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Foster/Adopt Deaf Cats needed

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I am a Foster Coordinator for the Vancouver Orphan Kitten Rescue Association (VOKRA.) We are a non-profit that rescues kittens and cats and places them into foster homes in preparation for adoption.
I would like to reach out to members of your organization to find individuals interested in fostering cats with us. The reason I’m contacting DeafBC directly is we currently have several deaf cats in our system for whom we are trying to locate foster home. Deaf cats are unusually vocal and loud which is causing difficulties as most of our fosters cannot tolerate the noise. These cats are extremely friendly and litter-trained, their only complication is they just don’t know how loud they are. I’ve attached some pictures of the kitties in question.
Fosters could potentially adopt their kitties, or they could continue fostering with us after adoption. We cover all expenses related to food and medical bills while the kitties are in foster and a Foster Coordinator (like myself) is assigned to answer questions or address issues that may arise. The Foster would need to provide a safe home, take care of the cat’s day-to-day care, socialization, and photos and updates for our adoptions website.
Please let me know if you will be able to assist me in my search for foster homes or if there’s a better contact I should reach out to. If you have any questions feel free to email or call me.
Thank you for your time and consideration.

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Regards,

VOKRA TIP OF THE DAY: Did you know that plastic bowls can cause acne in kitties? Using glass, metal, or ceramic water and food dishes and frequent washing will keep your foster cats photogenic!

Samantha Fregien

Foster Coordinator, Secretary

604.367.4626

sfregien.vokra@gmail.com

Hours of Availability:

  • Mon-Friday 6PM-9PM

  • Saturdays: 10AM-1PM

  • Sundays: 4PM-9PM

  • Reception Hours: Saturday 1PM-4PM

Foster Handbook

Keep the Kitties Safe! Don’t Let Them Escape! Make sure to keep doors and windows closed and remind guests to do the same.

VOKRA is 100% volunteer-run so we may not be able to respond to your email right away, however we’ll get back to you as soon as we’re able.  

 

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Open Gala Art Party on June 16

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Open Gala Art Party! June 16 at 7 pm
Transfixed June 18 at 7 pm
Camera Obscura (hungry ghosts) June 20th at 7 pm & June 23rd at 2 pm
Closing Party at the Junction at 7 pm

For more information on the Opening Gala and celebration of 10 years of the Queer Arts Festival, check out the FB event page https://www.facebook.com/events/438850183238007/

Class of 2018! Host by Hand Dancer Interpreter Service

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Congratulations

Class of 2018!

Host by Hand Dancer Interpreter Service

When: June 16, 2018

Time: 5 pm to 8 pm

Address:

5320 Nielsen Ave

Ferndale, WA. 98248

 

Hand Dancer will provide BBQ.

NWWCD will provide cake

Community provide potluck.

 

Flyer created by NWWCD

Any questions, Email to nwwcd.treasurer@gmail.com

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Awakening Deaf Theatre in Canada Conference

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Awakening Deaf Theatre in Canada Conference

Are you interested in learning more about Seeing Voices Montreal’s new initiative “Awakening Deaf Theatre in Canada Conference”? We are looking for prominent Deaf artists who are interested in being part of the experience. Please note that the registration fee is undetermined at this moment and we are finalizing some of the scheduling details. We strongly encourage you to consider subscribing for updates via emails on our website.

 

http://www.seeingvoicesmontreal.com/awakening-conference.html

DEAFBLIND INTERVENOR EDUCATION ASSISTANT – Continuing

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The Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District (SD42) is looking for a qualified Education Assistant with
Deafblind Intervention Certification to work at Kanaka Creek Elementary school effective September
1, 2018. This position involves working with a student who has dual sensory loss (hearing and vision)
resulting in significant difficulties in orientation, mobility, and accessing environmental information.

