What’s happening in your community in December?
December’s Vancouver calendar features important dates and events in the Lower Mainland including shows, concerts, spring festivals, markets and events.
Link to December events around the GVRD: https://www.tourismvancouver.com/events/calendar-of-events/vancouver-events-in-december
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You’re Invited!Dear Inclusion BC members, You’re invited to our 4th annual film festival celebrating the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities. VIEW POSTER Join us on December 3rd as we view and discuss 9 short and memorable films starring and/or produced by people with intellectual disabilities. Films were selected by the BC Self Advocacy Foundation, a group of leaders with intellectual disabilities who live in communities across BC. WHEN: WHERE: TICKETS: FREE |
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‘Born to Represent’ in Film Festival on UN International Day for Persons with Disabilities
BORN TO REPRESENT [music video]:
Teresa Pocock is an artist, author, and self-advocate with Down syndrome who has triumphed over adversity and discrimination. In “Born to Represent”, Teresa proudly says, “I was born with what was seen to be a disability. But no, no, no. It’s just, me, me, me. Living in reality.” In 2013, a family crisis resulted in her being forced into a long-term care institution in Toronto. Fortunately, with help, Teresa stood up for her human rights and won back her freedom. Five years later, she’s happily living in Vancouver and singing, “I was born, born to represent diversity!”
In addition to debuting her short film, Teresa will be exhibiting her art and signing copies of her books, “Totally Amazing: Free To Be Me” (2018) and “Pretty Amazing: How I Found Myself in the Downtown Eastside” (2016).
Join us at Project EveryBODY’s PEBCelebrates Live! on December 3, 2018 as we observe and celebrate the UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
- 12:30PM – 7:30PM – Art Show and Sale, Musical Performances and Adapted Recreation Demos
- 6:30PM – 8:30PM – Film Festival & Performance Artists (Register on Eventbrite.)
Project Everybody Celebrates Live
Date: December 3rd, 2018 12:00noon – 8:30PM
Location: Roundhouse Community Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver (Across from Canada Line station)
Join us on December 3, 2018 as we wrap up Project EveryBODY 2018 with PEBcelebrateslive, Vancouver’s annual celebration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities combined with The Film and Performing Arts Festival. It’s Vancouver’s FREE community celebration and with something for EveryBODY, this is a celebration you cannot miss!
Gathering dozens of local artists and drawing hundreds of people each year, PEBcelebrateslive is an important platform for emerging and established artists of diverse abilities to express their creative voice and share their stories with one another, and with the broader community. This is done in order to change common perceptions about abilities and disabilities.
(Note: More information will be available when the event gets closer.)
For more information please visit the Project Everybody website
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Caramel Coffee House and Social Club|Recurring Event (See all)
Details
December 10 @ 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Venue
5024 Rumble Street
Burnaby, British Columbia Canada+ Google Map
Cost: FREE!
For more information, please email rbandera@posAbilities.ca or mkang@posAbilities.ca
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Seniors Tea
Seniors aged 55+ are invited to enjoy an afternoon of tea, coffee, and treats at the Collingwood Branch of the Vancouver Public Library on December 8, 2018 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Trace Your Ancestors with Ancestry Library Edition
Learn about the exciting online resources available through the library’s ancestry database.
Tuesday, December 11, 2018 (6:30 pm – 8:00 pm)
Collingwood Branch
https://vpl.bibliocommons.com/events/5bbd1b813a1e98ef6cbdeb74
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Kudoz is an experience platform connecting people with and without disabilities to splendid things to do, together.
Locals host anything from anime drawing to bread making to city politics.
Youth & adults with cognitive disabilities search the platform and book experiences to try!
Everyone is welcome at Reflection Cafe to swap photos & stories
from experiences.
Earn badges for stretching yourself! Badges go great on resumes.
Along the way, access our free learning coaches to build motivation & hone your skills.
Check out more at: http://kudoz.ca/
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Relaxed performances at the Cultch
Relaxed performances are specifically designed to welcome people who will benefit from a more relaxed performance environment, including (but certainly not limited to) people with cerebral palsy, people on the Autism Spectrum, people with sensory and communication disorders, neurological disorders or learning disabilities. Many people feel that relaxed performances offer a more dynamic theatrical experience, which benefits everyone.
The upcoming Festival (January 17–February 3, 2019) has relaxed performances for three shows:
- This is the Point at The Cultch Historic Theatre from January 29–February 2
- This show is Extra Live, meaning every performance is relaxed!
- Kiinalik: These Sharp Tools at Performance Works on February 1
- Prince Hamlet at Frederic Wood Theatre on January 27
How does a relaxed performance work?
- The show is adjusted
- House lights stay on
- Sound and light are adjusted to a lower or less intense level
- All strobe lights or strobe-like effects are removed
- Regular “rules” of going to theatre don’t need to be observed
- No “shushing”, it is ok to make noise or react
- It is ok to move or get up and walk around
- Visual story of the venue is available
- Visual story of the show is available
- Chill-out space
- A place where people can relax and take a break
- A live video feed from the show (where possible)
Other accessibility features we offer for all of our shows:
- A complimentary ticket for the companion of an Access2, Canucks Autism Network or VocalEye member
- Sighted guides to help attendees get from transit stops to the theatre and back
Please find attached an information sheet with more details, including:
- What a relaxed performance entails
- Information about this year’s relaxed performances
- Information on other shows that people who feel more comfortable at relaxed performances might enjoy
Some things to consider:
- These shows may not be appropriate for young children
- PuSh has great group booking rates (up to 30% discount) so don’t hesitate to get in touch if you are interested in taking advantage of this offer