WIDHH: Rebranding 2019
WIDHH: Rebranding 2019
Watch Jodi, the new Communications Coordinator, as she explains in ASL to clarify few things about WIDHH’s progress of rebranding. The community members are invited to attend one of two town hall meetings coming up.
TOWN HALL MEETING #2
Tuesday, April 30 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM
WIDHH Brodie Hall
2125 West 7th Avenue, Vancouver
**RSVP for the town hall meeting at communications@widhh.com**
0:32 – Town Hall Meetings Coming up
2:10 – Rebranding of the Organization
3:43 – WIDHH’s Vision, Mission and Values
7:28 – Insights of Clients’ Experience
8:14 – Word Cloud
ENGLISH TRANSCRIPTION for the DeafBlind:
Please send request for English transcription to communications@widhh.com because the content is too long to include in the video description. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Come and visit our website at www.widhh.com
Click and follow us:
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/
Twitter – https://twitter.com/WIDHH
Thank you!
Deeley’s Day for the Animals
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/
ASL Instructor?
Hi There,
I work with a midrange non profit and I am just at the beginning stages of planning to start training all staff basic ASL; eventually training some in more advance ASL. I am wondering if you may know of someone that I may be able to consult with about this? Or maybe I could put up an add seeking out professional support to undergo this.
Kind Regards,
Melissa Irving | Director of Supported Living
604-279-7042 office 604-279-7048 fax
Richmond Society for Community Living
Personal trainer looking to grow a deaf clientele group
Hello,
My name is Rob Derman, I am a personal trainer and Olympic Skeleton coach in the 2018 Winter Olympics. I began learning sign language when I started working at the City of Coquitlam 7 years ago, and now I want to use my knowledge of sign language and fitness to work with the Deaf community in Vancouver. Right now I am looking for 5-10 people who want to begin working out and work with an online trainer.
I am offering a 12-week fitness challenge for $300 (normally $600), where I provide specific workouts for 2-5 days/week to take a group of people closer to their fitness goals for the summer. Any and all fitness levels are welcome! My programs are great for people who have never worked out before to elite athletes who want to fine tune their skills.
This challenge will begin on May 1st and I want to get the word out the Deaf community in Vancouver. I am hoping this is a good place to start. Any help passing this information on is greatly appreciated!
Any questions can be sent to contact@robderman.com
Thank you,
-Robert Derman
“Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will” -Suzy Kassem
Zee Zee Theatre’s Dead People’s Things – ASL Interpreted Performances
ASL & captioned performances at UNO Fest
ASL interpreting: Thurs May 2, 6:30pm at Intrepid Theatre Club. Tickets $10 (use promo code TEN).
Is a guide dog just a dog that works, or are they more than that? Storyteller Kim Kilpatrick tells stories of the four guide dogs she has handled, accompanied by Karen Bailey’s paintings of the puppy she raised for Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind — guiding you on the journey from energetic puppy to working dog for the blind. Whether your experience is through sound, sight, or the combination of both, you are fully included in the stories, the paintings, and the stories behind the paintings in this theatrical collaboration. Plus, you can never go wrong with a dog on stage. Open audio description is built into every performance and ASL interpreting for Thurs May 2, 6:30pm.
In the summer of 2009, Cory Thibert was a quiet 19-year-old living in his parents’ basement. He was working as a server to pay his college tuition, spending time with his animal-loving girlfriend, and his band is hoping to play its first ever show. When the Ottawa Affordable Housing Unit informs his parents that they have to move out of the only home Cory has ever known, it sets in motion a series of events that uncover the truth about what has set his family apart, and forces Cory to find his voice…with a scream.
With laugh-out-loud humour and heartbreaking honesty, AWKWARD HUG
Adrenaline
Captioned Performance: Fri May 3, 8pm at Metro Studio. Tickets $10 (use promo code TEN).
What is more difficult, to stay in danger with your loved ones or to live alone in safety? Adrenaline follows one man for one night, getting ready to celebrate his first New Years Eve in Canada after his war-torn home in Syria. Using objects he has around the house, he unpacks memories of war, and tries to understand the price he has had to pay for his safety in Canada.
UNO Fest runs May 1-11 with over 13 shows from around North America in Victoria. See intrepidtheatre.com for more festival details.
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Pronouns: she/her
Metro Studio Theatre | Intrepid Theatre Club
www.intrepidtheatre.com
A.J Brown – Disability and Art
Hello community partner,
I hope you are having a great week.
