Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, Inc. - GLAD

Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, Inc. - GLAD Equal access for deaf, deafblind, deaf disabled, and hard of hearing communities in Los Angeles County.

The Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, Inc., known as GLAD, has been improving the overall well-being of deaf* people since its creation in 1969. Recognizing the diversity of our communities, GLAD believes in supporting personal choice of communication mode(s). All persons, regardless of hearing loss, race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship status, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, age, disability, and military status, are welcome at GLAD.

*When we use “deaf”, GLAD refers to all deaf people, including those who are deafblind, deaf disabled, and hard of hearing.

📢 Medicare & Medicare Advantage WorkshopHave questions about Medicare? Join GLAD and the Center for Health Care Rights t...
10/06/2026

📢 Medicare & Medicare Advantage Workshop

Have questions about Medicare? Join GLAD and the Center for Health Care Rights to learn about Medicare benefit changes, Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage, open enrollment, and the Extra Help Program.

A DPSS Eligibility Worker will also be onsite to assist with applications and provide information.

📅 Wednesday, November 4, 2026
⏰ 10 AM–12 PM
📍 GLAD – 2222 Laverna Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90041
🤟 ASL Interpretation Available
📱 Facebook Live
🔗 GLADinc.org/medicareadvantage

☎️ VP: (323) 892-2225
📧 [email protected]



ID: Blue, red, white, and cream flyer for a Medicare & Medicare Advantage workshop hosted by GLAD and the Center for Health Care Rights. Topics include Medicare changes, enrollment, and Extra Help. Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 10 AM–12 PM at GLAD Los Angeles. ASL interpreters and Facebook Live available.

📢 DPSS (Department of Public Social Services) is partnering with GLAD for a workshop related to Medi-Cal changes and oth...
10/05/2026

📢 DPSS (Department of Public Social Services) is partnering with GLAD for a workshop related to Medi-Cal changes and other benefits. It will be livestreamed to GLAD's page.

For information on Medi-Cal changes, CalWorks, CalFresh, the Toy Loan Program, and the Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI), you are invited to attend. A DPSS Eligibility worker will be present to assist with applications and provide information.

ASL interpretation will be provided. For additional accommodation, please contact GLAD.

📅 Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
🕜Time: 10 AM - 12 PM
📍Location: GLAD, 2222 Laverna Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90041
🔗 Website: GLADinc.org/medicalworkshop

For more information or questions:
☎️ Phone: 323.892.2225 VP
📩 Email: [email protected]

ID: A white background features the logos of GLAD and DPSS at the top, accompanied by a teal transparent board displaying an image of a medical insurance application. The prominent text reads "MEDICAL CHANGES & OTHER BENEFITS."

In the middle, logos for Facebook Live and ASL interpreters are present, with text below listing: "1. Medi-Cal changes, 2. CalWorks & CalFresh programs, 3. Toys Loan program, and 4. Cash Assistance Programs for Immigrants (CAPI)."

The following line asks, "NEED HELP APPLYING?" alongside a smaller logo for DPSS, indicating that "DPSS Eligibility worker will assist with applications & information onsite."

A teal board contains details for an event: "Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 10 AM - 12 PM, 2222 Laverna Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90041."

At the bottom, there are four images representing a Blue Cross insurance card, a Medi-Cal card, an LA Care card, and an LA Care Medi-Cal card.

Lastly, a teal board displays the video phone logo with the number (323) 892-2225 and an email logo with the address [email protected].

Spanish Version

DPSS (Departamento de Servicios Sociales Públicos) se ha asociado con GLAD para ofrecer un taller sobre los cambios en Medi-Cal y otros beneficios. El taller se transmitirá en vivo a través de la página de Facebook de GLAD.

Para obtener información sobre los cambios en Medi-Cal, CalWORKs, CalFresh, el Programa de Préstamo de Juguetes y el Programa de Asistencia en Efectivo para Inmigrantes (CAPI), está invitado a asistir. Un trabajador de elegibilidad de DPSS estará
presente para ayudar con las solicitudes y proporcionar información.

Se proporcionará interpretación en ASL. Si necesitas alojamiento adicional, ponte en contacto con GLAD.

Fecha: Martes, 27 de octubre de 2026

Hora: 10 AM - 12 PM
Ubicación: GLAD, 2222 Laverna Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90041
Sitio web: GLADinc.org/medicalworkshop

Para obtener más información o si tiene preguntas:
Teléfono: 323.892.2225 VP
Correo electrónico: [email protected]

ID: Un fondo blanco presenta los logotipos de GLAD y DPSS en la parte superior, acompañados de un panel transparente de color verde azulado que muestra una imagen de una solicitud de seguro médico. El texto destacado dice: “CAMBIOS EN MEDI-CAL Y
OTROS BENEFICIOS”.

En el centro, aparecen los logotipos de Facebook Live y de intérpretes de ASL, con el siguiente texto debajo: “1. Cambios en Medi-Cal, 2. Programas CalWORKs y CalFresh, 3. Programa de Préstamo de Juguetes y 4. Programa de Asistencia en Efectivo para Inmigrantes (CAPI)”.

La siguiente línea pregunta: “¿NECESITA AYUDA PARA PRESENTAR UNA SOLICITUD?”, junto a un logotipo más pequeño de DPSS, indicando que “un trabajador de elegibilidad de DPSS estará disponible en el lugar para ayudar con las solicitudes y proporcionar
información”.

