Greater Vancouver Association of the Deaf

Greater Vancouver Association of the Deaf We are non profit organization focused on promoting Deaf community, welfare and advocacy for our rights & support Deaf people in Greater Vancouver community.

06/18/2026

Visual description:
A light-skinned man with short brown hair and a light beard wears black-rimmed glasses and a dark grey sweatshirt. He has a neutral expression, looking downward and slightly to his right. He is positioned indoors against a plain background featuring a white wall, a white cabinet, and a textured white ceiling.

Video transcript:
Hello everyone!

My name is Brayden, and this is my sign name.

Do you know what is happening this Saturday, June 20?

It is Part 1 of the Deaf Disabled Education Event.

This part is about the movie.

Today, I will explain how the event will start and what the schedule looks like.

The event starts at 1:00 PM.

You can arrive early.

Show up and reserve your seats.

Please come early so you have time.

One hour or half an hour early.

You can arrive starting at 12:00 PM.

At the beginning, before we watch the movie, I will give a short introduction.

It will be brief. About 5 minutes.

Then we will watch the movie.

The movie is 1 hour and 45 minutes long.

After the movie, please stay.

For 15 minutes, we will have a quiet self-reflection time.

Take your own time to reflect on how the movie impacted you.

Your perspective, your feelings, and thoughts.

Then we will have a 15-minute break.

During the break, you can socialize and talk.

After the break, please come back.

Please sit down and stay for another 45 minutes.

That is when we will discuss.

We will have 45 minutes to discuss your thoughts, your feelings, and perspectives.

We can talk about your connection with the movie and its impact.

This movie is educational, so I encourage everyone to reflect first, then discuss.

The discussion will last 45 minutes.
The event ends at 4:00 PM.

Thank you so much for your time, your thoughts, and your understanding.

Great.

Bye!

GVAD is sharing this information:Retirement Party for Aastrid Evensen, Marcia Tanaka & Lisa Dillon EdgettIt’s Time to Re...
06/17/2026

GVAD is sharing this information:
Retirement Party for Aastrid Evensen, Marcia Tanaka & Lisa Dillon Edgett

It’s Time to Retire & Party!
June 25, 10 am - 3 pm
RVSP: [email protected]

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GVAD is sharing this information:Join us for a fun-filled family camping weekend with the Deaf community!πŸ“… Friday, July ...
06/16/2026

GVAD is sharing this information:
Join us for a fun-filled family camping weekend with the Deaf community!

πŸ“… Friday, July 31 – Saturday, August 1, 2026

πŸ“ Hazelmere RV Parks & Campground
18843 8 Avenue, Surrey, BC

πŸ’² $25 Family Day Pass (11:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
πŸ’² $50 Family Overnight Camp (includes Saturday breakfast)

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ All ages welcome!
Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and CODA families are invited.

πŸŽ‰ Activities Include:
β›³ Mini Golf
🏊 Swimming Pool
🎲 Fun Games & Activities
πŸ₯Ύ Hiking Trails

πŸ“§ E-transfer: [email protected]

⏰ Registration Deadline: July 24, 2026

πŸ“ Register here:
Family Camp Registration Form⁠

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-Hg49GZ7ZxjeAylCOFTq8IESI5RNmW-_ojwVa6j6CL4HJFA/viewform?usp=publish-editor

We look forward to seeing families, friends, and community members for a weekend of connection, fun, and outdoor adventure! πŸŒ²πŸ•οΈπŸ’™

GVAD is sharing this information:πŸ“£ Call for Performers & Presenters – Applications Now Open!Are you a Deaf, DeafBlind, H...
06/09/2026

GVAD is sharing this information:
πŸ“£ Call for Performers & Presenters – Applications Now Open!

Are you a Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing, or signing artist, performer, presenter, or community member? This is your chance to share your talent and celebrate Deaf culture, sign language, art, and community!

🎭 Theatre & Skits
🎢 Music & Sign Performance
πŸ“– Storytelling
✍️ ASL Poetry
🎨 Visual Vernacular (VV)
πŸ’ƒ Dance & Movement
πŸ‘§ Youth Performances
🎀 Presentations & Workshops
πŸ“… Event Date: September 23, 2026
πŸ“ Location: UBC Robson Square Theatre, Vancouver, BC

This family-friendly community event welcomes participants of all ages.

πŸ‘‰Form link:
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=DQSIkWdsW0yxEjajBLZtrQAAAAAAAAAAAAN__5GGDZdUMEIwUFJBT0RBSDFMS0VESVIxMk4zWTYxNi4u&origin=lprLink++We&route=shorturl

⏰ Application Deadline: End of June 2026

Selected performers and presenters may receive an honorarium based on available funding.

✨ Share your talent. Inspire our community.

πŸ’œπŸŽ­πŸŽΆ

GVAD is sharing this information:🎬 Teeny Tales is a short-form children's series, specifically developed for children ag...
06/09/2026

GVAD is sharing this information:
🎬 Teeny Tales is a short-form children's series, specifically developed for children aged 4-6 who are communicating with American Sign Language (ASL). Written and directed by creators from the Deaf community, this program brings classic fairy tale characters to life in hilarious two-minute original stories.

πŸŽ‰You can watch the full playlist for free on CBC Gem under the CBC Kids section.

Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPZ40gM7aDFDUyu_G6Y9988zAUsuFvtqF

GVAD is sharing this information:Come out for a hike AND Deaf Night Out!Don't want to do the hike? That's OK! Come for D...
06/08/2026

GVAD is sharing this information:
Come out for a hike AND Deaf Night Out!

Don't want to do the hike? That's OK! Come for Deaf Night Out!
Socialize, eat some yummy food and have some drinks.

ALSO... If you come for Deaf Night Out, you'll have a chance to win a draw for 2 BC Lions game tickets!
Game day (BC Lions vs Calgary Stampeders) is June 27th!

When: Saturday June 20th.

Meet for hiking at 6970 Chute Lake Road, Kelowna BC at 1:30pm
Hiking starts at 2pm.

Deaf night out starts at 4pm - at Creekside Pub and Grill
3929 Lakeshore Road, Kelowna BC.

Need more information, have any questions or concerns? Please contact Linda or David.
Linda: Text 250-485-7735
David: Text 780-965-3781

Hope to see you all there!

🎯 We at GVAD are hosting our Co****le Tournament on July 25, 2026!Join us for a fun day of co****le, prizes, food, and c...
06/08/2026

🎯 We at GVAD are hosting our Co****le Tournament on July 25, 2026!

Join us for a fun day of co****le, prizes, food, and community at Bonsor Recreation Centre!

πŸ“… Date: July 25, 2026
πŸ•™ Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
πŸ“ Where: Bonsor Recreation Centre, 6550 Bonsor Ave, Burnaby, BC V5H 4P6

Registration fees:
Players:
GVAD Member: $20
Non-Member: $30

Fans and Spectators:
GVAD Member: $5
Non-Member: $10

πŸ‘‰ Get your ticket: https://gvad.ca/co****le
Registration deadline - July 15!

The more players who register, the bigger the jackpot prize!

Two categories: Kids Co****le (15 and under) β€” prize awarded to winner 16+ Co****le Tournament β€” cash prize awarded to winner(s)

Plus 50/50 raffles and food and beverages available for purchase.

GVAD is sharing this information:Announcement of three summer workshops with ASL interpretation available upon request a...
06/07/2026

GVAD is sharing this information:
Announcement of three summer workshops with ASL interpretation available upon request at The Capilano Review.

During the registration process, participants are asked whether they would benefit from ASL interpretation. We will arrange for two interpreters to be present at the workshop if a participant indicates that this would be beneficial for them

The Question of Language is the Answer to Power, with SF Ho
Saturday, June 13, 2-4pm
Saturday, June 14, 2-4pm
In-person at Centre A (Unit 205, 268 Keefer Street, Vancouver)
Registration Fee: $45 / Free for Indigenous participants / PWYC

Registration closes Sunday, June 7
Further details and accessibility information: https://thecapilanoreview.com/the-question-of-language-is-the-answer-to-power-with-sf-ho/

Arboreal Velvet, with Tiziana La Melia and Ada Smailbegović
Saturday, July 25, 1-4pm
Sunday, July 26, 1-4pm
In-person at 221A Project Space (825 Pacific Street, Vancouver)
Registration Fee: $45 / Free for Indigenous participants / PWYC
Registration closes Saturday, July 11

Further details and accessibility information: https://thecapilanoreview.com/arboreal-velvet-with-tiziana-la-melia-and-ada-smailbegovic/

Poetics of Totality, with Fan Wu
Saturday, August 8, 11am-2pm PST (2-5pm EST)
Sunday, August 9, 11am-2pm PST (2-5pm EST)
Online on Zoom
Registration Fee: $45 / Free for Indigenous participants / PWYC
Registration closes Saturday, July 25

Further details and accessibility information: https://thecapilanoreview.com/poetics-of-totality-with-fan-wu/

🐾 Reminder: Dog Meetup is this Sunday!⚠️ Important: The address has changed. Please meet us at the parking lot at 626 Ma...
06/07/2026

🐾 Reminder: Dog Meetup is this Sunday!

⚠️ Important: The address has changed.
Please meet us at the parking lot at 626 Mariner Wy, Coquitlam, BC V3C 5W8 at 10:00 AM.

We at GVAD are inviting you and your four-legged friends to gather at Off-Leash Dog Park on Sunday, June 7, 2026.

If you arrive after 10:00 AM, please head directly to the off-leash dog park.

We look forward to seeing you and your dogs there tomorrow! 🐢

GVAD is sharing this information:Join us for the DeafBlind Awareness Picnic in celebration of National DeafBlind Awarene...
06/03/2026

GVAD is sharing this information:
Join us for the DeafBlind Awareness Picnic in celebration of National DeafBlind Awareness Month.

Hosted by Wavefront Centre and CNIB Deafblind Community Services, this community picnic will include lunch, touch-based games, and an opportunity to connect in an inclusive outdoor setting.

Friday, June 12, 2026
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Lafarge Lake, Coquitlam

Family and friends are welcome. Please bring your own drinks and lawn chairs. Participants are responsible for requesting an intervenor, if needed.

RSVP by June 5, 2026:
[email protected]
[email protected]

Centre for Communication Accessibility

Address

4445 Norfolk Street
Burnaby, BC
V5G0A7

Telephone

+17788260229

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