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Medical Interpreting Service Advisory Committee

WIDHH Medical Interpreting Services Advisory Committee

WIDHH is excited to announce we have established an Medical Interpreting Service Advisory Committee.

We look forward to working with our community and partners throughout BC to make our interpreting program even better.  Watch the full announcement below.

If you have any questions, please contact Tim Mallach Head of Interpreting at tim.mallach@widhh.com or text 905-299-2696 or contact Grace Shyng, Interim Executive Director at grace.shyng@widhh.com or text 604-619-1714.

 

https://youtu.be/8iCH2lGQJCk

 

 

Vancouver Aquarium ASL interpreters provided!

Humans, Rising Sea Levels and the Fraser River Estuary | Ocean Matters July Lecture

Tuesday, 24-Jul-2018 @ 7pm (doors 6.30pm)

BC’s Fraser River Estuary is under immense threat from both climate change and human activities. This wetland is a biodiversity hotspot that is vital habitat for a large number of plants and animals, including millions of migrating Pacific salmon and shorebirds.

Since 1827, human activities have caused the disappearance and degradation of these important fish and wildlife habitats. This continues today, with even more development, pollution, industrial activities and spread of invasive species. However, in the 21st century sea-level rise is likely to pose an even greater danger, unless we do something to protect this incredible ecosystem.

In this talk, Eric Balke will tell us about his work protecting the Fraser River Estuary, and his research into ways we can protect it against both present and future threats.

The Speaker

Eric Balke is the Coordinator of the South Coast Conservation Land Management Program. He manages a portfolio of conservation lands as part of a partnership with the B.C. Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development, Ducks Unlimited Canada, The Nature Trust of British Columbia, and the Canadian Wildlife Service/Environment and Climate Change Canada.

Price: Free, but register here to guarantee your seat
Accessibility: This event will be ASL signed and is wheel-chair accessible
Location: The Vancouver Aquarium
Livestreaming?: Yes!! On the Vancouver Aquarium YouTube Channel

For more information see ocean.org/oceanmatters

NWWCD BBQ Party

Community folks, NWWCD going host other BBQ Party! Check the flyer for the information.

 Tickets will be need purchase before the Date. We will not sell tickets at the park.
Cash / Check – email to nwwcd.contact@gmail.com and arrange the meet.
Credit card / Debit card – pay online – https://squareup.com/store/nwwcdeaf
 We will provide BBQ foods ( Hamburgers, Vegan burgers, hotdogs, drinks and side dishes).  Please bring chairs and items you will need beside the foods.
Hope see you there!

GVAD rep, Kimberly Wood Singing O Canada at BC Lions home game @July 14, 2018

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Many thanks to the BC Lions for sharing this video with us for our Deaf Community to see, since it was only shown inside the Stadium, not showing it on TV. Enjoy the video.

 

Opportunities at H3 World TV

Deaf media organization is seeking freelancers for the following opportunities:
* Writer
* Content Editor
* Signer (International Sign)
Those of you who are interested in the following areas may want to inquire:
* Deaf Sports
* Deaf World Politics
* Deaf News
* Deaf Entertainment
* Deaf Viral/Social Media
Volunteer, Paid stipends, Summer and internship opportunities also available.
H3 Network Media Alliance is a charitable media organisation based in Toronto, Canada with media team members around the world including USA. Website: www.H3world.tv
For more details, fill out “Opportunities” online form at https://goo.gl/forms/DlqjD2lm6EhqiJ2l1

The Schools for the Deaf Class Action Settlement

The Schools for the Deaf Class Action Settlement has been approved by the Court.  The settlement 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 are the Long Form and Short Form Notices which provide details about the class action and how class members can make a claim under the settlement.  Links to the ASL videos of these notices are available here: http://www.schoolsforthedeafclassaction.ca/documents.html.

 

Additional information regarding this class action is available on the administration website www.schoolsforthedeafclassaction.ca.

 

In an effort to reach as many class members as possible, we would ask that you please post this notice on your website, distribute it on any listservs your agency maintains and/or otherwise distribute it in a manner that will likely come to the attention of class members, such as via a text message blast.

