WELCOME TO CANADA VRS’s COMMUNITY UPDATE
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Canada VRS ASL/LSQ Community Update—
Fall 2019 Edition
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PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR 3RD ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE
Canada VRS is holding our 3rd Open House at CAV Headquarters on Thursday, September 26th from 4pm-6pm ET. We will be introducing 2 new ASL/LSQ testimonial videos and will also be celebrating International Week of the Deaf. Come and join us for cake, coffee and community!
Find us here: 200 Elgin Street, Suite 1102, Ottawa, ON K2P 1L5
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AND THE WINNER IS…
This design was selected in a recent poll by our Facebook Group. It will be the design theme for our 2019 Open House and also for temporary tattoos that will be handed out at Outreach Events. Thanks for voting!
Note: By the way, we learned Facebook polling does not work well on cell phones. Facebook assures us they are working to fix the problem. We apologize for that.
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INTRODUCING 2 NEW VIDEOS FEATURING STORIES FROM VRS USERS IN OUR COMMUNITY
We are excited to be sharing our ASL/LSQ Video Customer Stories with you!
Dawn Jani Birley is an ASL actor who acts in theatrical productions all over the world including Ottawa, where she recently played Horatio in a NAC production of Prince Hamlet.
Sylvain Gélinas is an LSQ film maker who has evolved his love of horror and comedy films into a successful Montreal-based film production studio with contracts from Quebec and all across Canada.
See how using Canada VRS empowers Dawn and Sylvain’s lives.
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CANADA VRS IS CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR DEAF YOUTH ACROSS CANADA
Parents, teachers and principals of Deaf schools can host Canada VRS outreach events where students can learn how to register for VRS and use the app to connect with friends, family and even potential employers.
Learn more about the School Events
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR FEEDBACK
This summer we sent out a survey to all Canada VRS customers. Thank you for your responses and your feedback. They help us understand how Canada VRS is meeting your needs and how we can evolve the services for the future.
Congratulations Judy!
Judy Nadon-Yuen, from Alberta is this year’s customer survey winner of a beautiful new iPad.
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ON JULY 24TH 2019, CAV LOST A VALUED CALL CENTRE PARTNER AND FRIEND-CHRISTINE WILSON
Christine was passionate about advocating for the Deaf community, the interpreting profession and Canada VRS. Christine was also a founding member of Sign Language Interpreting Associates Ottawa Inc. (SLIAO) and was Chair of the SLIAO Board. She will be greatly missed by the Ottawa Deaf Community and by the CAV team.
© SRV Canada VRS 2019
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We are inviting you to a special evening celebration! The Deaf and Head of Hearing Program (DHH), the Department for ASL & Deaf Studies (DADS), the Visually Impaired Program (VIP) and Interpreting Services (IS) will be celebrating our 45th anniversary at Vancouver Community College, Broadway Campus (VCC). Please come and have dinner, dessert, and drinks, while you enjoy some games, guest speakers and socializing.
Please click on our facebook page (gala 45th anniversary gala) and/or Instagram (
Thanks, and hope to see you there.
Gala Committee
Date: September 28, 2019
Location:Broadway (1155 East Broadway), Building B
Time: 5:00pm to 9:00pm
http://www.yvr.ca/en/blog/2019/open-house
Any questions, concerns, requests, etc, please email us at gvadoffice@gmail.com and/or gvadpresident@gmail.com
TRANSCRIPT:
GVAD – Greater Vancouver Association of the Deaf, an organization running strong since 1926.
The board, elected in March 2019, overcame many unexpected challenges.
Do you see the new office behind me? Yes, we moved to a new location, here in Surrey, temporarily.
We hope you will come to support our vision at the AGM on Saturday, October 5th. Yes, the AGM, Annual General Meeting, can be boring, but this one is very important. We need your support for our vision. More details will be shared at the AGM. Once the AGM is concluded, we will go upstairs to have our traditional Cornfest Party, but on a smaller scale.
It will be hosted by Canadian Deaf Youth Leadership Camp (CDYLC). They are hosting camp here in Vancouver in 2020. It’s a fundraising party. There will be a fee for the party. GVAD members will pay $10.00, while non-members GVAD will pay $20.00. Prior to entering the AGM, you will be asked to register.
Please note there are some changes to membership fees.
Youth between the ages of 19-30 will pay a year membership of $20.00, those from 31-54 will pay $30 for the same membership, and $15 for 55+.
We need YOUR support. For for? I wish I can share details now, but please come to the AGM to learn more about the details!
We look forward to sharing them with you! By the way, bingo on October 19th, which has been previously announced, has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control. Rest assured, bingo will happen in the near future. We anticipate more than two Bingos a year. It will work out, eventually.
See you on Saturday, October 5th starting in the morning at 10:00 at 530 Columbia Street, New Westminster, adjacent to Army and Navy store, across the street from Columbia Skytrain Station.
See you there on Sat, October 5th! Thumb up!
