DEAFBC

Hello,

We are reaching out from Jackie Lind Casting; a casting director for film & tv, based in Vancouver. 

We are looking to cast a male identifying performer who is a part of the Deaf, deaf or Hard of Hearing Community who know ASL for a tv movie.

We are wondering if there is anyone in your circles and community who might be a good fit for this role, and if so –  would they be interested in auditioning for this project as we are trying to authentically cast this role.

The performer would need to have availability between October 10 – 31, 2023; to film the project in Victoria if they are cast. *Individuals must be residents of BC.

*Individuals do not need any previous acting experience.

Please see our formal casting notice below:

CASTING NOTICE

Role of RYAN MCCALL Male, in his 30s, a charming man with a bright smile and a handsome hat, he is Penny’s husband, and is also a teacher at the local elementary school. Ryan is experiencing hearing loss and speaks American Sign Language, and is pleasantly surprised to learn that Sam has also mastered ASL.

If you are interested in applying for this audition, please reach out to us by Wednesday October 3, 4pm PST. To start, send us a photo of yourself as well as a short paragraph telling us a little bit about yourself. Please send your photo/bio/response to: assistant@jackielindcasting.com AND tara@jackielindcasting.com, or REPLY ALL to this email. 

Submission Deadline: Wednesday October 3, 4pm PST.

Thank you!

On behalf of Jackie Lind Casting

—

Tara Bell-Irving, CDC

 | Casting Associate

she/her/hers

Cell: 604-363-4034
Jackie Lind Casting Ltd.

Procurement Assistance Canada

Pacific Region

ASL Core Presentation Series:

Bidding on Opportunities

September 27, 2023

12pm – 1:30pm Pacific Standard Time / 3pm – 4:30pm Eastern Standard Time

We invite you to attend our webinar on a specific procurement process – how to bid on contracts put out by the Government of Canada. If you own a business and use American Sign Language and want to learn more about bidding on contracts, this presentation is for you! Our presenter is Deaf and will deliver the presentation in ASL only.

Description of presentation:

Would you like to learn more about how to bid? This webinar is designed for participants who are ready for a more detailed overview of the bidding process and provides key information to help you bid on opportunities, including:

• The different types of solicitation documents
• The main elements of a solicitation document and how to respond to them
• How bids are evaluated and suppliers are selected
• How to follow-up after receipt of the bidding process results
• Best practices, tips and suggestions

This session will be hosted in American sign language (ASL). For assistance, please contact the Pacific Regional Office of Procurement Assistance Canada (PAC) toll free at 1-866-602-0403 or by email at osme-bpme-pac@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Zoom link will be sent on September 26, 2023.

To register:

The webinar will be in ASL/English, not French/LSQ.

Eventbrite Registration Link:

English –   https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/american-sign-language-only-bidding-on-opportunities-registration-698671363857?aff=oddtdtcreator

If you have any questions, contact Christine “Coco” Roschaert Christine.roschaert@pwgsc.gc.ca or Sarah Anne Hrycenko sarah.hrycenko@pwgsc.gc.ca

Anyone from across Canada are welcome to attend!

Hope to see you there!

Christine “Coco” Roschaert

She/her/elle

Project Officer, Procurement Assistance Canada (PAC), Pacific Region

Public Services and Procurement Canada / Government of Canada

Christine.Roschaert@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca

VRS (sign language interpreter) 778-819-2208

Cell text: 514-348-1219

www.canada.ca/PAC

I identify as Deaf-Blind and I use American Sign Language (ASL) and Langue des signes Quebecois (LSQ)

Je m’identifie comme Surdicecite et utilise American Sign Language (ASL) et Langue des signes Quebecois (LSQ)

Chargée de Projet, Soutien en approvisement Canada (SAC), Région du Pacifique,

Services publics et Approvisionnement Canada / Gouvernement du Canada

Christine.Roschaert@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca

SRV (interprete langue des signes) 778-819-2208

Cellulaire texto: 514-348-1219

 www.canada.ca/SAC

I would like to acknowledge that my office is located on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish including the Musqueam, Skxwú7mesh, and Tsleil-waututh nations. Je veux reconnaître que mon bureau se trouve sur le territoire traditionnel Coast Salish, le territoire des Premières Nations des nations Musqueam, Skxwú7mesh et Tsleil-waututh.

