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Claims workshops for the Deaf schools in Ontario

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CLAIMS WORKSHOPS HAVE BEEN SET UP TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO ANY REMAINING CLASS MEMBERS WHO WISH TO SUBMIT CLAIMS BY THE JANUARY 24, 2019 DEADLINE

 This information concerns the settlement in the Schools for the Deaf Class Action involving

  • the Ernest C. Drury School for the Deaf;
  • the Sir James Whitney School for the Deaf; and
  • the Robarts School for the Deaf.

Claims workshops have been arranged by Class Counsel at locations in Toronto, Kitchener/Waterloo, London, and Bellville.   Claimants can get assistance at these workshops to commission the swearing of the oaths in those claim forms and help to complete their claims forms, if necessary.

If you or someone you know still needs to have someone commission their oath or needs assistance with the completion of a claim form, please consider attending or having them attend one of the claims workshops listed below.

Please contact class counsel at 1-877-309-9111 or schoolabuse@kmlaw.ca if you will be attending one of the workshops.

Claims workshops will be held in the following dates and places:

 

Date City Location
January 9, 2019 London London Public Library – Central Library
251 Dundas Street
London, ON N6H 6H9

9:00am to 5:00pm
January 10, 2019 Toronto Koskie Minsky LLP
20 Queen Street West, 9th floor
Toronto, ON M5H 3R3

9:30am to 5:00pm

January 14, 2019 Bellville Holiday Inn Express
291 North Front Street
Belleville, ON K8P 3C3

9:00am to 5:00pm
January 14, 2019 Kitchener/Waterloo Crawford Class Action Services – (GCG)
Suite 610, 180 King Street South

Waterloo, ON N2J 1P8

9:00am to 5:00pm

 Please contact the Administrator should you have any questions about this email, the settlement or about submitting a claim.  The Administrator can be reached at:

 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

 

Flyer in PDF:

CLAIMS WORKSHOPS INFORMATION

 

 

New Years Eve 2019 party at the Taphouse

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Flyer in PDF:

NYE 2019 flyer

ASL tutor needed

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My daughter is taking Intro ASL 11 online through the Burnaby School
District and would like a tutor to help her practice.  One hour/week,
$30/hr. She is available Mondays after 3pm and Wednesdays after 2pm,
and weekends. We live near W.10th Ave and Alma, or another location
could be arranged.

Please contact me (Karen) if you are interested: karenorth@gmail.com

Special Announcement about Sign Language Interpreting program at Douglas College

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Hello  BC Deaf Community,

We are writing to let you know the Sign Language Interpreting Program at Douglas College will not be admitting new students for the 2019-2020 academic year.

Due to the low number of students currently attending the prerequisite program at Vancouver Community College, we will not have enough eligible students next year to run first-year classes in Sign Language Interpreting.  We fully anticipate completing a regular intake the following year.   

Students who are currently enrolled in the program will be able to continue, and we will run a full range of second-year classes for them in the 2019-2020 year.

If you have any questions, please direct them to Dr. Karla Gronsdahl, Dean of Child, Family and Community Studies at gronsdahlk@douglascollege.ca or 604-527-5137.

Thank you for your continued support of the Sign Language Interpreting Program.

Karla Gronsdahl, PhD

Dean, Faculty of Child, Family and Community Studies

 

First aid course with ASL interpreter

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Emergency First Aid (1-day course with CPR/C and AED.

The course fee is $95.00 per person, plus GST.  They will provide the interpreters.  The class is a maximum 15 in a group. There are available on Saturday January 26,2019.   Classes run from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 pm in Surrey.

Please contact homefriendly4@gmail.com

That is a good opportunity to get your first aid certification & help job placement.

 

Homefriendly is looking for some respite care workers for weekends and possibly holidays for two young Deaf adults.  If you need a little extra money and some socializing with two young Deaf adults, this might be a good opportunity to work part / full time. You need First Aid Certificate to work with two young Deaf adults.

Flyer in Doc:

First Aid Course

CIS Booking Coordinator Full time Job at WIDHH

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The Western Institute for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (WIDHH) is a provincial, multi-disciplinary, registered charitable organization serving the needs of deaf and hard of hearing individuals of all ages. We provide innovative client services and programs in several social service areas: Sign Language Interpreting; Employment Counseling; Seniors Outreach; Audiology and Communication Aids. Established in 1956, WIDHH has received numerous accolades over the years for our excellence in client services and community work.
Our Interpreting Department is current seeking a qualified candidate for the following position:

Job Summary:
Community Interpreting Services Booking Coordinator
Full-time, one-year contract January 7th, 2019 to January 31st, 2020

The Community Interpreting Services (CIS) is a program of the Interpreting Department at WIDHH. We are looking for an energetic, organized person with excellent telephone and computer skills with knowledge of the field of Sign Language Interpreting.