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 September 19th 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
“Dealing with Mental Health and Depression as a Disabled Person”
Christa McDiarmid will be our speaker. MacDiarmid is Organizational Coach and Consultant, working with employees, teams and top teams with regard to interpersonal conflict and communication, insight from feedback, vulnerabilities and stressors, and working with personal potential. She was born with a genetic condition, Charcot Marie Tooth – a neuropathy that affects strength in lower limbs, feet and hands, though MacDiarmid did not find out until she was 43 that it had a name. When MacDiarmid turned 44, she had a mental breakdown due to a few traumas, including the results of a ‘transformative’ operation on her feet and toes. MacDiarmid will speak to the impact of disability on mental health and a general ability to like yourself as you are.
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 laur.stinson@gmail.com or call 604-904-4088 to register.
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HAPPY DEAF AWARENESS MONTH & HAPPY 3rd BIRTHDAY, SRV CANADA VRS!
On Thursday, September 26th, 2019, from 4:00 – 6:00 pm, the Canadian Administrator of Video Relay Service (CAV), Inc. will be hosting an Open House, and we would be honoured to have you join us. The theme will be “VRS is Community” and we’ll be celebrating International Week of the Deaf and the 3rdanniversary of SRV Canada VRS.
We hope you can join us in celebration with our vibrant Deaf community.
CAV HEADQUARTERS OPEN HOUSE DETAILS
Date: Thursday, September 26th, 2019
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Eastern Time
Location: Canadian Administrator of VRS (CAV), Inc.
200 Elgin Street, Suite 1102
Ottawa, ON K2P 1L5
Hope to see you!
All my best,
Sue
Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer
Canadian Administrator of VRS (CAV), Inc.
© SRV Canada VRS 2019
Hello GVAD,
I am on the CHHA Board and like to invite anyone who may be interested in participating the upcoming Walk2Hear event and you can join in the walk.
There will be a grand prize voucher for two Economy Class return tickets for travel to any Air Canada scheduled destination in North America (including Hawaii, Mexico, the Caribbean and select sun destinations).
To enter your name for the grand prize please register for the event – it only costs $10. Encourage all your family and friends to join you and register for Walk2Hear and raise funds for CHHA Vancouver. All ticket holders will be entered into a draw for the prize.
CHHA Vancouver’s Ninth Annual Walk2Hear will be held Sunday, September 22, 2019 at Jericho Beach Park, East End. The meeting place is between 2nd Ave & Wallace St.
Registration: Between 1:00 pm and 1:30 pm. The Walk begins at 1:30 pm. CART and ASL interpreters will be provided at the walk.
I look forward to seeing you all there and please be sure to register! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Warm regards,
Marco
Marco Chiaramonte, B.Sc., CCDP.
Employment Placement Specialist – Team Lead
Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility
2125 West 7th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V6K 1X9
T: 604-736-7391 ext. 241 | TTY: 604-736-2527 | F: 604-736-4381
23rd Annual Christmas Craft Fair
The Deaf-Blind Planning Committee welcomes the Deaf community to sell their crafts!
Calling all Craft Vendors!
We are looking for diversity, variety and creativity! Those who are Deaf-Blind, Deaf, Hard of Hearing, CODA and persons of various abilities and disabilities are encouraged to sell their creations, gifts, and stocking stuffers! This is a truly unique opportunity, Don’t Miss Out
When: Saturday, November 30, 2019
Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm (Set up at 9:00 am, tear down at 4:00 pm)
Place: River Market, 810 Quayside Dr, New Westminster, BC
Table Rent: $30 per table, maximum two tables per vendor
Only 14 tables available! ACT NOW!
Money raised will support the future Deaf-Blind Intervenor Project.
For more info, or to book a table, please contact Craig MacLean, CCF Chair DBPC2.0@gmail.com
Vendors will be sent a form to fill out and options on how to pay the fee, plus added information.
Thank you! Hope to see you there!
For Immediate Release September 11, 2019
Kickstart Disability Arts & Culture presents: Free and open to the public!
10 x 5: Artist Talk
Saturday, September 28 at 2:30pm
In Studio 700 at CBC
700 Hamilton Street, Vancouver
CBC Studio 700 is wheelchair accessible and this event will be ASL interpreted.
As part of BC Culture Days, Kickstart will be presenting an artists talk called 10×5; 10 artists that identify as living with a disability will give a 5 minute presentation on their artwork and creative practice.
Artists giving presentations are: Nancy Drewitt, Murray Siple, Peggy Logan, Margaux Wosk, Laura Auffray, Penny Lim, Darrell Hyatt, Alexandra Halliday, Olivia Dreisinger, and Glenn Hesse.
Kickstart Disability Arts and Cultureis registered charitable organization founded in 1998 and is one of the few professional arts organization in BC that supports and promotes artists who identify as living with a disability. Kickstart showcases authentic representations of the disability experience and ensures that these artists are paid for their work.
Find us online!
Facebook.com/KickstartDisabilityArts
Instagram.com/kickstartarts
Twitter.com/Kickstart_Arts
For more information contact:
Yuri Arajs / Artistic Director / 604-343-9141 / kickstartdirector@gmail.com
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