Parental Authorization Form and explanation as in how to submit the application :
Living Nativity at Willow Park Church
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!!!!
“Light of the World”
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!
Holiday Potluck hosted by ASL and Deaf Studies Program at Vancouver Community College!
Everyone is Welcome!
Thursday, December 7th, 2017
12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
$5 Admission
Building A, Room 2556
GAMES! FOODS! PRIZES!
Obituary notice of Geraldine (Gerry) Anne Bain
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
Disabled Community Connection Network (DCCN)’s monthly communication and information group
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.
LGBTQ/2S Annual Winter Youth Cabaret
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 thinking of changing their fares, please read below and do the survey.
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!
Community Engagement Assistant Cerebral Palsy Association of BC
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, CFCS Program of Sign Language Interpretation
Douglas College Interpreter Program Announcement
Deafhood course Winter 2018
Douglas College Continuing Education Announcement
Douglas College Continuing Education: Advanced ASL A
Deaf Lady looking for ride to VCC
A family in Surrey is looking for a female adult driver to drive a 20
year old female to her courses at VCC on a daily basis from Monday
to Thursdays. The driver is also expected to escort her to
her classroom and pick her up as well.
Looking for: Adult female with a driver’s license. The owner’s car must be safe and well maintained.
Where: Pick up from Surrey (around 120th and 72nd) and drop off at Vancouver Community College on Broadway, Vancouver.
Start and End Dates: Feb 13th Monday – Thursday from 9AM-3:30PM
Pay: Family will pay for your gas and time.
Interested? Please contact us at:
kmjassa@gmail.com or text 604-789-8076
Thank you
shukria
WIDHH – New Wage Subsidy Program
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.
Okanagan Valley Association of the Deaf Christmas Dinner Party
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.
Okanagan Valley Association of the Deaf General Meeting
OKANAGAN VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF THE DEAF
GENERAL MEETING
#55 SENIORS CENTRE
OUT TO EAT AFTER MEETING TO RICKY’S RESTAURANT
FOR XMAS DINNER, HAPPY HOUR AT 5, EAT AT 6
OVAD GENERAL MEETING THIS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2 AT 3 pm!
OKANAGAN VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF THE DEAF
GENERAL MEETING
#55 SENIORS CENTRE
OUT TO EAT AFTER MEETING TO RICKY’S RESTAURANT
FOR XMAS DINNER, HAPPY HOUR AT 5, EAT AT 6