Work Performed:

– Assists with management of online database/scheduling/invoicing of regular and on-call interpreting bookings
– Reception duties, including answering requests via email, text, Skype, FaceTime, Glide, voice phone, TTY, and fax
– Assists with drop in clients for English-ASL translation of documents and completion of forms
– Supports clients on use of video relay services and other related technology training
– Develops and maintains relationships with clients
– Provides coverage for Medical Interpreting Services dispatcher for emergencies or on-call appts
– Provides after hours dispatch services when required
Qualifications:
– Fluent in American Sign Language (ASL)
– Minimum five years client service experience with Deaf, Deaf-Blind and/or Hard of Hearing public preferred
-In-depth sensitivity and knowledge about Deaf culture, Deaf-Blind needs and the communication needs of Hard of Hearing individuals
-Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
– Ability to communicate effectively with wide range of individuals, eg. clients, interpreters, agency staff, service providers, law enforcement, health care professionals, etc.
-Advanced computer skills; organized with excellent attention to detail
-Presents professionally and is respectful of confidentiality requirements of position
-Responsible and positive work attitude

Application deadline: Monday, December 17th, 2018
Priority consideration will be given to qualified applicants who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. Please reply in confidence with cover letter and resume to:
Tim Mallach
Head of Interpreting Services
Western Institute for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Email: tim.mallach@widhh.com
Fax: 604.736.4381
Web: www.widhh.com

Flyer in PDF:

2018 Community Interpreting Services Booking Coordinator Job Posting – December 17th

Make your own Christmas Wreath

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Make your own Christmas Wreath

When:

Wed, Dec 5, 2018

Sat, Dec 15, 2018

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 Christmas wreath? You can!

Alma will show you how to make the basic wreath and you get to decorate!

We offer this workshop twice! You can pick Wed or Sat.

Only 10 spots for each workshop! 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

Flyer in PDF:

Christmas Wreath

Dawn Jani Birley coming to the PuSh festival with a show that has ASL integrated into it

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PuSh International Performing Arts Festival
January 17–February 3, 2019 | pushfestival.ca

As we welcome Deaf and hard of hearing arts lovers to our festival, we provide:
-Vlogs about our programming that is accessible to the Deaf on our access page
– ASL-interpretation for selected shows and events
– ASL-interpretation can be requested to other events such as artist talks
– Shows with Open Captions or Surtitles
– Written introductions to visual shows that use little or no spoken language
– Opportunities for Deaf arts lover to ?volunteer
– Training for volunteers in basic ASL, enabling them to better assist the Deaf community

If we can support you in any other way, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Shows and Events Accessible to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community

WHY NOT THEATRE (CANADA)
PRINCE HAMLET

Jan 23–27 | Frederic Wood Theatre |? $39 | Group Rate $28
Presented with UBC Theatre and Film
Shakespeare’s classic gets the update it needs in this wildly inventive production. With integrated English and American Sign Language, it is uniquely accessible to both hearing and deaf audiences.
All performances do contain ASL integrated throughout

BUDDIES IN BAD TIMES (CANADA)
KIINALIK: THESE SHARP TOOLS

Jan 30–Feb 2 | Performance Works | $39 | Group Rate $31.20
Presented with Touchstone Theatre
A concert, a conversation, and a multimedia performance. Embodying the stories of their heritage, two storytellers give voice to the histories, culture, and climate we’ve inherited.
ASL-interpretation on Thursday January 31st at 7 pm

AHURI THEATRE (CANADA)
THIS IS THE POINT
Jan 29–Feb 2 | Historic Theatre, T? he Cultch
From $24 | Group Rate From $16.80
Presented with The Clutch
This “play about love, sex, and disability” runs the gamut from joyous celebration to unflinching drama. It paints a collective portrait of people whose lives have been touched by cerebral palsy.
ASL-interpretation on? Saturday February 2nd ?at? 2pm

CAMILLE BOITEL (FRANCE)
L’HOMME DE HUS
Jan 1–2 | Vancouver Playhouse
From $39 | Group Rate From $28.20
Camille Boitel’s amazingly physical performance piece will have you laughing out loud one minute and staring in wonder the next.
Accessible to people who are Deaf or hard of hearing

SELINA THOMPSON (UK)
SALT
Jan 24–26 | Performance Centre, Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | $39 | Group Rate $28.20
Selina recounts her journey along one stretch of the Transatlantic Slave Triangle by cargo ship, offering us large-scale history through the prism of one disquieted soul.
Captions on Saturday January 26th at 8 pm
YOUTH PROGRAM
YOUTH ASSEMBLY
Jan 19 | SFU Woodwards | 11AM – 5PM
FREE with registration
The Youth Assembly is a one-day performing arts conference by and for young people. This is your chance to share ideas, network and build community with fellow emerging arts pros.
ASL-interpretation for entire event, registration required

