After two year hiatus, the students at VCC are pleased to welcome you all back to Deaf Deaf World! This year’s theme is “Deafopoly” based on the famous board game. We invite you to join us Saturday June 4th at the Broadway Campus of Vancouver Community College (VCC). The event will run 11am to 3pm, and admission is by donation.
Joy, wearing a grey sweater, sits setting up a board game.
Erinn, wearing a brown sweater and green headband, walks by and sits down.
Joy: Hey!
Erinn: Hi! Can I join you?
Joy: Yes!
Erinn: Thanks.
Joy: Hey, did you know that Deaf Deaf World is happening again this year?
Erinn: Really?
Joy: Yes!
Erinn: When?
Joy: Saturday June 4, from 11 am to 3 pm. The theme is… Deafopoly!
The board game that looks like Monopoly but reads Deafopoly is set up with playing pieces, dice, and money.
Erinn: Oh, cool! So what is Deaf Deaf World?
Joy: One sec. Hey, can you explain?
Joy looks at the game board and Cindy appears inside the board, wearing a black turtleneck.
Cindy: There’s lots to do at Deaf Deaf World. We’ll have booths with games, facepainting, ASL story time for children, plus you can meet and chat with new people.
Erinn: Where is it?
Joy: Here, at Vancouver Community College, Broadway campus, building B, level 2. It’s wheelchair accessible with elevators.
Erinn: How much is admission?
Joy: By donation. We suggest around $5 per group or family.
Erinn: Is it cash only?
Joy: You can donate with cash, credit or debit card.
Erinn: Perfect! Who can come?
Cindy: It’s for all identities and signing levels. Invite your friends, partners, and family – everyone is welcome! But, you should know that speaking isn’t allowed.
Joy: Right. To communicate, you can sign, gesture, or write.
Cindy: Come start your journey learning ASL at Deaf Deaf World!
Erinn: I hope I’ll see Mr. Deafopoly.
Joy: Me too.
Mr. Deafopoly (Vincent, wearing a top hat and black suit jacket) pops out from behind a pillar.
Mr. Deafopoly: I’m excited! You’ll be there, right?
Erinn and Joy think they see something and look around, but Mr. Deafopoly has disappeared. They shrug and roll the dice.
All: Come on! See you June 4th!