Qualifications:

  •  Successful completion of Grade 12 plus the Special Education Teaching Assistant program or equivalent plus successful experience working with individuals with special needs
  •  Successful completion of the Deafblind Intervenor Training Program through the Provincial Outreach Program for Students with Deafblindness
  • Be adept at managing amplification equipment and have proficiency in ASL with the ability to adjust to the signing, educational and communication levels of the student
  • Skills will be used regarding personal care and lifting
  •  Rate of pay: $27.97 per hour + 4% premium to the hourly wage

 

Please note that Kanaka Creek Elementary works on a Balanced Calendar

How to Apply:

In your application, please include your:

  • Resume and Cover Letter (preferably in PDF format)
  • All Supporting Documentation

For more information about our School District please visit:
http://www.sd42.ca/our-district/

Our staff members are the foundation of our system. When you join our school district, you become part of a talented community of educators and support staff dedicated to enriching the lives of all students and helping them achieve success.

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Looking for Deaf Actors and Directors

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Connor Y.M. had worked in collaboration with Edmonton’s Citadel Theatre to create an ASL promotion for a very special opportunity for all Deaf, Deafened, and Hard of Hearing actors and theatre professionals. The below link leads to a single webpage that contains two videos – for Actors and Directors – and the full documents with audition information. 

 

http://http://www.citadeltheatre.com/artists-learning/the-academy/citadel-banff-centre-professional-theatre-program/applications-and-auditions

PROVINCIAL MEDICAL SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETING SERVICES CONSULTATION

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The Provincial Language Service, a program of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), is seeking your input. We have held engagement sessions around the province. The purpose of the engagement is to understand the values and specific needs related to creating a successful provincial medical Sign language interpreting services. Deaf, hard of hearing and Deaf-Blind community members came together and provided valuable input. Engagement sessions were held in Kelowna, Greater Vancouver, Victoria and Prince George.

We are now inviting you to the follow-up meeting in Vancouver where we will report on the feedback we received. TO REGISTER or if you have any questions, please email Emina@rmdelaney.com.

The meeting will take place at:

?4:30 pm on Wednesday, June 20

Vancouver

BC Children’s and Women’s Health Centre

Clinical Support Building

932 29th Ave. Bikeway

Room V2-222

We have also organized meeting space at five (5) other locations that will join the meeting via telehealth. Remote location details are:

1. Kelowna

Kelowna General Hospital

2268 Pandosy Street, Kelowna

Room: Boardroom

2. Prince George

Prince George University Hospital Northern BC

1475 Edmonton Street, Prince George

Room: Vern Fraser Rm

3. Nanaimo

Nanaimo Regional General Hospital

1200 Dufferin Cr, Nanaimo

Room: 1203

4. Victoria

Royal Jubilee Hospital

1952 Bay Street, Victoria

Room: EMP Boardroom 188

5. Terrace

Terrace Mills Memorial Hospital

4720 Haugland Avenue, Terrace

Room: Education Rm

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The Snapping Barriers Show screening: In My Way

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The Snapping Barriers Show is open 

Monday, June 11, 1-4pm
Wednesday, June 13, 1-4pm
Friday, June 15, 1-4pm.

There will be a special screening of In My Way, a film by Ladan Sahraei. The filmmaker will be in attendance.

Lynn Valley Centre Mall, 1199 Lynn Valley Rd,
Room 129 – C, just past the shoe repair and elevator.
ASL will be provided on Friday, June 15th  between 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. 
Please feel free to come!  

 

 

Deaf Youth Today Teen Events Summer 2018

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All day trip for Deaf seniors from Seattle to Rainer

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Administrative assistant needed at WIDHH

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Established in 1956, the Western Institute for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (WIDHH) is a unique charity serving the needs of Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals throughout British Columbia. Our Agency provides services in Audiology, Employment Counselling, Seniors Outreach, Sign Language Interpreting and Communication Devices.  We offer a competitive salary and benefits, a friendly and dynamic work environment, and a chance to make a difference.   

 

Our Interpreting Department is currently seeking a qualified candidate for the following position:

Administrative Assistant
Part-time, one-year contract
June 18, 2018 to June 14, 2019

 

Job Summary:
The Administrative Assistant is responsible for assisting the Head of Interpreting Services with administrative tasks (power point presentations, scheduling, department operations) and providing team support to the Medical Interpreting Services (MIS) Dispatcher and Community Interpreting Services (CIS) Coordinator. On-site training will be provided for the selected candidate.

