GVAD is sharing this information:
On Thursday, September 24, internationally renowned economist Dr. Stephanie Kelton will join us at the Vancouver Playhouse for a conversation about money, public debt, and the economic stories that shape what we believe is possible.
Date: September 24, 2026
Location: Vancouver Playhouse, 600 Hamilton St, Vancouver
Time: Doors Open: 6:00 pm | Event: 7:00-8:30 pm
The event will include ASL interpretation and CART live captioning, both in person and as part of the livestream.
The evening will also conclude with a moderated audience Q&A, giving attendees an opportunity to ask their own questions and engage directly with Dr. Kelton.
GVAD is sharing this information:
Join us Saturday, October 17th, 2026 at 3pm at the 4 Points by Sheraton Kelowna Airport (5505 Airport Way) for our Annual General Meeting!
We’ll cover yearly highlights, the president’s report, financial overview, board nominations and elections, community input, and a member Q&A.
This year is extra special since OVAD is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a gala the same day.
Check out the gala flyer for details if you’re interested.
Questions or concerns?
Email us at OVADevents@gmail.com.
GVAD is sharing this information:
Hosted by the Disability Action Page of BC
We the PWD of BC demand dignity and an adequate financial support $1950/mo, equal and tied to Market Basket Measure (MBM). No more government-imposed poverty in BC!
Monday, October 5, 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
BC Legislature, Victoria, BC
This comes after decades of government-imposed poverty, discrimination, oppression, abuse & alienation by the many Provincial Governments & Politicians.
We are calling for the monthly Disability Income Support to be equal & tied to the Official Poverty Level of Canada, once & for all.
People with disabilities should not have to choose between paying rent, buying groceries, accessing medication, or meeting other basic needs.
Visual Description: A festive raffle flyer with bold red “50/50 RAFFLE” and golden “online” text. Golden and green “50% JACKPOT” lettering, decorated with stars and sparkles. Below, a red banner lists ticket prices, followed by sales and draw dates, a QR code, and the raffle link. The background has a teal and white mountains geometric pattern.
Our Online Raffle is here!
For 100 years, GVAD has united Deaf people to celebrate our culture, build community, and advocate for our rights.
Your raffle tickets help fund Deaf Interpreters and ASL interpreters, making community events more accessible for Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing members.
Don’t miss your chance at 50% of the jackpot! Grab your tickets today and help make our community more accessible.
Visual Description: A festive flyer with a blue-teal gradient background and faint carnival line art. Three photos in a film-strip frame show a person signing and celebrating at PNE attractions, including an ice show and a red carpet stage. Below, a thank-you message and partner acknowledgment cards for Wavefront, PNE, and Still Interpreting appear on white backgrounds, with the GVAD logo at the bottom.
We had so much fun on August 25, connecting with our Deaf, Deaf-Blind, and Hard of Hearing community at the PNE!
PNE Accessibility Day brought live interpreting, communication access, and VRI services so everyone could enjoy the shows, rides, and games together.
GVAD is so grateful to our accessibility partners. PNE for hosting Accessibility Day and welcoming our community. Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility for VRI services and communication access. Still Interpreting for live interpreting and communication access all day.
We are grateful for partners who make events like this possible.
Visual Description: A flyer with a collage of photos from Corn Party 2026, showing groups of people at picnic tables eating and talking, a wide shot of the park with tents and a crowd gathered, a person tossing a bag toss game, two people smiling together at a table, kids playing with building blocks, and people laughing together on an inflatable bounce castle.
GVAD’s Corn Party 2026 was a huge success!
We had over 100 attendees and volunteers join us for a day of games, food, and community.
Thank you to DYT and FNDC for lending us games and equipment, and deep appreciation to Dan Lecours and every volunteer who made this happen.
Location: Anvil Theatre, 777 Columbia St, New Westminster, BC V3M 1B6
Price: $18.75
Book by Kellen Blair and Joe Kinosian
Lyrics by Kellen Blair
Music by Joe Kinosian
Description: It takes two to tango and two to pull off a wild musical murder comedy!