IDEAS SERIES
ARTS + ACCESS panel
Jan 25 | SFU Woodwards | 2:30 – 4PM | FREE
How is accessibility changing the way we create, curate and experience art. A conversation with Dawn Jani Birley, Ravi jain, Denise Read and additional guests.
ASL-interpretation, no registration required

INDUSTRY SERIES
KEYNOTE by Dawn Jani Birley
Jan 30 | SFU Woodwards | 1:30PM – 2:30PM
Knowledge is power but my sign language is my superpower. Industry Series events are for performing arts professionals, like artists, producers or presenters; emerging, mid-career or established. To attend Industry Series events you need a PuSh Industry Pack ($60) or Industry Pass ($236 incl. 6 shows). If you want to come to the keynote but no other Industry Series events, please contact access@pushfestival.ca
ASL-interpreted lecture, registration required

SELINA THOMPSON (UK)
RACE CARDS
Jan 23–Feb 2 | Exhibition Hall, Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | FREE
A room containing 1000 questions about race. You’re invited to answer one of them and copy one to take away with you.
This installation is free to visit
Accessible to deaf and hard of hearing

LIU KUAN HSIANG (TAIWAN)
KIDS
Jan 24–26 | Scotiabank Dance Centre | From $37 | Group Rate $26.20
Presented with The Dance Centre
Liu Kuan-Hsiang goes for broke in this ecstatic tribute to his late mother; the dancer and choreographer catharsis is our reward.
In Taiwanese with English Surtitles. Introduction available on our website (in Dec.)

DANCE NORTH (AUSTRALIA)
ATTRACTOR
Jan 18–19 | Vancouver Playhouse
From $39 | Group Rate From $28.20
This rousing show begins with two musicians and eight dancers on stage. As the music builds in power, the dancers increase their abandon until they’re all moving in a frenzy.
Introduction available on our website (in Dec.)

VICTORIA HUNT (NEW ZEALAND)
COPPER PROMISES – HINEMIHI HAKA
Jan 31–Feb 2 | Scotiabank Dance ?Centre
From $29 | Group Rate $26.20
Presented with The Dance Centre
Solo dance artist Victoria Hunt uses movement, sound and image to tell a story with themes of heritage, tradition, and reclamation.
Introduction available on our website (in Dec.)

BERLIN (BELGIUM)
ZVIZDAL (CHERNOBYL – SO FAR SO CLOSE)
Jan 31–Feb 2 | Performance Centre, Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | $39 | Group Rate From $28.20
A filmic portrait about two people living in the Chernobyl exclusion zone. A portrait of loneliness, survival, poverty, hope, and unconditional love.
In Ukrainian with English subtitles
Introduction available on our website (in Dec.)
Check out the vlogs on our access page for more information! We have great offers available for group bookings saving up to 30%
For full details and to discuss accessibility needs contact:
Accessible PuSh Coordinator, Anika Vervecken
access@pushfestival.ca| 604.605.8286 ext 204

Flyer in PDF:  PuSh2019_Access_Infosheet_DHH

 

Deaf Children’s Society has 2 Job positions available!

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Executive Director:

Executive Director Posting

Office Manager:

Office Manager Posting

NWWCD’s 37th Annual Holiday party

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NWWCD
37th Annual Holiday Potluck
Date – Saturday, December 8th
Time – 4pm – 8pm
Where- Masonic Lodge
2626 W Maplewood Ave
Bellingham, WA

White Elephant Gift Exchange
Holiday Baskets Raffle
NWWCD will provide the main dish

Potluck- first letter of last name
A-D: Appetizers
E-J: Salad
K-Q: Vegetable / Fruit Salad
R-Z: Side Dishes

Santa will be present!!

FREE ADMISSION

Flyer in PDF:  37th Annual Holiday Potluck PDF

ASL interpreted worships in Kelowna

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Willow Park Church on Hwy 33 in Kelowna offers an ASL interpreted worship service every Sunday 10-1130am.