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 April 18th from 4-6. 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.
A.J. Brown is a Deaf self-taught artist. She mostly works within watercolour, ink, and other mediums. Creating is A.J.’s way to express her soul-voice in a way to which others can hear and respond. Art is A.J. Brown’s way to freedom, and spirituality. Since 2002, her work has been exhibited in several galleries, including: the CityScape Art Space, the Artists Helping Artists in Burnaby, and a Deaf art show at the Vancouver Community College.
Heather Korlak is a Teacher and Expressive Arts Therapist. As an Expressive Arts Therapist, she works primarily with children to explore their imagination and express their ideas. Heather has worked with varying levels of disability and experience. She believes strongly that all people, no matter age or abilities, benefit from the power of expression and art. Currently, Heather is teaching Art at an Independent School and has a private Expressive Arts Therapy practice. Heather Korlak will help us run a short art session.
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.
Our flyer And A. J. Brown’s full bio should be attached.
P.S. Let me know if you want to be removed from our mailing list.
Stacey Francis
Live Abundantly Workshop
I’d like to let you know about an upcoming workshop on June 15th, 2019.
Deborah S Mayer, a Certified Life Coach (PCC), and Dorothy M Wilkins, a Certified Intuitive Wellness Coach (ACC) will lead a workshop called “Live Abundantly.” Both are Deaf.
Please see the link for the Vancouver Workshop: http://crossroadsolutionscoach.com/vanc2019.html
You can read more about Deborah’s practice at Crossroad Solutions Coach at: http://crossroadsolutionscoach.com/
Dorothy’s website is not up at the moment.
I’ve known Deborah for several years. She teaches ICF approved, deaf-centric Coaching classes. I was one of her students, and it was a pleasure learning from her. She’s done a lot of work with businesses, groups as well as one on one. You can read her bio on her website.
Please post this on your website or print and hang on the bulletin board if you think it appropriate for your office and clients.
If you have questions, please ask me, or contact Deborah directly via the message board on her website.
Thank you,
Jean Nielsen
RSVP Your Seat: GVAD Bingo – May 4, 2019
RSVP your seat: click https://forms.gle/oGyrPrurWK6WmZdn6
May 4, 2019
Door opens: 6 pm
Bingo: 7 – 10:30 pm
Bonsor Recreation Complex
6550 Bonsor Avenue, Burnaby
TRANSCRIPT
What’s the occasion? Bingo! It’s still on! We apologize for the delay. We took the time to understand BC Game Licenses and its rules and policies. As of this year, we are no longer selling $20 tickets according to their policies. You will see a link above, click on it and answer all questions listed in the link. When you click SUBMIT, you will receive a confirmation email with details. At door you will pay $20 in cash, for 10 games. Don’t forget to bring extra cash for 50/50 raffles and food! It’s an exciting time to meet and social with people. This year’s bingo is at the same location last year and the previous year. Door opens at 6:00 pm. Bingo starts at 7:00 and ends at 10:30 sharply according to BC Games policies. If you reserve and change your mind later, please contact GVAD via gvadevents@gmail.com for those who might be on a waiting list for admission to Bingo. We can accept up to 250 people. See you there on May 4th. Don’t forget, Bingo is being organized by Jonathan MacDonald who represents GVAD and Diana Tarchuk who represents BC Deaf Reunion 2020. They are working hard and volunteering their time to make this event happen for you all. We look forward to seeing you all at Bingo on May 4th. Thumb Up.
BC Gaming Event License: 115416 & 115417
Problem Gambling Help Line 1-888-795-6111
www.bcresponsiblegambling.ca
Know your limit, play within it. 19+
Write Your Letters to Senators in BC!
Message for British Columbia Residents ~
Here is an important vlog ~ please watch & get your arms rolled up to write your letters to Senators in BC!
Transcript in Comments.
Template letter provided by the CAD-ASC link – English Template for Letter to Senators – https://bit.ly/2I4dNDz
WRITE A LETTER to your SENATORS in BC
6 of them!