Murder for Two is the story of a disastrous surprise birthday party for novelist Arthur Whitney. The big surprise was that one of the guests murdered the novelist because he had the habit of revealing his friends darkest, naughtiest secrets in his novels.
First on the scene is small town cop Marcus Moscowicz, who has dreams of becoming a big city detective, and solving this case in record time could be his ticket to the big time. There are 13 suspects and they all have good reason to want Whitney dead and buried, so Moscowicz has his job cut out for him.
Visual Description:
Two men sit side by side in front of a vibrant background filled with golden corn kernels. The man on the left wears a black t-shirt, glasses, and a silver chain necklace. The man on the right wears a navy blue GVAD t-shirt. The GVAD logo appears in the bottom right corner.
Video Transcript:
Hi everyone! I’m Sul, GVAD’s Event Planner.
And I’m Paul, a GVAD Director at Large.
We’re excited to invite you to the GVAD Corn Party!
Join us Saturday, August 22, from 11 AM to 5 PM.
Where? At Central Park in Burnaby!
Come hungry! We’ll have burgers and hotdogs, beef, chicken, veggie, and halal options, plus corn, chips, and drinks!
And there’s something for everyone! I would like to add for you: Kids can enjoy the bouncy castle and fun activities, while adults can join in on card games, life-size Connect 4, Spikeball, and more activities there!
Bring your family, bring your friends, and come spend the day with us!
Tickets are available online or in person at the GVAD office. We’d love to see you there!
Enclosed is the attached 21-page article of Jo-Anne Robinson’s Life and Times – once an all-time swimming star and a long-standing contributor towards Deaf Sports and Culture in Canada. It features many photos and achievements throughout her career as an athlete and a contributor. Her lifelong endeavours towards the Deaf community of any kind are huge. After her death, nothing can fill the emptiness of a world around us without her.
We will always carry the heavy burden of her untimely death in our hearts. We will take her legacy of fearlessness, involvement and adventure to heart by living every day the way she lived hers.
More than anything else, upon the tribute being delivered to hundreds of Deaf people across Canada, we as Deaf citizens or athletes want to thank everyone for recognizing the unforgettable legacy of Jo-Anne Robinson. We will always remember the joy and light Jo-Anne brought into our lives as her soul rests in peace. Finally, we thank you for honouring Jo-Anne.
The Deaf & Hard of Hearing Department is always looking for talented and passionate individuals to work with deaf and hard-of-hearing students in the teaching areas of American Sign Language, English & Numeracy, and Employment.
If you are interested, please keep an eye on the VCC career page and the DHH’s social media outlets!
GVAD is sharing this information:
CALL FOR PERFORMER-CREATORS
A Five-Week Paid Artistic Research Residency ($6000)
I’m thrilled to announce an open call for 3 Performer-Creators to join a new Deaf-led research and development project exploring the intersection of Platform Theatre and Vertical Dance in Performance.
This five-week residency investigates new approaches to theatre creation by combining physical storytelling, ensemble devising, and harness-based performance in collaboration with @aeriosadance at @decidedlyjazz. Together, we’ll create an original work through collaborative research before exploring how it transforms when translated into vertical space
Our long-term vision is to develop this research into a world premiere Deaf-led production
November 9 – December 11, 2026
Weeks 1–2
Inside Out Theatre Studio (Calgary)
Develop an original Platform Theatre work through collaborative devising, physical storytelling, and ensemble creation.
Weeks 3–5
DJD Dance Centre Creative Residency (Calgary)
Translate the work into vertical performance through harness-based exploration in collaboration with Julia Taffe and the Aeriosa team.
WHO SHOULD APPLY? Both Deaf and hearing artists are encouraged to apply. We’re seeking collaborative Performer-Creators who are excited to devise an original work from the ground up? Experience in physical theatre and devised theatre creation is a strong asset?
No previous aerial or harness experience is required.
