urban Systems. |
https://vpl.bibliocommons.com/events/5dbc83823994473a00ac6a8b
CBC’s Booked @VPL: Bill Richardson
Sat Dec 7 | 11:00am – 12:00pm | Central Library
ASL Performance of East Van Panto: Pinocchio – Dec 11
East Van Panto: Pinocchio is the seventh year of the beloved holiday show from Theatre Replacement and The Cultch. On Dec 11, at 7 pm Theatre Replacement and The Cultch will be presenting an ASL Interpreted Performance. To book your tickets for the ASL Interpreted Performance on Dec 11, 2019 please email boxoffice@thecultch.com.
NWWCD 38th Annual Holiday Party
Saturday, December 14 at 4 until 9pm
WeCu Education, Bellingham WA
Revised VCDA Christmas Dinner Flyer
Traditional Turkey Dinner
Door Prizes
Silent Auction (cash or cheques accepted)
December 7, 2019
Kickstart Announces the Geoff McMurchy Artist Development Grant
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.
WCCA Job: FRONT DESK RECEPTIONIST
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
WBP: Knowing your Rights; Meeting with the Ombudsperson – Nov 27
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.
