DeafBC

Latest updates about Deaf Community in British Columbia.
is managed by Greater Vancouver Association of the Deaf.

[Nicholas Simons @NicholasSimons]

50% of the Provincial Accessibility Committee must be people with disabilities or people that support them. If you fall under one of these categories, visit the CABRO site and consider applying #bcpoli https://t.co/qNcAJle6JQ

[DeafBC @DeafBC1]

One of our own community member has gone through difficult times and we all learned more about stroke and how much it has changed Brian Sawyer's life. We're encouraging if you can even chip in $1, go ahead and support one of our own in the deaf community!

https://t.co/Aax8J17pGw

[Make A Future - Careers in BC Education @MakeAFuture]

Burnaby School District 41 is hiring a Vice-Principal - BC Provincial School for the Deaf K-12. Apply by July 30th!
https://t.co/I4COlOthxp
@burnabyschools @BCPVPA @DeafBC1 #cpchat #Burnaby

[Colin Allen AM 🏳️‍🌈🇦🇺 @ColinAllenAM]

Honour to delivered the opening statement as Global Ambassador during the Opening Ceremony of the International Congress on the Education of the Deaf.

My message emphasis for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students have full access to their own education in Sign Language #ICED2021

[Nicholas Simons @NicholasSimons]

We are building a barrier-free BC and need 11 dedicated & diverse people to help us shape the standards to get there. Applications for the Provincial Accessibility Committee are being accepted now #bcpoli https://t.co/qNcAJkWvlg

[Inclusion BC @InclusionBC]

The GoC is developing a Disability Inclusion Action Plan & wants to engage with ALL Canadians to learn what actions are needed to improve the lives of Canadians with disabilities.

Share your feedback at: https://t.co/EEEGgUV6Az
Consultation is open until August 31, 2021.

[DeafBC @DeafBC1]

The final speech from the GVAD President & the introduction of the new GVAD Board (new co-presidents and directors) will be held on Monday, July 12 at 7:07 PM via Zoom. The link will be posted later.

[Accessible Employers @AccessEmployers]

The Canadian Government #GC is consulting all Canadians for insights and feedback to support the development of a Disability Inclusion Action Plan. Share your ideas by completing the survey: https://t.co/llU6C9e1FE

[Stephanie Cadieux @Stephanie4BC]

Good to see government isn't wasting time getting started - APPLY now to sit on the Accessible BC Act Provincial Advisory Committee https://t.co/Xv6fW2R2mi #accessibility #inclusion #disability

[Dan Coulter @dacoulter]

Yesterday, we took our next step in building a barrier-free BC that works for all of us. With the Accessible BC Act now law, applications are open to join our 11-person Provincial Advisory Committee. Help guide our work by applying today! https://t.co/Q8kXER4jUq #bcpoli

[Nicholas Simons @NicholasSimons]

It’s a historic day in BC - the province’s first accessibility legislation is now law! #bcpoli https://t.co/OgPEXY1FHI

[Niki Sharma @NikiSharma2]

RESTART:

June 15 Phase 2 means:

🍔 Outdoor BBQs (up to 50 people)!
🎭 Live theatre!
🥊 Indoor fitness classes!
🏕️ Road trips around B.C.!

Keep it up BC- over 75% vaccinated💪🏽

[IDC/BCANDS 🇨🇦 @BCANDS1]

Kind of overcast and rainy here, good day to take about 10 minutes to let the government know your thoughts by completing the Disability Inclusion Action Plan survey. I used the space provided in the survey to give my thoughts about income support levels. https://t.co/CnpBGIc26q

[Abilities Centre @AbilitiesCentre]

The COVID-19 Disability Survey is still live! If you completed this survey before January 2021, please consider completing it again to help us assess change during the pandemic for #PeoplewithDisabilities. View the survey & reports: https://t.co/IzsMXMSfFb
@CanDisParPro

[Deaf Vee Journal @DeafVee]

Thank you, @Stephanie4BC and @DeafBC1 for great interviews! The article is up!

https://t.co/ozsttdp9d7

[Make A Future - Careers in BC Education @MakeAFuture]

Burnaby School District 41 is looking for full-time, part-time, and occasional Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Apply today! @burnabyschools @BCEducationJobs @DeafBC1 @UBCTeacherEd @sfueducation #Burnaby
https://t.co/8qnCUNl9qt

[Khelsilem @Khelsilem]

#215children #everychildmatters

[CRTCeng @CRTCeng]

📱We need your comments about wireless service plans that meet the needs of users with disabilities. The deadlines to submit are temporarily suspended so that we can interpret information about this proceeding in ASL – stay tuned!
https://t.co/S4mUYQCojU

#NAAW #AccessibleCanada

[Stephanie Cadieux @Stephanie4BC]

Despite community advocates calls for an amendment to the definition of impairment in Bill 6 - and despite appeals from myself and @AdamPOlsen - I’m disappointed to report the NDP government rejected my amendment. #accessibility #inclusion @DisabAllianceBC @DeafBC1 @DyslexiaBC

[DeafBC @DeafBC1]

Good news!
The Committee debate on the Accessible BC Act starts now. LIVE at 1:30pm today (June 2). Legislative Broadcasting and Webcasting https://t.co/ICrBe96ZR3