Work Performed:

  • Assists with management of online database/scheduling/invoicing of regular and on-call interpreting bookings
  • Schedules and arranges presentations and workshops
  • Reception duties, including answering requests via email, text, skype, facetime, voice phone, TTY, and fax
  • Assists with drop in clients for English-ASL translation of documents
  • Supports clients on use of video relay services
  • Provides data entry support for MIS and CIS

Qualifications:

  • Must be fluent in American Sign Language (ASL)
  • Minimum two years client service experience with the public, Deaf, Deaf-Blind and/or hard of hearing individuals preferred
  • In-depth sensitivity and knowledge about Deaf culture, Deaf-Blind needs, and the communication modalities of hard of hearing individuals
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
  • Responsible and positive work attitude
  • Organized with excellent attention to detail
  • Presents professionally and is respectful of confidentiality requirements of position

 

Application deadline: June 11, 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 Community and Medical Interpreting Services
Western Institute for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
tim.mallach@widhh.com
fax:  604-736-7786

 

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Leadership Week for Deaf Youth

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Family and Community Services

Provincial Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (PDHHS)

For Families who have school-aged deaf, hard of hearing and deafblind children

 

LEADERSHIP WEEK!

 

Friendship, Advocacy, FUN, Culture, Identity, Team Building, Diversity, Deafhood, Games, Inclusion, Self-Reflection, more!

 

This week is in collaboration with Deaf Youth Today

 

Are you a youth between the ages of 15-24? Are you Deaf or Hard of Hearing? Are you ready to apply for work? Are you ready to learn different skills in working with people? Are you ready to be a leader? Are you ready for some fun?! Come to our leadership week!

 

We will have workshops and fun activities for you to learn different skills for the future and meet other youths.

 

Location:         Provincial Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
4334 Victory Street, Burnaby BC (House #2 Boardroom)

 

Dates:              Sunday, June 24 from 4 PM-7:30 PM (BBQ dinner provided!)
Monday, June 25, Wednesday June 27 from 10 AM-5 PM
*Bring your own bag lunch*

 

RSVP:               Confirm your attendance by emailing us at
Erin.Bentley@gov.bc.ca
Registration deadline: June 15, 2018

 

Who: For Deaf, Hard of Hearing Youths from ages 15-24

 

**Interpreters will be provided for those who prefer listening and speaking**

 

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Snapping Barriers Art Show, proudly supported by the Northshore Disability Resource Centre

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The Snapping Barrier Project is a mixed media project, where disabled participants created artwork that captured access barriers in the communities they live in. The purpose of this project was to showcase how access barriers affect the disabled community personally on a daily basis, be it physically, socially or emotionally.  

The Art show will be at Lynn Valley Centre – North Vancouver. Room: Unit 129-C –just past the shoe repair and elevator. The art show will be open June 11th, 13th, and 15th between 1:00 pm – 4:00pm.

This is a great learning and educational opportunity! Someone will be available to guide viewers through the show and answer questions

Please come support your local disabled community and enjoy some beautiful art!

 

CBC interview with CAD-ASC Executive Director, James Roots

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http://www.cbc.ca/radio/thesundayedition/the-sunday-edition-june-3-2018-1.4685998/integrating-deaf-canadians-into-the-workplace-is-easier-than-employers-realize-says-advocate-1.4687689

Return of the Sea Otter: Author Talk and Book Signing

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Monday, 18-Jun-2018 @ 7pm (doors 6.30pm)

Return of the Sea Otter: The Story of the Animal that Evaded Extinction on the Pacific Coast

Rhode Island-based writer Todd McLeish has been writing about wildlife and environmental issues for more than 20 years. His 4th and newest book is The Return of The Sea Otter’

In his newest book, Todd McLeish journeys along the Pacific Coast from California to Alaska to track the status, health, habits, personality, and viability of sea otters – the appealing animals unique to the Pacific that were hunted to near extinction in the 18th and 19th centuries. Todd shares stories of his adventures and outlines the natural history of these adorable marine mammals – often seen floating on their backs and holding hands – that play a vital role in maintaining the health of the kelp forest ecosystem.

Todd will talk about his new book and how he came to write it! To learn more about Todd, check out toddmcleish.com.

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

For more information see ocean.org/oceanmatters

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