Announcements

CALL TO ACTION: Deaf Canadians Need Direct 9-8-8 Access!

Text. Phone. VRS. Not enough. We need a 4th option: Direct ASL/LSQ video calls for 9-8-8 suicide and mental health support. Our mental health...

Donate to Help Relocation of Four Local Deaf Organizations...

The Greater Vancouver Association of Deaf (GVAD), BC Deaf Sports Federation (BCDSF), the BC Association of the Deaf (BCAD),...

GVAD is Moving! – Feb 1, 2025

On December 25th, GVAD President Lisa Anderson announced the relocation of GVAD Head Office on February 1, 2025. The new...

Media Release for IDSL/IWD

International Day of Sign Languages and Official Deaf Flag Recognized in British Columbia (Surrey, British Columbia) — The British Columbia...

Raise the Deaf Flag – New Westminster

Just CONFIRMED! CITY HALL in NEW WESTMINSTER, BC will raise the Deaf Flag Time: 11:00am. Come join British Columbia Association of the Deaf...

Handwaving Deaf Flag for SALE!

We know you have been waiting... here it is! You CAN get your own handwaving DEAF FLAG! We are excited to...

Shine on Sign Languages – Victoria

Celebrate International Day of Sign Languages Date: September 23, 2024 Time: 8:00PM Location: Victoria, BC Meet in front of the Fountain BC Parliament Building 501...

Raise the Deaf Flag With us – Victoria

Let's Celebrate International Day of Sign Languages!Together with the British Columbia Association of the Deaf (BCAD) and the South Vancouver...

“Shine the Blue Light Car Rally

      The Greater Vancouver Association of the Deaf (GVAD) and the BC Association of the Deaf (BCAD), with its committee...

GVAD Announces the 43rd Corn Party!

Welcome to the GVAD Annual Corn Party! Get ready for a shucking good time at Blue Mountain Park. Join us...

GVAD hosts Accessibility Standards Roundtable

Event Name:  Accessibility Standards Roundtable Date: July 13, 2024 Time: from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Location: Room N2203, Douglas College NWR,...

Help Shape BC’s Accessibility Standards 2024

ASL Video Help Shape BC's Accessibility Standards: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xauHK1X2wE ASL Video translation of Engagement Poster: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-eXGqV2cI4 Engage BC, an initiative of the Government Communications...

GVAD SAVE THE DATES for September & October 2024

The Greater Vancouver Association of the Deaf (GVAD) Board announces dates for the community to SAVE THE DATES during...

Queer ASL Aug-Oct Cycle – Registration is Open!

 Aug-Oct Registration Hey everybody! Our Aug-Oct 2023 cycle is PAH* open for registration!*fun fact: PAH means "finally!" "at last!" "i did...

UBC Early Childhood Education training program for Deaf and...

UBC has extended the deadline for application to the Early Childhood Education training program for Deaf and Hard of...

“Big Bad Wolf Trial and Extras” 

Date: Sunday July 30th, 2023. ? Venue: Newmont Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre, Arts Club Theatre; 162 W 1st...