Deaf Centre Manitoba (DCM), Inc. is a non-profit Charitable organization which recognizes the value of Deaf Culture and American Sign Language. The purpose of the organization is to coordinate and/or provide resources, and programs that enhance the development of the Deaf community.
Friday, October 30, 2015
Thursday, October 29, 2015
CANCELLED......Manitoba Deaf Association Christmas Dinner and Draw
Hello everyone!
This is to inform you that Manitoba Deaf Association (MDA) Christmas Dinner
and Draw has been cancelled due to a lack of interest among the Deaf community
for a Chairperson. The deadline for a
Chairperson was Friday October 23, 2015.
Sorry for the inconvenience. Hopefully we will
have better success next year!
Thank you,
Charlene Arnold
Winnipeg Director
CANCELLED
Monday, October 26, 2015
Press Release from Government of Canada about Halloween Safety for Canadians!
October 26, 2015
For immediate release
For immediate release
OTTAWA – Halloween can be a fun and exciting time for children. Following a few safety tips will help to ensure that it is a safe experience for the whole family.
Tips for parents – food allergies or sensitivities
- Consider giving out treats that do not contain ingredients like peanuts, tree nuts, milk and egg. These ingredients can cause severe reactions in individuals who have allergies or sensitivities.
- If your child has food allergies, read labels carefully and avoid candies that do not have an ingredient list, or that have a “may contain” statement that lists ingredients to which he/she is allergic.
- If your child has been prescribed an epinephrine auto-injector because of a food allergy, make sure they have it available whenever they are eating.
Trick or Treating
- Give each child a flashlight to carry to make them more visible to motorists and others.
- Tell your children to stay in well-lit areas and only visit homes that have their outside lights turned on. Make sure they know not to go inside homes or cars.
- Tell your children not to eat any treats until you have checked them first.
- Throw out treats that are not commercially wrapped, or are found in torn, damaged or loose packages.
- Wash your hands before opening and eating candy treats.
- Remove any choking hazards like gum, peanuts, hard candies or small toys from the loot bags of young children. Do not let children younger than three years of age play with toys with small parts.
- Wash fresh fruit thoroughly and cut it open before eating it. Inspect for holes, including small punctures and cuts. If there are any, do not eat the fruit. When in doubt, throw it out!
Costume safety
Coming up with a creative disguise doesn't mean that safety should be forgotten.
- Make sure that costumes are loose enough to be worn over warm clothing, but not so baggy or long that children can trip over their costumes.
- Pick brightly coloured costumes that can be clearly seen by motorists. Add reflective tape to the costume to increase visibility.
- Use make-up or face paint instead of masks - improperly fitted masks can interfere with your child's vision or breathing. Before using face paint or make-up, do a patch test to see if your child is sensitive or allergic to something in the cosmetic. Even products labelled as “hypoallergenic” can still cause allergic reactions.
- If you choose to use a mask, make sure it is one that allows the child to see and breathe easily.
- Look for costumes and accessories such as beards, wigs, wings and tails that are labelled flame-resistant. Flowing skirts and capes, baggy sleeves and over-sized costumes can all be hazards around candles or flames. Nylon or heavyweight polyester costumes are best. Remember, flame-resistant does not mean fire-proof.
Friday, October 23, 2015
Halloween event for Winnipeg/Manitoba children 2015
Hello,
Many of you were asking if there is any Halloween events for your children. Here is the link so you can check it out any places you like to go:
http://kidfriendlymanitoba.com/halloween-2015/
Have a safe Halloween weekend for your children!
Sheila Montney
Executive Director
Deaf Centre Manitoba Inc
Many of you were asking if there is any Halloween events for your children. Here is the link so you can check it out any places you like to go:
http://kidfriendlymanitoba.com/halloween-2015/
Have a safe Halloween weekend for your children!
Sheila Montney
Executive Director
Deaf Centre Manitoba Inc
Thursday, October 22, 2015
Monday, October 19, 2015
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Important message for Deaf Community regarding Deaf Centre Manitoba (DCM) Building
Hello Deaf Community:
285
Pembina Inc have asked me to inform you all that on Wednesday, October 28th,
Deaf Centre Manitoba building will have no electricity available so all
services that runs in the building will be closed all day that includes DC Cafe & Deaf Resource Centre . Please do not go to DCM
that day if you plan to go for a visit or to have a meeting. The electricity
will be back on after 6 pm.
If
you have any questions or concern, please feel free to contact me.
Thanks!
Sheila
Montney
Executive
Director
Deaf
Centre Manitoba Inc
Twitter: DCManitobaInc
Website:
www.deafmanitoba.org
Facebook: Deaf Centre
Manitoba
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Change information received for Website building workshop!
Hi
Everyone,
There
has been a bit of change regarding ASL Interpreting for the Website building
Workshop at MAWA (611 Main Street) on Oct 21st.
On
advice, MAWA will supply ASL Interpreting on request only
instead of offering it freely, since at this point it looks like that no Deaf
Artists are interested in taking the workshop.
If
you intend to go or you know of any Deaf person who wants to take this
workshop, please contact me at wildtypography@gmail.com
and I will arrange for ASL Interpreting.
Please
contact me if you have any questions.
Best,
Alice
Project
Director
Manitoba
Cultural Society of the Deaf (MCSD)
Michael Hale is asking YOU to support his petition for adding Accessibility Act for Canada!
Hi,
Michael Hale had developed a petition under Change Org by asking the Harper government to consider add Accessibility Act for Canada. He is now asking YOU to consider sign his petition.
Please see the link - https://www.change.org/p/to-stephen-harper-deaf-canadians-matter?recruiter=10800304&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=share_email_responsive
Thanks!
