June is Deafblind Awareness month in BC. Across the province, many communities and schools are celebrating and raising awareness about deafblindness through lightings, proclamations, information booths, and yarn bombing. Check out the happenings at these BC schools!
Contribution by Kristi, EA-Intervenor, SD 43 Coquitlam
June is Deafblind Awareness month! As most of you have either worked with her or seen her in the hall, MD is a student in grade 12 who happens to be Deafblind. She and I talked about how to celebrate it, and in the Deafblind world, "yarn bombing" is a common theme as it is tactile and meant to be explored. She weaved a special piece for Carol's door, and together we came up with some key points she would love people to know. We then decided to go even further, and with the assistance of Mr. Rossington and his classes, the district Brailist, and several EA's, we collaborated and ended up with a beautiful art installation on the pillars at the front of the school. There are raised line drawings of Helen Keller, braille to explore and the write up MD came up with. Please explore, they are meant to be touched!
Contribution by Mary, EA-Intervenor, SD 67 Okanagan-Skaha
On June 2nd, at our high school, I set up an information booth with key facts about deafblindness and where individuals receive support. In addition, students created yarn squares that were put up on the fence outside the school.
Contribution by Ada, EA-Intervenor, SD 39 Vancouver
When Deafblind Awareness Month arrived, MP, a student with deafblindness, gave a presentation to the Crochet Club to raise awareness. Inspired by her presentation, all the club members volunteered to participate in the project. Together, they created crocheted squares, flowers, and pom-poms, which were used to decorate a tree in front of the high school.
June is Deafblind Awareness Month
The following photos illustrate the celebrations about deafblind awareness month at schools in BC.