 

 

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

 

 

GVAD’s Special Announcement regarding BC Lions

GVAD has an special announcement to share to our members and Deaf community about the BC Lions, ASL Signers for O Canada for their next 8 home games.  First game will begin this Saturday on July 14th and ends in November 3rd. BC Lions is donating $3.00 from each ticket brought through this link https://bit.ly/2m5CAux

We need 6 more deaf people to fill in other remaining games, please contact us, by emailing gvadoffice@gmail.com or gvadpresident@gmail.com or inbox Kimberly Wood in Facebook.

 

 

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Calling for Vendors for Deaf Blind Christmas Crafts Fair

The Deaf-Blind Community of Greater Vancouver

 

is hosting its

 

22nd Annual Christmas Craft Fair

 

Calling all Craft Vendors!

 

We are looking for diversity, variety and creativity!   Those who are Deaf-Blind, Deaf, blind, and persons of various abilities and disabilities are encouraged to sign up to sell their creations, gifts, and stocking stuffers!  

 

When: Saturday, November 24, 2018

Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm (Set up at 9:00 am, tear down at 4:00 pm)

Place: River Market, Upper floor, 810 Quayside Dr, New Westminster, BC

Table Rent: $30, one table per vendor please. Tables are 6 feet long.  

                    There are 20 tables in total, first come first served.

 

There will be prize raffles and a “best-decorated vendor-table” contest.

 

Monies raised will support the future Deaf-Blind Intervenor Project.

For more info, or to book a table, please contact Craig MacLean, CCF Chair cma73@alumni.sfu.ca

GVAD hosts Youth Fundraising event on July 6th

 

Transcript:

 

Hello Everybody!

I am here as youth representative for GVAD.

Our event is for Youth Fundraising, to raise money for youth leadership, youth workshop, and various youth activities.

Where?  Edith & Arthur Neighbour Pub in Surrey by 84 ave and 160 Street ( 8410-160 street)

Tickets are $25.00 each. This includes a burger of your choice, Veggie, Beef, and/or Chicken with your choice of side dish- fries or salad.  One drink of your choice, beer, wine, or hiball.

If you want more to drink, you will have to pay extra.

Hope to see you all there, come and support our Youth!

 

Printable flyer:

youth fundraising 2018 flyer

Celebration of Life: Kathy Caldicott

Celebration of Life

Kathy Caldicott

(June 23, 1951 to June 24, 2018)

 

Kathy Caldicott passed away on Sunday, June 24thand is now without any pain and is at peace and dancing amongst the stars.

Kathy’s wish was for friends and family to gather together for an informal

Celebration of Life

Sunday, July 22nd 
2:00 pm
Burnaby Lake Clubhouse (Rugby Club – upstairs)
3760 Sperling Avenue, Burnaby
(Note:  venue is not wheelchair accessible)

No flowers by request.  Kathy preferred that donations be made to:

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Seniors Program, Western Institute for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

2125 West 7th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6K 1X9.

Family Network for Deaf Children & our Deaf Youth Today Program  www.fndc.ca/donation/

FNDC, PO Box 50075 Southslope RPO, Burnaby, BC, V5J 5G3

Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network http://plan.ca/donate/

#260 – 3665 Kingsway, Vancouver BC, V5R 5W2

Questions or for more information:  contact fndc@fndc.ca (we will relay messages)

 

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Deaf Well Being Program Social Drop in @ Cranbrook BC

When: Saturday, July 21st
Time: 1 pm to 3 pm
Where: Tim Horton’s at 1875 Cranbrook Street North

Come to meet with other Deaf and Hard of Hearing people who live in Cranbrook. Chat and socialize together.

The WBP Peer Support Worker Noella Roberts will be there at the coffee group to meet with everyone.

Do you live close to Cranbrook and need a ride to the Coffee Group? Please email Kristen to discuss: kristen.pranzl@vch.ca

Need More Information or Save your Spot?