Kimberley Drummond
Michael Hale had developed a petition under Change Org by asking the Harper government to consider add Accessibility Act for Canada. He is now asking YOU to consider sign his petition.
Please see the link - https://www.change.org/p/to-stephen-harper-deaf-canadians-matter?recruiter=10800304&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=share_email_responsive
Thanks!
Kimberley Drummond
Friday, October 9, 2015
ASL Video announcement from Manitoba School for the Deaf (MSD)
Hello,
Please see the link to see Manitoba School for the Deaf (MSD)'s video announcement-https://vimeo.com/141935605
Please see the link to see Manitoba School for the Deaf (MSD)'s video announcement-https://vimeo.com/141935605
Thanks,
Sheila Montney
Executive Director
Executive Director
Deaf Centre Manitoba Inc
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
REMINDER "The Brothers Landreth" Show -ASL Interpretation available Oct 17th, 2015
Hi everyone!
I'm very excited to announce that The
Brothers Landreth will be having ASL-English Interpreters at their upcoming
show October 17th, 2015 at the Burton Cummings Theatre! If you are
interested and would like to attend, please follow this link ( ) to
purchase a ticket in an interpreter friendly section! While you are purchasing
your ticket, please ensure the tickets are in the first 4 rows of section C.
For those who are unable to purchase a ticket online, please contact Anna via
email at annasalgadoe@gmail.com to
make arrangements to pay in cash. Please note that there are a limited
number of seats reserved for people who would benefit from an interpreter, so
let's make sure those folks get those seats.
Feel free to share this post to get the word out!
Thanks everyone!
Monday, October 5, 2015
Free-Barrier Manitoba announced about the Election that is related to Canadians with Disabilities Act!
We are writing to share the great news on the federal election
front: three of the five major parties running in the federal election have now
committed to introducing a Canadians with Disabilities Act if they form the
next government.
The Liberal Party of Canada made this commitment earlier today: http://www.liberal.ca/realchange/a-new-health-accord/
On September 29, 2015, the NDP made the commitment to:
·
Introduce a Canadians
with Disabilities Act which will seek to eliminate systemic barriers that
Canadians with disabilities face;
·
Develop a National
Action Plan to implement the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with
Disabilities;
·
Work with provinces,
territories, indigenous communities and disability organizations to review and
coordinate income supports; and
·
Defend the rights of
Canadians with disabilities by reinstating the Court Challenges Program and
fixing the CPP disability appeals process.
The Green Party promised to support passage of the Canadians
with Disabilities Act earlier in the campaign.
The only two major parties in this federal election that have
not yet pledged to support passage of a Canadians with Disabilities Act are the
Conservative Party of Canada and the Bloc Quebecois.
This remarkable progress has been made possible by the
exceptional work of Barrier-Free
Canada. While Barrier-Free
Manitoba endorsed their efforts, we cannot take any of the credit. The many
involved with Barrier-Free Canada have worked tirelessly to get these
commitments. We extend our earnest thanks and hearty congratulations.
This wonderful progress demonstrates yet again the major
difference disability communities can make when we work together.
With only 2 weeks left before voting day, a lot of work still
remains. We encourage you to get involved. And the best place to start is using
the handy dandy Barrier-Free Canada 2015 Federal Election Action Kit.
Check it out.
That gets us to the ‘more great news coming’ section of this
message. Barrier-Free Manitoba has been busy working on two major plans to
advance disability rights in Manitoba in 2016 and beyond. We look forward to
sharing information on these two developments soon after the federal election.
Regards,
Patrick Falconer
Consultant to the Barrier-Free Manitoba Steering Committee
Phone: 204.475.7627
Email: barrierfreemanitoba@shaw.ca
Social media: twitter / facebook / daily digest
Thursday, October 1, 2015
Manitoba Cultural Society of the Deaf (MCSD) is hosting a workshop- Build a website !
Hi everyone,
This evening event will be ASL interpreted.
Please pass this on to Deaf artists in any media (painting, printmaking,
photography, crafts, ceramics, etc.) or any Deaf person who wants to build
their own website from on-line website building platforms!
This is a really useful workshop and the ASL
interpreting is free! Just show up. (You don’t have to register). $10.00 for
MAWA and/or ACI members, $20.00 for non-members.
Oct 21st - 7:00 - 9:30 pm, MAWA, 611 Main
Street.
Details below.
- Oct 21,
2015: 7 - 9:30 pm
- Price:
$10 for members of MAWA or ACI; $20 non-members
- No need
to register; just show up!
- Location
MAWA - 611 Main Street Winnipeg
- Instructor Alison
Davis
- Have
you always wanted a website but haven’t gotten around to making one?
Feeling intimidated by the technology and expense? This is the workshop
for you! It will provide an overview of some of the most popular on-line
website building platforms and will lead you through the beginnings of
building a website of your own.
- Bring a
laptop (note: this is essential for participating in this workshop),
some text about yourself as an artist and images of your work, and we will
walk through the process using a free on-line web platform.
- Please
contact MAWA for
more information.
Best,
Alice Crawford
Project Director
Manitoba Cultural Society of the Deaf
Article from CTV Winnipeg advising about St. James bridge to be closed for repair this weekend!!
Section of St. James Bridge to close for repairs this weekend
The St. James Bridge at Academy Road and Rte. 90. (file)
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CTV Winnipeg
Published Thursday, October 1, 2015 11:18AM CST
Road work on the St. James Bridge will impact traffic Sunday.
The ramp from northbound St. James Bridge to eastbound Portage Avenue will be closed between Century and Kintyre streets October 4 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The city said drivers should allow for additional travel time or use an alternate route.
For Transit re-route and schedule information, visit winnipegtransit.com or contact 311, available 24 hours every day by phone at 311 or by email at 311@winnipeg.ca.
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