OAD | News Archives

Last Updated on Monday, September 1, 2003

June 30, 2003

- Deaf Interpreters: If you want to become a Deaf Interpreter, click here.

June 16, 2003

-We're Back!: We had some difficulties with the website. We are back online now and should not see any more problems in the near future (we hope!). Thank you for your patience!
- Travelling Hands: Check out the pages as we have added more information.

June 8, 2003

- HIV 101 Workshop: Deaf Outreach Project is hosting a HIV 101 Workshop on June 19, 2003.
- Missing:Children of Germany's Deaf People: In 1975, Mr. Horst Biesold, a teacher of deaf students in Bremen, West Germany, was curious.
- GOLD: GOLD is hosting a Deaf Literacy Institute - Summer 2003 GOLD is hosting in August.
- Job Posting: Here are 3 job postings at George Brown College, two for the pre-interpreter program and the other one for the interpreter program.

May 25, 2003

- WFD: WFD is looking for donations for the upcoming Congress being held in Montreal in July.
- Travelling Hands: Another workshop to be hosted in Windsor.
- Pauline "Polly" Peikoff Passes Away: Pauline "Polly" Peikoff Passes Away Pauline "Polly" (Nathanson) Peikoff passed away peacefully on May 15, 2003 at the age of 89 in Adamstown, Maryland.

May 21, 2003

- Travelling Hands: Will be hosting two workshops, one in Thunder Bay and the other in Sudbury.
- Homework for Today Is!: GBC ASL Sign Language Instructor Program is looking for teachers.
- Eat and Play: Eat, play and have fun at Vinnie's on June 18, 2003
- Keychains Oops!: If you have a key chain from OIS with the information about the After-Hours Emergency Interpreter Services, please return them to Sally Palusi
- Sign Language Instructor Training: CHS Toronto has information about training to become a sign language instructor and very specific training that will happen in September.

May 12, 2003

- Casting Call: Hello, I am producing educational videos for the OCSD and I require your help. We need to contact deaf (or hearing) parents with deaf children from the ages of 6 months to 4 years. We need them for videotaping sessions in which ASL counselors will lead them through exercises in ASL (ASL poetry, rhythm, games, etc.). The videotaping will happen in or near Toronto, one day in a large, open play area. A professional crew will be doing the taping. More information is on the temporary web site addressed below. Could you ‘broadcast this to your membership? Or even put a small announcement on your web site with a link to the address below? Your help will be much appreciated.
David

May 12, 2003

- Mary-Lou Mackie Seconded Superintendent, Provincial Schools Branch: I am pleased to announce that Mary-Lou Mackie is the successful candidate for the position of Superintendent, Provincial Schools Branch. Mary-Lou is being seconded from the Grand Erie District School Board.
- Special Announcement: Andrew P.J. Byrne has been accepted to enter the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Programme in the Graduate Programme in Education: Language, Culture, and Teaching at York University in Toronto, Ontario. He will begin his doctoral work in the fall of 2003.
- Deaf Canada Conference 2004: To be held in Winnipeg
- OSD-SJW Alumni Association: Camping At Bon Echo on August 8, 2003

May 1, 2003

- Mayfest is still on!
(Release by the Ontario Association of the Deaf)
This is in response to the many e-mails and TTY calls we have received asking if Mayfest will continue because of the SARS in Toronto. Yes, the Mayfest & Deaffest will continue.
Please read release below by the Ontario government
The Ontario Government states that Ontario continues to be a safe travel destination. There have been cases of SARS and the Ontario government is taking steps to ensure steps are taken to ensure public health. The risk to travelers of contracting this illness is minimal. Up to date information on Ontario SARS is available from the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long – Term Care.

See you at the Mayfest and Deaffest event

April 28, 2003

-SARS Information: Information from CHS that tells hospitals and health clinics that sign language interpreters are an essentional service.
- Letter from Executive Director: Chris Kenopic wrote a letter to Ernie Eves about the upcoming Throne Speech.
- Summer Literacy Institute: To be hosted by GOLD this summer at Ryerson University and a call for presenters.
- Three Days To See: An article written in 1932 by Helen Keller for Alantic Monthly.
- YMCA Youth Employment: Information and letter from YMCA Youth Employment in Toronto for summer employment.

