DEAFBC

8-week Course in ASL

Wednesday Evenings 5pm – 7pm

Starting January 31st, 2018

Well Being Program

4211 Kingsway Suite #300

Experience a deeper self-awareness, richer relationships, and living with greater authenticity with like-minded people. We will examine the thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that are holding you back and we identify the new choices and practices that will move you toward more authentic and wholehearted living. Move beyond perfectionism to self-compassion and discover how vulnerability, empathy, courage, and gratitude are connected. We develop skills to be resilient in life’s daily storms and step into the freedom of knowing we are enough.

Limit: 8 Participants. Includes your personalized manual, your Daring Way™ workbook experential exercises, coffee, and light snacks.

If you are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, you may qualify for free participation of this workshop (usual registration fee is $500 per person).

Please contact WBP Program Coordinator kristen.pranzl@vch.ca for more information.

Kelowna Deaf Coffee Group

Place: Tim Horton

Where: Kelowna, BC

Address: 3255 Lakeshore Rd/Richter (right by Save-On-Food store) By Mission Area

Time: 7:00 pm to 10 pm

When: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8th

Parental Authorization Form and explanation as in how to submit the application :

https://srvcanadavrs.ca/en/vrs-faq/

Dear Deaf Community:

Marie is volunteering again this year to interpret the Living Nativity at Willow Park Church on Highway 33. Please come and get into the Christmas Spirit!!

When? Sunday December 10 at 3:30.

Where? Willow Park Church on Highway 33 Kelowna.

Please come early. Be inside the church by 3:00 and sit at the front. We will have a place reserved for you on the left side.

See you there!!!!

You are invited to the event of Christmas Eve Service called “Light of the World” on Dec 24th starting at 11:15am to 12:15pm at Coquitlam Alliance Church at Mariner Campus on 2601 Spuraway Ave, Coquitlam, BC.

For Deaf-blind,

If you are interested to come, please contact Anna at akielec@gmail.com for interpreting services.

See you there!

Everyone is Welcome!

Thursday, December 7th, 2017

12:00 pm to 3:00 pm

$5 Admission

Building A, Room 2556

GAMES!     FOODS!     PRIZES!

https://youtu.be/W2ZKHsnSQZk

Geraldine (Gerry) Anne Bain 1934 – 2017 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our loving mother & grandmother on November 24, 2017 aged 83. Predeceased by her husband Bill (Snr.), cherished by her three children and spouses (Bill & Ali, Doug & Cheryl and Sharon & Paul). Dearly loved by her eight grandchildren as well as her brother Earle, sister Sally, sister in-law Diana and many nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Please join us to celebrate Gerry’s life with a service of joy and happiness.

Date: Thursday, December 21st, 2017

Place: St Luke Lutheran Church at 10177 148th Street, Surrey

Time: 1:30 pm.

* In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wayne Bottlinger Award at Vancouver Community College. https://vccf.thankyou4caring.org/ssl

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 and PeerNet BC.

Our next group is happening on December 7th, 4:00PM – 6:00PM.

AT A NEW LOCATION – 123 Carrie Cates Ct, North Vancouver. It is in the Lonsdale Quay market, Room 219. It is within walking distance from the sea bus. Roughly a 3-minute walk from the sea bus. We would be very appreciative if you could promote this session in your newsletters and on your social media-feeds.

This will be a social event where DCCN members can get to know each other better through food and interactive games. The session will also touch on the direction of the mixed media art project called Snapping Barriers. Come join us to learn more!

ASL Interpretation and food is provided! The space is also wheelchair accessible. Please let us know of any accommodations and dietary needs you require. Please email s.klassen@nsdrc.org or call 604-904-4088 to register.

I was hoping you could help us share this youth event with your networks. We’re hosting our annual Winter Youth Cabaret, a performance night for LGBTQ/2S youth ages 14-25.

When: Friday, December 15th, 6-9 PM

Where: 5th floor of the Robert Lee YMCA, 955 Burrard St.

More accessibility details are on the Facebook event page:

https://www.facebook.com/events/1973514742929984/

We will have two professional interpreters, a film with subtitles, and a variety of other performances. We’re encouraging Deaf and HoH folks to join the showcase if there is a story, piece of art or performance of any kind they would like to share.

TransLink is now entering the third phase of changing the fare system.  They want to have your feedback and have your say!

Currently, we paying bus fare for all areas of Metro Vancouver (flat rate) and two zones for SeaBus and up to three zones for SkyTrain.  The SkyTrain fare is one zone for after 6:30 PM week  days, weekends and holidays.

TransLink asked for your feedback/opinion on:

1.      Fares by distance with two options: a) bus one zone flat rate and SeaBus/SkyTrain by kilometers ridden or b) Buses, SeaBus and SkyTrain by kilometers ridden.

2.      Fare products for frequent riders (Pre-paid fare and Fare capping)

3.      Expanding customer discounts (example for low income riders)

Have your say!

Here are the websites from the TransLink

Overview of Phase 3 review of fare changes for the next phase:

https://www.translink.ca/Plans-and-Projects/Transit-Fare-Review.aspx

Here is the survey with some information before answering your questions:

https://translink.checkbox.ca/Transit-Fare-Review-Phase-3.aspx

Enjoy completing the TransLink Survey!

A new social and recreational outlet for seniors with disabilities. This is a new peer-run program with a volunteer board planning activities.

Wednesday, December 13, 2017, 1:30 to 3:30 pm

Yaletown Roundhouse Community Centre

(181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2W3)

MUSIC PROVIDED BY NELSON

RVSP TO DAN CHALCRAFT:COMMUNITY@BCCEREBRALPALSY.COM / 604 408 9484

LIGHT REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED!

Douglas College Interpreter Program Announcement

https://youtu.be/oio542HvuT8

Deafhood course Winter 2018

https://youtu.be/OsqMcMGkUWI

Douglas College Continuing Education Announcement

https://youtu.be/SxnRUsEJQJ8

Douglas College Continuing Education: Advanced ASL A

https://youtu.be/2EGKp7LTavI

Hi,

We have some exciting news! WIDHH has received money from the Federal Government to participate in a Wage Subsidy Program.

We will be able to support 10 clients through this program where they will be eligible to receive money for living expenses, sign language interpreters, transportation costs, disability supports, hearing aids, etc.

The intent of the program is to support clients while they are developing new skills and working with a case manager to find and obtain Full Time employment.

When a client finds a job, WIDHH will be able to subsidize the cost of their wage during their training period. This is to encourage employers to hire our participants.

We are so excited to get the word out about this new program and assist people in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community to find jobs!

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

HEY EVERYONE…..A REMINDER,

THE OKANAGAN VALLEY ASS’N OF THE DEAF IS GOING TO HAVE THE CHRISTMAS DINNER PARTY ON DECEMBER 2 AT RICKY’S RESTAURANT IN KELOWNA. HAPPY HOUR AT 5 AND 3 COURSE DINNER AT 6. NO RESERVATION OR TICKETS NEEDED…..IF IT’S LAST MINUTE JUST COME ON OVER!

ADDRESS FOR RICKY’S IS 1140 HARVEY AVE IN KELOWNA.  IT’S THE INTERSECTION OF HWY 97 + GORDON IN THE SAME LOT AS ACCENT INN!

CONTACT CHRIS BECK AT chriswissy84@gmail.com

BELOW IS THE 3 COURSE DINNER CHOICES ON DEC 2.  THERE IS ALSO A PRIME RIB 3 COURSE FOR THE SAME PRICE. IF YOU’VE DECIDED YOUR CHOICE YOU CAN LET CHRIS KNOW.