Get to know our Inclusion & Equity Programs
At Peer Mentor+, one of our program areas centres on inclusion and equity. With this in mind, we plan events and activities throughout the year. Take a look at our upcoming programming, and make sure to check back often for updates!
Upcoming Programs
Sign Language Basics
Interested in learning basic sign language skills? This is a weekly 1.5 hours drop-in that is a fun, interactive, virtual way to learn with Deaf Peer Mentors.
Dates
- Starting the week of January 30 until the week of April 10 (the last day is April 13)
- Occurring every Tuesday and Thursday from 4:00-5:30pm
How to join
- Meeting ID: 943 9355 8181
- Passcode: 669694
- Please use your GBC email address to sign up
ASL Snakes & Ladders
For Deaf and Hard of Hearing students and hearing students learning ASL. Join in and be social, in ASL, while playing board games. A great way to de-stress, bring joy and laugh, all while improving ASL skills.
Dates
- Starting on February 1
- Occurring every Wednesday from 4:00-6:00 pm
How to join
- Please contact Vanita at Vanita.Dama@georgebrown.ca
Chat with Deaf Peer Mentors
Join our Deaf Peer Mentors to improve and practise American Sign Language skills. Conversational ASL skills are increased in a fun and low-stress environment.
The program also offers support to Deaf students looking to chat or play games.
Spaces are limited. To book a session, email Vanita.Dama@georgebrown.ca
Sign Language Media Night - SLMN
Sign Language Media Night features screenings of films that include Sign Language with an open discussion via an online survey regarding the screening. The screening comes from media such as movies, tv, interviews, social media and more.