April 19, 2003

-OAD Workshop: Travelling Hands Workshop to be held in Ottawa on April 25 - 26, 2003

April 11, 2003

-DOP: DOP - PHA Gathering: This is an opportunity to connect with PHA who share your experiences and concerns, xxchange information, find support and hope.
- Deaf Children were killed by fire!: Fire at Russian School for Deaf Kills 28
- Job Posting: Customer Service Agent Position open in Ottawa

April 5, 2003

- HIV 101: Deaf Outreach Project is hosting a workshop on HIV 101.
- SARS Information: We have information online about SARS and where to contact about this virus.
- Casting Call: OCSD is looking for hearing and deaf parents with young children to be involved in a video they are developing.
- CAD Conference: The Canadian Association of the Deaf presentsA Conference on The Deaf Child and Early Childhood Development: Repercussions and Transitions - May 7-9, 2003
- Letter from OIS: Here is the latest letter from OIS Emergency Interpreting Services.

April 1, 2003

-SARS Information: OAD and BRCD has taken precautions in regards to SARS.

March 29, 2003

- ODA Letters: ODA Committee recieves three letters from Ontario Government.
- CHS New CEO: More information about the new CEO for CHS.
- Survivor Contestant splits Deaf Community: If Christy Smith, the first disabled competitor on Survivor, thinks she's facing adversity in the Brazilian jungle, wait until she gets back back home and faces some of her deaf fans.

March 17, 2003

- CHS New CEO:

Welcome Ms. Duffin

On behalf of Ontario Association of the Deaf, the board, members and staff would like to extend our congratulations and welcome to you as the new CEO of the Canadian Hearing Society. We look forward to meeting and working with you once you settle into your new role. Please contact us as soon as you can as we are most anxious in continuing our partnership. Once again, welcome!

Thank you
Dean Walker
OAD President

March 2003

- Word of Wisdom: Bill Gates gave some words of wisdom in a presentation to high school students.
- Ontario Curling Team: On the behalf of Ontario Deaf Sports Association, Inc., we are eager to announce that there will be three Ontario Deaf Curling teams competing in the the 25th Annual Canadian Deaf Curling Championships in Vancouver B.C.
- Dr. Clayton L. Valli Obituary: Dr. Clayton Valli, 51, Linguistics Professor has passed away.
- Also a note from the President of OAD: Dean Walker about Clayton
- Cochlear Implant Info: Very interesting information about cochlear implants from the Federal government in regards to mennigitis.
- Interpreter Training Program at GBC: They are having an open house on MArch 27, 2003. Check it out here.
- Deaf School Stays Open: Here is an article from the Toronto Star about the deaf school courses.
- Deaf Hockey Team Article: Here is an article with Mark Couture in from Ontario
- Canada Wins the GOLD: The Canadian Deaf Hockey Team at the Deaflympics has won the GOLD medal !!!
- WFD Stats: Statistics here tells how they are progressing in regards to registration and sponsorship.
- OAD/DOP and OIS: OAD/DOP and OIS is hosting a "Perspectives on Medical Interpretation: A Panel Discussion"

February 2003

- Buddy Needed: Buddies are needed. Come out for 3 hour training...
- Deaf TV: We need your support. The Ontario Association of the Deaf is developing ...
- Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal awarded to deaf individuals: These medals were...
- Third International World Federation of the Deaf Youth Camp
- OSD/ECD 40th Anniversary: Here is a flyer with the schedule ...
- Deaf Exchange Student: Article that appeared in the Oakville Beaver ...
- Deaf TV: Here are letters in both Word and PDF for you to fill out ...
- Sir James Whitney in Belleville and Robarts School in London is to drop grade 9
- Captioning in Theatre: A proposal has been submitted to change the building code ...
- Deaf School to drop Grade 9: Here is the Press Release from OAD in regards ...