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Perrier & Martell v. Attorney General of Nova Scotia and APSEA – Hfx No. 447198 Certification of Class Action for Former Students of Nova Scotia Deaf Schools

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We are class counsel for a certified class action filed on behalf of former students who attended two schools for the deaf and hearing impaired which operated in Nova Scotia between 1913 and 1995: (i) the School for the Deaf, located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and (ii) the Interprovincial School for the Education of the Deaf, in Amherst, Nova Scotia (subsequently named the Atlantic Provinces Resource Centre for the Hearing Handicapped, and in 1989 renamed the Atlantic Provinces Special Education Authority – Resource Centre for the Hearing Impaired).

The class action is brought against the Province of Nova Scotia and Atlantic Provinces Special Education Authority, alleging systemic physical, sexual and psychological abuse for which the Defendants are liable.

On January 31, 2019, the lawsuit was certified to proceed as a class action by the Nova Scotia Supreme Court. For your reference, I enclose a copy of the Certification Order.

The Court has ordered that court-approved notice of certification of the class action must be sent (by electronic means or otherwise) to the Society of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Nova Scotians, the Deafness Advocacy Association of Nova Scotia, and similar organizations serving the deaf and hard of hearing populations throughout each province and territory in Canada, to be posted on the organizations’ websites, bulletin boards, and/or distributed to individuals as determined by the organizations or as requested by Class Members. In addition, a video blog conveying the contents of the written notice, with a sign language interpreter, shall be distributed to said organizations.

With respect to the video blog, it may be viewed on Wagners’ YouTube channel at the following link:

https://youtu.be/fXIEFieWKL4

Accordingly, please find enclosed copies of the Notice of Certification and the Opt-Out Form that we kindly ask you to, pursuant to the Court order, immediately post on your website, bulletin boards or any other areas that you determine to be appropriate so that former students of the two schools are aware of the legal proceeding.
You will see that the notice directs questions to our law firm, Wagners.
If you have any questions or concerns arising from this letter, please be in touch with us immediately and we will be happy to speak with you further concerning this matter.

All info are in PDF:

Letter to Deaf Advocacy Groups re Notice of Certification

Notice of Consent Certification

Opt Out Form

Order re Certification 2019 01 31

Documentary Film showing with ASL interpretation:

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“Belonging in the Body: Transgender Journeys of Faith”
A Generous Space Ministries film  
Stories and reflections of 11 trans Christians
(Following Wednesday worship service 
and community dinner)
Pacific Spirit United Church 
3525 West 24th Ave (& Collingwood)
Vancouver

speaker series, dinner and networking event coming up in Surrey With ASL interpreters

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On Friday February 22, 2019, our Surrey-Newton Rotaract club is inviting you and your friends to RotarX- Be The Inspiration: The World Through My Lens. 
 
To embody this year’s Rotary motto, ‘Be the Inspiration’ we present to you a night featuring young, local leaders sharing their stories and inspiring minds.

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Get ready to immerse yourself in these mind opening topics:
Falling in Love with Love
Why Decisions Don’t Matter
The Courage to Face Yourself
Resilience
The Power of Self-Compassion
Empathy: How To Connect
The Masks We Wear

This event will also provide a time and space for leaders of all walks of life to connect and network. Your ticket also includes dinner and appetizers. There will be a vegan, vegetarian and a meat option for dinner.

 
For accessibility, sign language interpretation (ASL) will be available on-site. Please let us know if you will need this service by emailing rotaractsurreynewton@gmail.com.

Have you purchased your tickets yet? – get them now before they’re gone!
 
PRICES:
Under 18 yrs(Interactors): $20
18-30 yrs (Rotaractors): $35
Over 30(Rotarians): $45  
Location: Taj Park Convention Centre (8580 132 St, Surrey, BC V3W 4N7)
 
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We can’t wait to see you there!  

Interpreter technician(ASL) job available

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info in the flyer

Interpreter Technician (ASL)

WIDHH has two jobs available for hiring!

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all info is in the flyer,

Front Desk Receptionist – February 2019

Job Developer – February 2019

Canadian NER caption evaluation system

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Keeble Media Inc. is currently recruiting D/deaf and hard-of-hearing consumers, as well as empathetic allies to the deaf and hard of hearing community for paid training in the Canadian NER caption evaluation system. This project will train and certify television consumers to become evaluators in the Canadian NER method. Candidates who successfully complete the paid 10-month, at-home program will be certified in Canadian NER and eligible for employment in NER evaluation.

