Announcements
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GVAD Town Hall
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Hello Deaf community of...
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GVAD Leadership 101 Workshop
LEADERSHIP 101 WORKSHOP
For Deafies Ages 18–40
Presenter: John Warren
Date: October 18, 2025
Location: 4445 Norfolk St, Burnaby, BC
Deaf Organizations Matter!
Our community thrives when Deaf...
Events
GVAD Corn Party Cancellation
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GVAD MEMBER SURVEY IS LIVE
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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...
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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),...
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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...
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Media Release for IDSL/IWD
International Day of Sign Languages and Official Deaf Flag Recognized in British Columbia
(Surrey, British Columbia) — The British Columbia...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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“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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