ASL/English interpretation is confirmed for the residency.
Application Deadline: August 16, 2026
Applicants must be available for the full five-week residency (November 9 – December 11, 2026). Due to the collaborative devising process, participants are expected to commit to the entire research period. Send your video portfolios to landonkrentz@gmail.com or click for email in my bio
Many thanks to the Canada Council for the Arts for funding our project.
GVAD is sharing this information:
We are building our team for the International Day of Sign Languages event on September 23, 2026, at UBC Robson Square.
Current Team: Johnny — Production Manager, Cultural Programming AJ Brown — Venue Coordinator and Sponsorship Heather K. — Accessibility and Interpreting Coordinator Sandra — Treasurer and Merchandise Andrii — Workshop Coordinator Gaelle T. — Marketing and Social Media Lead Elika — Family and Kids Room Lead Christian V – Outreach and Communications Lead
Below are the roles we still need to fill. If interested, please reach out to bccsdteam@outlook.com. Volunteer Coordinator
Recruit and schedule volunteers for event day. The welcome table, attendee check-in, and handing out programs/snacks as people arrive AV and Tech Lead
Set up sound, microphones, and screens for the workshops and main stage. Government and Ministry Liaison
Reach out to government offices to invite a Ministry representative to attend and formally recognize the day. Photographer/Videographer
Take photos and video before and during the event, including short clips for social media and recap content. Day of Event Lead
Be the go to person for keeping the schedule on track and solving problems as they come up on event day. Works closely with our Production Manager. MC for Evening Cultural Showcase
Host the Evening Cultural Showcase from 6:00 to 7:30 PM. Introduce performers and keep the evening flowing smoothly.
GVAD is sharing this information:
Free Tactile Art Workshop with ASL Interpretation
Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM–2:00 PM Location: Main Street & 50th Plaza, Vancouver, BC
Join Temporary Tactile for a free, hands-on community art workshop exploring how to create artwork designed to be experienced through touch. The workshop welcomes people of all ages and abilities, and no artistic experience is needed.
Drop in anytime—no RSVP required. All art supplies are provided.
Enjoy free creative play from 11:00 AM–12:00 PM and 1:30–2:00 PM, with a facilitated workshop from 12:00–1:30 PM.
ASL interpretation will be provided by ASL Interpreting Inc. Access attendants will also be on site to support participants of all ages and abilities and assist with accessing nearby washrooms at Sunset Community Centre.
The event is free, family-friendly, and will take place rain or shine.
GVAD is sharing this information: Deep Cut Open – PDGA C-Tier
The Deep Cut Open is a PDGA-sanctioned C-Tier tournament held at Copper Ridge in Logan Lake, BC. Hosted by Deaf Disc Golfer from Langley, BC, this event marks a historic milestone as one of the first PDGA-sanctioned tournaments centered on Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities in the Canada.
This event is open to all players, including Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing, and hearing participants. Our goal is to raise awareness, promote accessibility, and bring the community together through disc golf.
Date: September 12, 2026
Format: 2 Round (18 holes)
Location: Copper Ridge Disc Golf Course, Logan Lake, BC
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
Sponsorship funds will go towards added cash, prizes, and more.
The following options are available during registration.
Ace Sponsor – $85
Receive an 8.5 x 11 full color sponsor sign at a tee on a course featuring your name and/or logo. Your name or logo will also be featured on the website. Your name will also be listed as a sponsor on discgolfscene.com event registration page, included in the player information email, and we’ll highlight you on a sign at Player Check-In.
Birdie Sponsor – $50
Your name will be listed as a sponsor on discgolfscene.com event registration page, included in the player information email, and we’ll highlight you on a sign at Player Check-In.
Par Sponsor – $25
Your name will be listed as a sponsor on discgolfscene.com event registration page.
Supported by BC Deaf Sports Federation, Highland Valley Outdoor Association, and CV World.
All players are welcome.
Refund policy
CV World is responsible for all refunds and cancellations.
