Accessibility Updates – January 2019
Disability Tax Workshops ( ASL interpreters provided)
Peter Julian will be hosting 2 DTC workshops in BBY and NW
NW – March 16
BBY – March 23
Details are on the posters
Flyer in Doc:
WIDHH’s free tax night— reserve your space
Every year, WIDHH’s Community Interpreting Services (CIS) program organizes and hosts a free income tax night for low income Deaf, Deaf-Blind and Hard of Hearing individuals. The event runs for one day only from 3pm to 8pm with help from volunteer accountants and ASL Interpreters.
The waiting list is now open!
Please circulate this information and the attached poster to anyone you think could benefit from this service. Please contact us by phone, fax or email to reserve your appointment at:
- Phone: 604-736-7391
- TTY: 604-736-2527
- Fax: 604-736-4381
- Email: info@widhh.com
Flyer:
GVAD AGM Part two
GVAD AGM 2018
Part Two
Saturday, January 26, 2019
Annual General Meeting 2018 – Part Two
Time: 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Where: Douglas College, Room N2201
700 Royal Avenue, New Westminster
Minutes – AGM November 30, 2018
AGM 2017 Minutes
If you want register please email to gvadoffice@gmail.com
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WBP has another workshop to make an heart with flowers!
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Make your own Flower Heart
When:
Wed, Feb 6, 2019
Sat, Feb 9, 2019
Time:
Wed: 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Sat: 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Where:
Deaf Well Being Program
300-4211 Kingsway
Burnaby, BC
Lead by: Alma Blackburn
Want to make your own Flower Heart? You can!
Alma will show you the basic of making a flower heart and you get to decorate!
We offer this event twice! You can pick Wed or Sat.
Only 10 spots for each event! Please save your spot by contacting us!
If you need a Deaf Interpreter, please tell us when you register!
Need More Information or Register?
Email: WellBeing.Staff@vch.ca
Voice: 604-456-0900 • Text: 778-987-4174
TTY: 604-456-0901 • FAX: 604-456-0904
Website: deafwellbeing.vch.ca
altBurlesque Queer Showcase at OUTstages – ASL Interpreted
Sat Feb 2 at 8pm, Metro Studio (1411 Quadra), Victoria, BC. Tickets $25 (intrepidtheatre.com 250–590-6291). Free tickets for audiences 25 years and under.
A patriarchy-smashing, politically-oriented, queer burlesque show, the Riot Grrrls highlight political issues through satire and theatrics. altBurlesque Queer Showcase features Riot Grrrls favourites and brand new queer-themed numbers.
American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting is provided in conjunction with the Island Deaf and Hard of Hearing Centre. The show offers a relaxed performance environment, allowing audiences to come and go throughout.
WBP Drop-In Counselling & Services in Victoria
When: Thursday Feb 7, 2019
Where: IDHHC Meeting Room at #130-1555 McKenzie Ave in Victoria, BC. V8N 1A4
Time: 9:30 am—12 pm
WBP staff Tiffany Cassner and Kristen Pranzl will be in Victoria.
If you want to talk about grief or curious about the WBP services, come and see us!
Please make an appointment first, so they can have time to see you.
Need More Information/Make an Appointment?
Email: WellBeing.Staff@vch.ca
FaceTime/Text: 778-987-4174
Website: deafwellbeing.vch.ca
flyer:
WBP Workshop: Your Grief Journey
When: Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Where: IDHHC Meeting Room at #130-1555 McKenzie Ave in Victoria, BC. V8N 1A4
Time: 6:00 to 8:30 pm
The workshop covers:
- Stages of Grief
- Symptoms of Grief
- What we can do to support ourselves and others
Limited to 10 people.
ASL Presentation. Please contact IDHHC to request interpreter for spoken English or a Deaf Interpreter.
Tiffany is a clinical counsellor who works at WBP. She is a certified grief counsellor.
Need more information/register:
Email: WellBeing.Staff@vch.ca
Facetime/Text: 778-987-4174
Website: deafwellbeing.vch.ca
flyer:
English Upgrading for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Adults
The Department for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Adults (DHH) at Vancouver Community College is pleased to offer evening English Upgrading
Start/End Dates: February 11 to June 19, 2019
Days & Times: Weeknights (please contact for more details)
Campus: Broadway Campus (1155 East Broadway at Glen – Vancouver, B.C.)
Levels: Levels will be determined upon intake
For more information contact Marcia Tanaka (DHH Department Leader)
E: mtanaka@vcc.ca C: (604) 813-4706 (voice/text/face time) O: (604) 871-7000 ext 7342
flyer in PDF:
DCCN Session on January 17th
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 January 17th from 4-6 pm. 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.
This session will be focused around getting to know one another as we are hoping to welcome new participants and start fresh in a new location. We will be playing games and doing group activities!
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.
NEW ** ASL FILM MOVIE – “THE BOOK OF JOB” !!
DOUGLAS COLLEGE IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE: ADVANCED AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE – DEAF ASL USERS AND INTERPRETERS WELCOME!
February 9th, March 9th & April 6th 2019
This workshop series provides professional interpreters and Deaf individuals an opportunity to increase ASL literacy by covering topics such as advanced ASL grammar, terminology, etc. In addition, the workshops will cover various issues and ethical decision making when working in specific settings that include education, social service and elements of social justice.
The morning session will provide a review of foundations of ASL along with linguistics and the application of new ASL research. The afternoon sessions will have participants analyze and practice translation and interpreting.
Students will be able to:
- Focus holistically on work that includes languages, cultures, skills and attitudes.
- Perceive the difference between decisions made based on emotion, reasoning and ethics.
- Analyze how the decisions we make effect the interpretation as well as the consumers involved.
- Evaluate the impact of their decision making on the consumers of ASL interpreter services.
Dates: February 9, March 9 & April 6
Time: 9 – 4
CRN: 11188
Cost: $345
Instructors: Anita Harding and Imran Hakamali
For more information: https://www.douglascollege.ca/programs-courses/continuing-education/child-family-community/advanced-asl-training
To register: Call 604 527 5472 and quote CRN 11188.
***Seats are limited.