Flyer in Doc and PDF:

CNC press release

CNC-press-release 

Save The Date! May 28-30, 2020 for BCSDAA Reunion

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Everyone is welcome! This reunion is an exciting opportunity to meet the past and current Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deafblind students who attended school anywhere in BC. Principals, teachers and educational assistants are welcome! Those who have never attended school in BC are also welcome.

May 28 – 30, 2020

Location will be announced in May 2019. Please check BCSDAA Facebook and DeafBC.ca in the late Spring for exciting details!

“Though our branches grow in different directions,  our Deaf roots remain as one.”

 

Flyer in Doc: Flyer-final

Human Rights and Deaf people with Special Guest, Colin Allen

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COLIN ALLEN AM

PRESIDENT of the WORLD FEDERATION of the DEAF

The presentation focuses on the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD)’s role and its impact on International Deaf Communities.  It includes the work on Sign Languages and numerous of issues related to Deaf Human Rights

DONATION at DOOR/THEATRE will be greatly appreciated as the entire amount will go towards both, WORLD FEDERATION of the DEAF and WORLD ASSOCIATION of SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS to support delegates from developing nations to attend the congress/conference in Paris this July 2019.

 

WHEN:  23 SATURDAY MARCH

TIME:   6:00 RECEPTION & REFRESHMENT

7:00 THEATRE OPENS

LOCATION: DOUGLAS COLLEGE

NEW WESTMINSTER CAMPUS

ADDRESS:

700 ROYAL AVE.,

NEW WESTMINSTER

ROOM:

LAURA C. MUIR

PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE

N4100

COST:

FREE

WHO:

EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

CONTACT:
NIGEL HOWARD howardn@douglascollege.ca

INTERPRETERS will be provided at the event.

Colin’s video and details in ASL and English:

https://vimeo.com/316655930

This event is generously sponsored by SORENSON COMMUNICATIONS of CANADA and DOUGLAS COLLEGE – PROGRAM of SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION. 

Flyer in PDF: Human Rights and Deaf People

Flyer in DOC: Human Rights and Deaf People

PDHHS Cook needed

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Ministry of Children and Family Development
Burnaby

Cook – Provincial Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
$42,655.22 – $48,230.51 annually

2 auxiliary positions available until June 20, 2020: 1 full-time; 1 part time (7 hours plus auxiliary as and when).

A great opportunity to take the next step in your career

The Cook provides food services to the Victory Hill Residential Program which is part of the Ministry of Children and Family Development ( MCFD ) Provincial Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services.

The Cook provides menu planning and daily meal preparation for the Victory Hill Residential Program.

The BC Public Service is an award winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer.

The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverseworkplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

Qualifications for this role include:

• American Sign Language (ASL) fluency
• Certificate/Diploma in cooking / food preparation
• Experience adhering to licensing requirements and inspections, in accordance with public health permit and Fraser Health Region
• Class 5 Driver’s License
• May be required to use own vehicle on an expense account basis.
• Certified in Food Safety.
o Preference may be given to candidates with current FOODSAFE Level I certification

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For more information and to apply online by February 29, 2019, please go to:https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/55714

Attention: only applications submitted through the BC Public Service’s employment website (see link above) will be accepted.

flyer in DOC:

55714 ad copy – PDHHS Cook

Abilities Expo and Job Fair on Feb 14th

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Be our date at the free Abilities Expo and Job Fair this Valentine’s Day. Come enjoy entertainment, food, and learn about all the ways the community is becoming more inclusive for people with physical disabilities. Guest speakers, fun activities and a social atmosphere all under one roof. This is the only event of its kind in Vancouver for the variety of information and activities. Everyone is welcome!
It is at the Roundhouse Community Centre,
181 Roundhouse Mews, in Vancouver.
This event is on Thursday, February, 14,
from 11 to 4 pm.
AJ Brown will have a table there, selling my greeting
cards and my small original artworks.  She is also
offering new knitted hearts.
For more information:
http://www.connectra.org/abilities-expo-and-job-fair.html

Information workshop on RDSP provided by DCCN

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We would like to take some time to invite you to our upcoming DCCN session on Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)

Disabled Community Connection Network (DCCN) is a monthly communication and information group for people of all ages (16+) with any disability. This group is hosted by the North Shore Disability Resource Centre. This group is facilitated by and for people with disabilities.