Addresses:
The Honourable [ full name ]
Senator
The Senate
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0A4
[Date]
[ your name ]
[ your city, province and postal code ]
Dear Senator [full name],
REPLACE the [To:] section of the letter with the following 6 BC Senator name and addresses below:
The Honorable Bev Busson, Senator
The Senate
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0A4
The Honorable Larry W. Campbell, Senator
The Senate
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0A4
The Honorable Mobina S.B. Jaffer, Senator
The Senate
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0A4
mobina.jaffer@sen.parl.gc.ca
The Honorable Richard Neufeld, Senator
The Senate
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0A4
richard.neufeld@sen.parl.gc.ca
Don’t forget ADD in template letter one more paragraph or few sentences:
Here is my personal story [write your personal story here – try to use a personal story with a federal government service ]
And, GO ~ JUST DO IT!??
Easter services with ASL interpretation at Christ Church Cathedral
Hello,
Christ Church Anglican Cathedral will be have an ASL interpreter at three of our Holy Week services. We would be pleased if you would share this information with your community.
Thurday April 18
7:30pm | Choral Eucharist, Washing of Feet & Stripping of the Altar
* Incense used *
Presider Dean Peter Elliott
Preacher The Rev. Canon Dr. Martin Brokenleg
*ASL interpretation provided*
Friday April 19
3pm | Choral Liturgy of the Passion & Death of our Lord Jesus Christ
Presider Archbishop Melissa Skelton
Preacher The Rev. Canon Dr. Martin Brokenleg
Music Cathedral Choir
*ASL interpretation provided*
Sunday April 21
10:30am | Festival Choral Eucharist
* Incense used * * This event will be broadcast live *
Join Archbishop Melissa Skelton and Dean Peter Elliott for an Easter celebration! There will be Easter themed activities especially for children, including a scavenger hunt with chocolate!
Presider Archbishop Melissa Skelton
Preacher Dean Peter Elliott
*ASL interpretation provided*
Best Regards,
Alicia
Alicia Ambrosio | Communication Specialist
Christ Church Cathedral | 690 Burrard St. | Vancouver, BC | V6C 2L1
Tel: 604.682.3848 ext. 26 | www.thecathedral.ca
Open Doors, Open Hearts, Open Minds
Office Days: Monday-Thursday
Schools for the Deaf Class Action – Date Change for Fee Approval Hearing and Extended Objection Deadline
Good day,
This email is in relation to the Schools for the Deaf Class Action Settlement that is for students of the Ernest C. Drury School for the Deaf, the Sir James Whitney School for the Deaf, and the Robarts School for the Deaf and their predecessors.
Attached is an Adjournment Notice providing details about the adjournment of the fee approval hearing from April 4, 2019 to June 11, 2019, as well as the new objection deadline of May 15, 2019. A copy of the updated Fee Approval Hearing Notice is also attached. Links to the ASL videos of these notices will be available here: http://www.schoolsforthedeafclassaction.ca/documents.html.
In an effort to reach as many class members as possible, we kindly ask that you please post this notice on your website, re-distribute it on any listservs your organization maintains and/or otherwise re-distribute it in a manner that will likely come to the attention of class members, such as via a text message blast.
Any assistance you/your organization can provide in this regard is greatly appreciated.
Best regards,
Schools for the Deaf Class Action Administrator
3-505, 133 Weber St N
Waterloo, ON N2J 3G9
Toll Free: 1-855-823-0656
TTY: 1-877-627-7027
Toll Free Fax: 1-888-842-1332
Email: Schoolabuseclassaction@crawco.ca
Website: www.schoolsforthedeafclassaction.ca
Cyber Crimes Safety – April 10 evening
We are happy to host an evening workshop on Cyber Crimes and Internet Safety!
Abby from RCMP will present and explain how we can stay safe online.
Save your spot! Email WellBeing.Staff@vch.ca or text 778-987-4174.
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Flyer in text:
[image description: sky blue border with big white space in middle. In middle right of the space is multiple logos of different social media – Facebook, Instagram, Google+, Digg, LinkedIn, Vimeo, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube, Flickr and a few others.]
Logo in hand signs: WBP
WBP Workshop:
Cyber Crimes and Internet Safety
When: Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Time: 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Where: WBP Office
Multi-Purpose Room
300 – 4211 Kingsway
Burnaby, BC V5H 1Z6
Presenter: Abby from Burnaby RCMP “Crime Prevention Victim Services”
Workshop Will Talk About
Cyber-bullying
Social networking sites
Avoiding identity theft
Scams/Fraud
How to report
Need more information or register?
Email: WellBeing.Staff@vch.ca
Facetime/Text: 778-987-4174
Logo of Vancouver Coastal Health with words below: Promoting wellness. Ensuring care.
