Detroit Black Deaf Advocates

09/17/2026

Join us for The Office of Disability Affairs Community Advisory Council meeting happening TOMORROW!


Friday, September 18, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Northwest Activities Center |18100 Meyers Rd, Detroit, MI 48226

We encourage in-person participation, however, Zoom access is available: https://cityofdetroit.zoom.us/j/85756018323.

Parking Information: There’s free parking behind the facility.

09/10/2026

Friendly Reminder: DBDA's general meeting resumes this Saturday, September 12th!

Where: University Center (WCCCD) 19305 Venier Rd Harper Wood, MI 48224

Time: 12pm -3pm

Hope we will see you soon!

08/25/2026

You're invited to the The Division on Deaf, Deaf Blind, and Hard of Hearing Advisory Council Meeting

Saturday, October 3
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
MSUFCU Headquarters 1 – Community Room
3777 West Rd., East Lansing, MI 48823

Individuals who have accommodation requests should contact Emma Heisey at [email protected] by September 15.

Meeting locations/times to be determined by DODDBHH.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/HlUm50ZB3tH

08/21/2026

Join the City of Detroit Office of Disability Affairs for the monthly Community Listening Session!

Share your experiences, challenges, and ideas for creating a more accessible Detroit.

📅 Wednesday, August 26, 2026
⏰ 5:00–6:30 PM
📍 Northwest Activities Center
💻 Join in person or scan the QR code to participate virtually via Zoom.

Your voice matters. Help us build a more inclusive and accessible Detroit! ♿️

08/15/2026

Have a hard time to look for us and our CookOut spot: Shelter #1. NO WORRIES! WE GOT YALL! Importantly, spot our adult bounce house! That is our spot!

08/10/2026

✨️ FRIENDLY REMINDER: OUR DBDA'S ANNUAL COOKOUT STARTS AT NOON til 8PM THIS SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026! ✨️

IT IS FOR FUNDRAISING TO BENEFITS 2027 BLACK TIE GALA & WORKSHOP. COME TO SUPPORT US AND OUR COMMUNITY!

A FREE MEAL FOR CHILDREN (12 YEARS OLD AND UNDER ONLY) : FREE HAMBURGER & HOT DOGS, CHIPS, AND DRINK.

WHERE TO FIND OUR COOKOUT SPOT? - SHELTER #1 at BELLE CREEK PARK (5 MILE & MIDDLEBELT), REDFORD TOWNSHIP, MI.

WE HOPE YOU, YOUR FAMILY, AND FRIENDS COME TO OUR COOKOUT, ENJOY OUR DELICIOUS FOODS, LAUGH, PLAY, HAVE A GOOD TIME TOGETHER! LET'S HAVE A WONDERFUL MEMORABLE COOKOUT TOGETHER!

ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS? PLEASE CONTACT SHARI SMITH THE COOKOUT CHAIRPERSON OR US: [email protected] Image Description]

This flyer is for Detroit Black Deaf Advocates (DBDA)'s Annual Cookout.

Visual Elements:- The background is a reddish brown and dark orange color scheme. A statement on the left side top on corner: Fundraising is going to Workshop and GALA 2027.

- Image: a black stamp of Detroit Black Deaf Advocates with yellow letters " Chapter #6 presents" is featured in the right side top at corner.

- Image middle on the flyer: translucent square image of BBQ with intense fire: grilled burger meats and grilled sausages laying on a round shaped grill.

Details:- Location: Bell Creek County Park15300 Inkster Rd Redford Charter Township, MI 48239

- Date: Saturday, August, 15th, 2026

- Time: 11AM - 8PM

-Announcement: . . . . Raffle/prize, Food, Drinks, Bounce For Kids.

07/31/2026

Hope we will see you there tomorrow!

📚🎒 Back-to-School Bash! 🎉AADHH

Join us as we kick off the new school year with a fun-filled afternoon for the whole community!

📅 August 1
🕛 12:00–4:00 PM
📍 Phelps Park
11303 Steel St., Detroit, MI 48227

✨ Everyone is welcome! Bring your family, invite your friends, and come enjoy a great day with the community. We can’t wait to see you there! 💙🍎

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