The next group is February 21st, 4:00PM – 6:00PM. NOTE NEW LOCATION: 3158 Mountain Hwy, North Vancouver BC, the North Shore Disability Resource Centre Association’s offices. You can get there by bus, sea-bus and car. 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 the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP), featuring an RDSP expert from Disability Alliance BC. If you have any questions about Registered Disability Savings Plans (RDSP), please come and register now.

Space is limited, so REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Please contact Lauren: L.Stinson@nsdrc.org or call 604-904-4088 to register.

Snacks and ASL are provided. The space is wheelchair accessible; if you require other accommodations please let us know by contacting Lauren.

flyer in PDF:

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Looking to Start, Grow or Leverage an Innovation within your Business?

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Join us at the 2019 Vancouver Small Business Information Expo (SBIE)

The 2019 Vancouver SBIE will feature face-to-face opportunities to interact with experts from over 50 support programs who provide valuable resources to small businesses.

When: Wednesday February 6, 2019 from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Where: Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre

In addition to the 50+ programs that will be exhibiting, we will host presentations on:

Innovation Lightning Round                                   9:00 – 9:30 am

  •              Rapid-fire presentations of programs which support R&D of innovative goods and services with combined annual contributions of ~$900 million in direct funding and $3.3 billion in indirect funding

Selling to Government                                            10:00 – 11:00 am

  •              Interested in selling to the public sector? This panel brings together purchasing specialists from different levels of government who will help you understand the processes for government contracting.

Access to Financing                                                 2:00 –  3:00 pm

  •               Looking for sources of capital? Want us to show you the money? This panel will bring together government representatives who will provide you with information on various financing (loans & grants) programs and resources available to your business.

New to the SBIE for 2019, OSME will offer an interactive Master Class sessions (space limited) on government procurement topics:

Bid Evaluation Master Class                                     1:30 – 2:30 pm

  • Get a “glimpse behind the curtain” from procurement professionals on the process used to evaluate bids and award contracts for the federal government. Learn about mandatory and point-rated criteria, the basis of selection, and the kinds of questions which can be asked during the process.

Plus more programming still to be confirmed!

To promote accessibility, sign language interpretation (ASL) will be available on-site. Please indicate with your registration if you will need this service. The ASL version of this content can be found at  

**Please note that seating at the panel and Master Class sessions is limited, and on a first-come, first-serve basis.**

Share this event on Facebook and Twitter.We hope you can make it! Cheers,Office of Small and Medium Enterprises – Pacific Region

The tickets are available on eventbrite:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2019-vancouver-small-business-information-expo-tickets-52409831216

“Making a Career in Tech as People of Colour”. ASL interpreters provided

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A little about TechInColour: Last year I started a community group and a got a grant to start this community project called TechInColour where we create events focused on tech and giving platform to people of colour to share their voice and showcase their skills. I started this group because I felt that there is a lack of representation of folks of colour and other communities in tech companies, tech conferences and tech community.
We’ve recently been highlighted in the Georgia Straight. Our first public event is happening this week on Jan. 24th 6-9pm at Chinatown House, by donation or free. Registration is required. Full details and tickets can be reserved on our eventbrite page. This event is open to everyone. Everyone is welcome to join the discussion and learn from each other, we have speakers from VR/XR, Data analytics and UX design industries.

Teachers for Deaf and Hard of hearing students needed in Burnaby and Surrey

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41-SS-Job Posting Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Jan 2019

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Jesse- An ASL Opera

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Jesse, an ASL opera created by Landon Krentz in partnership with Heather Molloy and Paula Weber will be hosting a scripted performance at the Roundhouse Performance Centre (181 Roundhouse Mews) on June 24th, 7PM. Four Deaf interpreters are confirmed in order to be more accessible to the Deafblind community. Two ASL/English interpreters are available to provide support for the hearing audience. Support this important milestone by attending our phase one of our three years plan towards a professional sign language theatre. Be sure to click on the poster and to share on Facebook for a chance to win tickets at the performance.
(Image Description: A photo of Landon’s face and shoulders in nude with a halo of light behind him. It is a silhouette of him in the darkness showing very little details of his face staring into the camera and a hand of the side of his head. The text at the bottom reads “ JESSE / AN ASL OPERA / QUEER ARTS FESTIVAL / JUNE 24TH, 7PM / ROUNDHOUSE PERFORMANCE CENTRE in white font. At the bottom outlines six different logos of organizations partnering with the project such as Queer Arts Festival, Canada Council for the Arts, City of Vancouver, Re:Naissnance Opera, Canada Music Centre, and Artistic Sign Language)
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