Special Needs Children’s Resource Worker – Burnaby Temporary part-time – 5 hours per week Immediate start to March 31, 2019

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We’re looking for an enthusiastic applicant to work on a regular part-time basis (5 hrs/wk) in our Special Needs Resource Program.
The work involves enriching the life of a child or youth with additional needs through extra support in the community environment. You will assist the child/youth in setting goals to address social, emotional and behavioural development. Overall this program is designed to afford children and youth with community accessibility, social opportunities and recreational experiences.
Here’s what you’d need:
-Minimum Grade 12 with preference given to post secondary education in child
development.
-Minimum one year experience working with children with special needs.
-Ability to provide suitable activities for the child within the guidelines of the service
plan.
-Demonstrated ability to develop trust relationships with children and their families.
-Valid BC Driver’s License.
-Valid First Aid Certificate.
-Must be fluent in American Sign Language.
Starting wage: $19.39 per hour plus vacation and paid holidays
Deadline for applications: December 5, 2019 Email to apply: jobs@sscs.ca

 

Flyer in PDF:

SNCRP Worker BBY Nov 2018

List of dates that MIS and CIS workshops are confirmed

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Thursday, November 29 in Aldergrove starting at 1pm

Saturday December 1st in Victoria, BC starting at 12pm

Sunday December 2nd in Nanaimo, BC starting at 1pm

Monday December 3rd in Surrey starting at 7pm

Thursday December 6th in Vancouver – WIDHH starting at 6pm

Monday December 10 in Burnaby starting at 7pm

Flyers in PDF:

Workshop Flyer – Aldergrove (2)

MIS and CIS flyer – Vancouver Island 2

 

Workshop Flyer – Surrey

Workshop Flyer – Vancouver

Workshop Flyer – Burnaby

Flyers in Doc:

Workshop Flyer – Aldergrove (2)

Workshop Flyer – Burnaby

Workshop Flyer – Surrey

Workshop Flyer – Vancouver

 

 

 

Emergency First Aid (1-day course with CPR/C and AED.

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The course fee is $95.00 per person, plus GST.  They will provide the interpreters.  The class is a maximum 15 in a group. There are available on Saturday January 26,2019.   Classes run from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 pm in Surrey.

Please contact homefriendly4@gmail.com

That is a good opportunity to get your first aid certification & help job placement.

Homefriendly is looking for some respite care workers for weekends and possibly holidays for two young Deaf adults.  If you need a little extra money and some socializing with two young Deaf adults, this might be a good opportunity to work part / full time. You need First Aid Certificate to work with two young Deaf adults.

First Aid Course-8

Information about GVAD’s AGM

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Transcript of the vlog:

GVAD’S ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Kim: Now, next AGM. It will be on November 30, 2018. Where WIDHH here downstairs basement.
Chris: (agreed) here downstairs
Kim: Since we seen and heard from Senior citizens and people sharing stories about what happened since they used basement. They came in to party, often. You know that this building is old. Our board felt that we should come here for AGM. What more, there will be a small “Open House”. There are a lot of the old trophies from the past in the basement. Also there are old TTYs, a lot of things like old sports stuff. We invite all of you, GVAD members to come and decide to do with things. We got a few ideas from a few people. Give you one example. There are a lot of trophies on the shelves. Whole Trophies are waste space. Pull the plates out from the trophies. Plates look like what year, who won, etc. Put the plates on the wood boards. One wood board will make up like baseball plates. (Throw trophies out.)
There are a lot of achieves in the basement. We felt not right that we should make decision about those things. We feel that those things like history or achieves are belonging to you, GVAD members. Let us know what you want to do on specific things and use them for the future and our next generation.
Chris: will move to new building in the future. Currently, we will let WIDHH know that all of you, GVAD members want things into new building. WIDHH will know and ensure all of you to feel happy about building arrangements.
Kim: Right, we expect less storage. There are two storages, one storage under the stairs and other storage in the hall. When moving to the new building, there will be small storage. We do not know right now. The new building is currently in processing of the renovation. We do not know yet about the details. We will find more about the details, la
Some of you did not pay memberships at the Cornfest, last September.
You need to buy the membership. You will need membership forms and email us at gvadoffice@gmail.com for requesting the membership forms. We will send you the membership forms. You can fill them out and use them on electronic email to send us back. We currently accept our new
E-transfer for paying the membership. You will use gvadoffice@gmail.com to do E-transfer. Your transfer will go to our GVAD email. Right now, your options are: three year memberships will cost $25.00. One year membership will cost $10.00. For Senior Citizen, 65 year old and up are FREE. Also, youth, up to 25 year old are FREE. All are the same, no change. Except the WIDHH memberships cost $7.50, we removed them from our membership form. Because WIDHH would not practice on that, anymore. WIDHH changed the bylaws. So we changed it, a little.
We are currently having our technology problem, due to the mailchips. Since we worked on new members list and removed old members list. Have problem with uploading. We are currently fixing them and we hopefully finish the uploading by tonight or tomorrow.
Our Media team work on that. When the uploading is successful, we will automatedly send the AGM packages to all by email. If you will not receive the AGM package. Please let us know. We will send one to you.
Thank you!

Transcrpt typed by Christopher Polson

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