Email: Alison.nutt@vch.ca
Text: 778-987-4174
TTY: 604-456-0901
Toll-free TTY: 1-800-949-1155

Website: http://deafwellbeing.vch.ca/

 

 

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Cranbrook coffee July 2018

ASL Interpreted Tours

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Hello! My name is Ciel Arbour-Boehme and I am contacting you from Theatre SKAM which is a Victoria-based alternative theatre company.
This year we are hosting the 10th Annual SKAMpede festival, which is a FREE live performance festival July 14 + 15 2018 along the Galloping Goose and Harbour Road. Theatre SKAM values accessibility immensely which is why we are offering ASL interpreted tours at 1pm on Saturday July 14 and Sunday July 15th and Described tours at 2pm and 4:30pm on July 15th. Spots on the ASL tour can be reserved at this link and at this link for Described tours.
On the tours, guests will be sent to locations along the Galloping Goose to experience 14 (or more…) live shows by professional performers from around Canada. Guests are encouraged to walk or ride to shows on any transportation method; all tours are wheelchair accessible. If guests have transportation concerns or queries, contact ciel@skam.ca or 250-386-7526. SKAMpede is all about artistic expression, site-specific performance art, summer fun, local arts, inclusion, and sustainable community engagement.
Attached in this email are images from previous SKAMpede shows, the SKAMpede banner and poster, links to the eventbrite ASL and Described tour sign-up (above), our website, and Facebook SKAMpede event. These contents can be used to share via social media or on websites.
Feel free to email me at ciel@skam.ca, phone at 250-386-7526, or send a message via Facebook or Instagram for further information or questions.

Basketball camp for youth

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There is a basketball camp for Deaf and Hard of Hearing youth happening August 20-22, 2018.

Registration deadline is August 2!

Contact summer@bcdeafsports.bc.ca if you have questions or would like to register!

Flyer 2018 – Basketball BC camp

Medical Interpreting Services in BC

 

Dear members of our Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Interpreting and Medical Services Community in BC,

The Western Institute for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (WIDHH) is the provider of Medical Interpreting Services (MIS) for BC. For the past several years, services for MIS on Vancouver Island has been subcontracted to the Island Deaf and Hard of Hearing Centre (IDHHC) in Victoria and we thank them for their services to the MIS program.

Starting Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at 8:00am all MIS services will be provided through the WIDHH Vancouver office. This will help to create consistency in services across all regions and improve our medical interpreting services across the province.

Please do not hesitate to contact Tim Mallach, WIDHH Head of Interpreting Services with any questions or concerns, email tim.mallach@widhh.com or text 905-299-2696.

 

https://youtu.be/CzfmeLv6eLM

 

Community Living Counsellor (Sign Language) Community Living Society – Burnaby, BC

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About Us

The Community Living Society (CLS) is an innovative, non-profit organization dedicated to serving people with developmental disabilities. We have been assisting individuals to live full, productive, and meaningful lives since 1978. We are leaders in providing quality Individualized Supports services, which allow people to reach their greatest potential. We have over 450 employees and serve over 260 individuals throughout the Lower Mainland and Greater Vancouver Area.

About the Opportunity

Your role as a support worker will be providing support and actively engaging a supported individual to live a fulfilling and increasingly independent life. You are a motivated and outgoing person with a passion to for person-centered supports. This means you could be helping an individual to discover more of their community, learn new life-skills, find employment and more. Some of your duties can include:

Providing individuals support with various life goals
Home support duties (including, but not limited to personal care, bathing, bathroom support, meal preparation and light housekeeping)
Community outings (including, but not limited to volunteering, paid employment and leisure activities)
Maintaining records of daily activities and goal progression  

About You

You are interested in supporting others and show an understanding of the person-centered and active support approach. Additionally, you have the following requirements:

Required:

Fluent in sign language
Class 5 driver’s license (permanent staff must be willing to obtain Class 4)
Access to a vehicle
First Aid and CPR Certificate
Clear criminal record (paid by CLS)
Clean driver’s abstract

Assets:

Prior paid or volunteer experience
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training
Mandt System® 
Knowledge of Person Centered Active Supports

Our Commitment to You

We make significant investments in our people, which is why we take great care to hire those who we believe will thrive in CLS over the long term. Our progressive and unique culture sets us apart and provides:

Various internal leadership and development opportunities
Interesting and relevant training opportunities
Meaningful rewards and recognition

Hours: Various shifts (weekdays, weekends, overnights, days and nights)

Wage:  Starting at $ 18.75 per hour

Please forward your resume to JGandham@communitylivingsociety.ca

 

Printable flyer:

Community Living Counsellor – Sign Language – Burnaby