A flyer for a “Health Advocacy Workshop” organized by Vancouver Coastal Health’s Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind Well-Being Program. The event is on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at AimHi, 956 Kerry Street, Prince George. It is specifically for people who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or DeafBlind, and it is for BC residents only. The flyer outlines the workshop topics, including:

– What is Health Advocacy?

– What is the current system like?

– Tips for advocating for yourself and your support system

– Q&A period

Schedule:

10 AM – 12 PM: Part 1

12 PM – 1 PM: Lunch

1 PM – 3 PM: Part 2 & Wrap Up

People are encouraged to sign up or request accommodations by emailing felicia.damato@vch.ca before Friday, September 26, 2025. The workshop will be in ASL, with voice interpreters available on request. Lunch is provided by NIAD. The flyer includes the Vancouver Coastal Health logo at the bottom right corner.

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Text version of the flyer:

Are you Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or DeafBlind?
Come and join us for tips around navigating the Health System in British Columbia! BC Residents Only
This workshop is to show how a Deaf/Hard of Hearing/Deaf-Blind can advocate themselves in the healthcare system. We will share some information and tips! Bring your curiosity and questions!
Topics will include:
What is Health Advocacy?
What is the current system like?
Tips for advocating for yourself and your support system
Q&A period
When: Saturday, October 4, 2025
Where: AimHi, 956 Kerry Street, Prince George
Time: 10 AM to 12 PM – Part 1
12 PM to 1 PM – Lunch
1 PM to 3 PM – Part 2 & Wrap Up
Sign up or have questions/accommodations?
Email: felicia.damato@vch.ca
Sign up deadline:
Friday, September 26, 2025
Workshop in ASL. Please email for voice interpreters/DI/accommodation requests. Lunch provided by NIAD.