Procurement Assistance Canada (PAC) is committed to providing its clients with the best quality of service. In line with our commitment to continuous improvement, please take a few minutes to fill out the survey below.

English

Soutien en approvisionnement Canada (SAC) s’engage à fournir à ses clients un service de la plus haute qualité. Conformément à notre engagement d’amélioration continue, veuillez prendre quelques minutes pour remplir le sondage ci-dessous.

Français 

Address:

3022 East 49th Avenue

Vancouver, BC

Start September 12, 2023

Opening 9 AM- between 1-3 pm

$25.00 yearly membership

55 years of age and up

Come and have fun with the games

Hosted by the Deaf-Blind Planning Committee

Saturday, November 25, 2023.

10 am to 4 pm

Where: River Market, Community Square, New Westminster. (Same place as 2018 and 2019)

Tables are still available for crafters.

For more information and to hold a table, contact CCF.DBPC@gmail.com

See You There!

Ministry of Children and Family Development

Coquitlam

There are 16 Positions available, 15 full-time and 1 part-time (46 hours biweekly).

Child Care Counsellor $62,255.85 – $70,557.73 annually

On-Site

The Ministry of Children and Family Development’s primary focus is to support all children and youth in British Columbia to live in safe, healthy and nurturing families and be strongly connected to their communities and culture. The ministry supports the well-being of children, youth and families in British Columbia by providing services that are accessible, inclusive, and culturally respectful.

Under the supervision of a Child Care Counsellor N21 or Nurse 5, the Child Care Counsellor N18, as part of the multi-disciplinary team, is responsible for providing assessment, care planning, treatment, discharge and community services for severely thought disordered or conduct disordered youths admitted to the Centre, in accordance with established principles and guidelines of practice; to perform various administrative duties which support program objectives; and to perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications for this role include:

· Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or other Human Services field; OR

· Diploma in Social Work or other human services field AND 2 years of *related experience; OR

· An equivalent combination of education and *related experience may be considered. o Human Services fields include: social work, psychology, sociology, criminology, anthropology, early childhood education, Indigenous studies, education, child and youth care, and psychiatric nursing.

· *Related experience includes the following:

· Experience with gathering, assessing, and writing reports.

· Experience with counselling adolescents individually, and in group settings.

· Experience working with youth or in a related setting.

For more information and to apply online by August 30, 2023, please go to: https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/103618

Procurement Assistance Canada

Pacific Region

ASL Core Presentation Series:

Finding Opportunities

Finding Opportunities:

August 30, 2023

11:30am – 1:00pm Pacific Daylight Time / 2:30pm – 4pm Eastern Daylight Time

Procurement Assistance Canada (PAC) Pacific invites you to attend our webinar “Finding Opportunities” in American Sign Language
August 30^th 2023 from 11:30am – 1:00pm Pacific Daylight Time / 2:30pm  – 4pm Eastern Daylight Time

Please register here:

Eventbrite for EN: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/asl-finding-opportunities-with-the-government-of-canada-registration-676129450387?aff=oddtdtcreator

Eventbrite for FR: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/billets-lsa-trouver-des-occasions-daffaires-avec-le-gouvernement-du-canada-676152910557?aff=oddtdtcreator

The registration link provides more information on what this session is all about! 

We recommend checking out the Canada Buys website before the webinar to get an idea of what it looks like:

Homepage | CanadaBuys

Login information to connect to the webinar will be sent to you a day prior to the event.

This session will be hosted in American Sign Language.
For French and LSQ sessions or for more information, contact Procurement Assistance Canada, Pacific Region, email at SACPacifique-PACPacific@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca.

If you have any questions, contact Christine “Coco” Roschaert Christine.roschaert@pwgsc.gc.ca or Sarah Anne Hrycenko sarah.hrycenko@pwgsc.gc.ca

Hope to see you there!

