Announcements

GVAD & BCAD Host: Town Hall on Deaf Housing...

Join us for an important community conversation focused on removing barriers in housing for Deaf communities.

Van Slam FINALS ft. GC Vasquez

Van Slam Finals! This invitational slam will feature 8 poets who have competed all season, collecting points towards their chance to be the Vancouver Poetry Slam Champion! The winner goes on compete at the Canadian Individual Poetry Slam as part of Verses Festival of Words April 23-May 2, 2026.

IBPOC Virtual Anti-Racism Meetings Registration

IBPOC hosts the meeting to collect your voices for reporting to Anti-Racism legislation and BC government reforms to laws related to anti-racism.

ASL Interpreted: Deaf-Friendly Visit to H.R. MacMillan Space Centre 

GVAD is excited to announce a Deaf-accessible visit to the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre! We will have an ASL interpreter on site for the entire visit. This is a rare opportunity, as interpretation is typically not available at this venue. Everyone is welcome!

ACE-BC: Participants needed for a study

We need input from Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of hearing students in college/ university in BC.

GVAD 100-Year Celebration Gala – Tickets Are BACK!

Hello everyone! I’m Lisa Anderson, part of the GVAD 100-Year Gala Event Committee, serving in Event Promotions & Fundraising. From time to time, you’ll see other committee members and me taking turns sharing updates and announcements as we get closer to this historic celebration.

FoodSafe Level 1 — Taught in ASL

We at GVAD are working to bring a FoodSafe Level 1 instructor who teaches in ASL to the Lower Mainland — but first, we need to know you're interested.

ODF: ASL Research and Resource Development Research Fund

The Ontario Deaf Foundation (ODF) is pleased to announce the launch of the ASL Research and Resource Development Award Competition.

Canadian Deaf Women’s Conference: July 15–18

Canadian Deaf Women’s Conference Committee hosting this national conference that brings together diverse participants to engage with Deaf women’s leadership and perspectives, inspiring AWE (All Women Empowered) across Canada.

ASL Interpreted Performance “Silence: Mabel and Alexander Graham...

The Douglas College Department of Theatre and Stagecraft & Event Technology presents Silence: Mabel and Alexander Graham Bell.

BCCSD Annual General Meeting RSVP and Membership

BCCSD preparing for the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Saturday, February 28, and would like to remind members about membership renewal requirements for voting eligibility. 

Accessibility Features for the Milano Cortina 2026 Games

As Canada’s Olympic and Paralympic Network, CBC is dedicated to making the Milano Cortina 2026 Games accessible for people in Canada.

OVAD: 3rd Annual D/HH Winter Festival – RSVP by...

OVAD hosts our 3rd annual Deaf and Hard of Hearing winter festival on March 1st, and Deaf Night Out at Kelly O Brian's in West Kelowna on Feb 28th

GVAD Community Fundraising Pancake Brunch

Join us for our Community Fundraising Pancake Brunch! Eat great food, reconnect with friends, and support Deaf community programs.

GVAD Community Workshops

The Greater Vancouver Association of the Deaf is looking to host new workshops and events for the community.

Announcement: Deaf Community Foundation 2025 AGM

The Deaf Community Foundation of British Columbia invites community members to its 2025 Annual General Meeting.