Deaf Community – We Need YOUR Help – Spread the word!
GVAD is hosting an ASL & Deaf Culture virtual workshop on December 1, 2025, and it’s designed especially for hearing people who want to learn more about our beautiful language, culture, and community.
This is a fantastic chance for your family, friends, co-workers, teachers, service providers, and anyone who interacts with Deaf people to understand more and build stronger communication and relationships.
Monday, December 1, 2025
6:00–7:30 PM Pacific
$30.00
ASL & English interpreters provided
All proceeds support the GVAD 100th Anniversary Gala.
Please share this link with them: https://bit.ly/gvadaslworkshop
Let’s work together to grow awareness, build connections, and strengthen Deaf–hearing relationships in our community.
Any questions you may e-mail to gvad100@gvad.ca
Thank you for your support!
GVAD 100th Anniversary Gala Committee
P. 1 Visual Description:
A bright blue promotional poster announces a virtual workshop called “ASL & Deaf Culture?” in bold yellow text.
The top banner text, in bold white, says it is for hearing family and friends with no prior experience. A red badge on the left says, “New Date Rescheduled.”
On the lower left, there is a photo of a man with short, salt-and-pepper grey hair, wearing large yellow glasses and looking upward. Yellow and white text around him introduces him as Imran Hakamali, Deaf Presenter.
Details on the right list: Date: Monday, December 1, 2025, Time: 6:00–7:30 PM Pacific, Cost: $30, and a registration link. The poster includes the GVAD 100-year celebration logo.
The bottom notes that ASL and English interpreters are provided and that proceeds support the Greater Vancouver Association of the Deaf 100 Year Anniversary Gala Committee.
P. 2 Visual Description:
A blue background poster with two main sections. On the left, bold yellow text at the top reads “IMRAN.”
Below it, white paragraphs describe Imran’s background: over 25 years of teaching, his Master of Social Work studies at Gallaudet University, his love of travel, memories of his late dog Sophie, and life with his energetic 4-year-old dog Chico. Additional text explains that he enjoys meaningful conversations about culture, current events, and everyday life.
On the right side, a yellow header reads “TO REGISTER.” Beneath it is a short link to register, followed by instructions to scan a QR code.
A large blue-and-white QR code is centered on the right.
At the bottom, yellow text provides a contact email for questions: GVAD100@gvad.ca.