Christine “Coco” Roschaert

She/her/elle

Project Officer, Procurement Assistance Canada (PAC), Pacific Region

Public Services and Procurement Canada / Government of Canada

Christine.Roschaert@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca

VRS (sign language interpreter) 778-819-2208

Cell text: 514-348-1219

www.canada.ca/PAC

I identify as Deaf-Blind and I use American Sign Language (ASL) and Langue des signes Quebecois (LSQ)

Je m’identifie comme Surdicecite et utilise American Sign Language (ASL) et Langue des signes Quebecois (LSQ)

Chargée de Projet, Soutien en approvisement Canada (SAC), Région du Pacifique,

Services publics et Approvisionnement Canada / Gouvernement du Canada

Christine.Roschaert@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca

SRV (interprete langue des signes) 778-819-2208

Cellulaire texto: 514-348-1219

 www.canada.ca/SAC

I would like to acknowledge that my office is located on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish including the Musqueam, Skxwú7mesh, and Tsleil-waututh nations. Je veux reconnaître que mon bureau se trouve sur le territoire traditionnel Coast Salish, le territoire des Premières Nations des nations Musqueam, Skxwú7mesh et Tsleil-waututh.

Procurement Assistance Canada (PAC) is committed to providing its clients with the best quality of service. In line with our commitment to continuous improvement, please take a few minutes to fill out the survey below.

English

Soutien en approvisionnement Canada (SAC) s’engage à fournir à ses clients un service de la plus haute qualité. Conformément à notre engagement d’amélioration continue, veuillez prendre quelques minutes pour remplir le sondage ci-dessous.

Français 

More than 460,000 Canadians belong to the DeafBlind community. While many of these community members use American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate, there is an increasing prioritization of touch-based communication to better suit the community’s needs. Learning how to incorporate touch as a core linguistic and cultural feature is a key step in getting to know and understand the DeafBlind community.   

In this course, learn how to approach and communicate effectively with DeafBlind community members. Develop a basic understanding and comfort with ProTactile ASL, a form of American Sign Language that uses touch to expand upon environmental information in communication. Learn to work closely with Blind or DeafBlind individuals while simultaneously supporting their autonomy.   

An ASL-English interpreter is present for the duration of the course, and lessons are delivered through presentations, interactive role-play, class discussions, written reflections and video content.   
 
This introductory course is perfect for ASL-English interpreters, members of the Deaf community, interpreting students, CODA and members of the hearing community with basic ASL skills interested in getting to know or work with the DeafBlind community. 
 
This course does not provide intervener training, though it can be used to see if intervener training would be a good fit.  Participants should be aware that a certain amount of physical contact is a key component of this course. Prior completion of Signing Naturally 1-6 or equivalent ASL skill level is required. 

How Am I Assessed? 
This is a non-credit course without letter or numerical grades. You receive feedback on your cultural and linguistic knowledge from your instructor during class, and on homework you complete outside of class. A key component of the course is getting comfortable with touch as a core component of communication.  Research projects deepen awareness of the DeafBlind community and their needs and interests. 

Expected Effort 
Outside of class time, you should allow one to two hours per week to review content, complete homework, watch videos, and prepare presentations. 

Technology Requirements 
To take this course, you’ll need access to: 

• an email account 
• a computer, laptop or tablet under five years old and using Windows or Mac OS 
• the latest version of a web browser (or previous major version release) 

• a reliable internet connection 
• a video camera 

One day before the start of your course, we’ll email you step-by-step instructions for accessing the online portion of your course. You’ll also receive instructions on where to find your classroom at UBC Robson Square.   

Textbooks 
There are no textbooks required for this course.  The instructor provides learning materials. 

Course Format

This course is offered in-person at UBC Robson Square.  The course is taught in a combination of ASL, ProTactile ASL and using ASL-English interpretation.   

Outside of class time, you can access other materials online at your own pace. Please note you can log in to your course for up to three weeks after the course ends. You’ll no longer be able to access course materials after this time.

Introduction to DeafBlind Culture and Communication | UBC Extended Learning (ExL)