Un panel de color verde azulado contiene los detalles de un evento: “Martes, 27 de octubre de 2026, 10 AM - 12 PM, 2222 Laverna Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90041." En la parte inferior, hay cuatro imágenes que representan una tarjeta de seguro de Blue Cross, una tarjeta de Medi-Cal, una tarjeta de LA Care y una tarjeta de LA Care Medi-Cal.
Por último, un panel de color verde azulado muestra el logotipo de videoteléfono con el número (323) 892-2225 y un logotipo de correo electrónico con la dirección [email protected]

📺🤟 Turn On Captions!Closed captions help make public spaces more accessible for D/deaf and hard of hearing people and ma...
10/05/2026

📺🤟 Turn On Captions!

Closed captions help make public spaces more accessible for D/deaf and hard of hearing people and many others.

LA County is encouraging businesses and public facilities to turn on captions on TVs visible to the public. It’s a simple step that can make a big difference in communication access.

Learn more about the Turn On Captions campaign in the link below.



Read more: https://ad.lacounty.gov/about-us/campaigns/turn-on-captions
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is for informational purposes only. Inclusion of any events or activities does not constitute sponsorship or endorsement.

🕎 Hanukkah Brunch!The Southern California Jewish Deaf Community invites you to celebrate the Festival of Lights with fri...
10/02/2026

🕎 Hanukkah Brunch!

The Southern California Jewish Deaf Community invites you to celebrate the Festival of Lights with friends, food, and community!

📅 Sunday, December 6, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
📍 Playa Vista, CA (Final address will be announced at a later date)
🎟️ Early Bird: $65 through November 1
🎟️ Regular Admission: $75, November 2–22
🎁 Auction & raffle prizes!

Questions or more info:
📧 [email protected]
🔗 jewishdeafcongress.org
Scan the QR code on the flyer
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is for informational purposes only. Inclusion of any events or activities does not constitute sponsorship or endorsement.

📢 Deaf Plus Training 101 presented by GLAD and North Los Angeles County Region Center available from July through Januar...
10/02/2026

📢 Deaf Plus Training 101 presented by GLAD and North Los Angeles County Region Center available from July through January 2027

Who can attend? Families, Vendors, and Regional Center Staff. All five trainings are provided virtually via Zoom

📅 October 19, 2026 🕐 9 AM - 11 AM: Language deprivation and its impact on development - To prevent and reduce the impacts of language deprivation by increasing awareness, early indenification, and implementation of accessible language strategiess for DeafPlus individuals

📅 November 2, 2026 🕐 9 AM - 11 AM: Communication Accommodations for the DeafPlus Community - To ensure consistent, effective, and individualized communication access by identifying, implementing, and matainataining appropriate communication accommodtions

📅January 11, 2027 🕐 9 AM - 11 AM: DeafPlus 101 - To increase knowledge and cultural competence among participants so they can interacr respectfully, effectively, and confidenaly with DeafPlus individuals

Provided by NLACRC HCBS funds and to register, scan the QR Code on the flyer

📍Location: Zoom online
🔗 bit.ly/DeafPlus101Training

More info or questions:
Ask for Ted Horon-Billard III
☎️ 818-626-5030 VP
📧 [email protected]

GLAD, CODIE, B-GLAD, TCGLAD and OCDEAF are having a virtual fundraiser with Panda Express restaurant ALL DAY TODAY!Befor...
10/02/2026

GLAD, CODIE, B-GLAD, TCGLAD and OCDEAF are having a virtual fundraiser with Panda Express restaurant ALL DAY TODAY!

Before stopping by Panda Express, please order online for either pick up. Ordering at the restaurant will not be accepted. All Panda Express restaurants open from 9 AM to 11:30 PM (Depending on locations).

❓ How to order pickup at Panda Express
1️⃣ Download Panda Express app on your mobile phone or tablet
2️⃣ Create a new or login into your account
3️⃣ Enter code 9017362 in "Fundraiser Code Box" at checkout
❌ Ordering at the restaurant will not be accepted
Video instruction in ASL:
https://bit.ly/PandaExpressApp_ASL

💟 Thank you for your support to our local deaf agencies and your donation will make a difference for our deaf, deafblind, deaf disabled, and hard of hearing communities in Southern California to continue receiving quality services.

🌯🔥 IT’S FINALLY HAPPENING! 🔥🌯We’re super excited to announce that we’re having a Chipotle Fundraiser! 🎉Grab your burrito...
10/01/2026

🌯🔥 IT’S FINALLY HAPPENING! 🔥🌯

We’re super excited to announce that we’re having a Chipotle Fundraiser! 🎉

Grab your burrito, bowl, tacos, or whatever your Chipotle favorite is 😋 — and enjoy a delicious meal while helping support our fundraiser! ❤️

📅 Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
⏰ Time: 4-8 PM
📍 Location: 5047 Eagle Rock Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90041
🔑 Code: B8GPRBT
🔗 Order Online:
https://www.chipotle.com/order

Every order helps, so bring your family, invite your friends, and come hungry! 🙌🌯

We’ve been looking forward to this one, and we’d really appreciate your support. Thank you for helping us make this fundraiser a success! 💚

SAVE THE DATE & SHARE THIS POST! 📲



Visual Description:
A fundraising flyer with a large foil-wrapped burrito in the center, bold text reading “DO GOOD WITH CHIPOTLE,” and event details for a fundraiser benefiting the Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness.

Spanish Version:

🌯🔥 ¡POR FIN ESTÁ SUCEDIENDO! 🔥🌯
¡Estamos súper emocionados de anunciar que tendremos una Recaudación de Fondos de Chipotle! 🎉
Ven por tu burrito, bowl, tacos o tu platillo favorito de Chipotle 😋 y disfruta de una deliciosa comida mientras apoyas nuestra recaudación de fondos. ❤️
📅 Fecha: Miércoles, 4 de noviembre de 2026
⏰ Hora: 4:00–8:00 PM
📍 Lugar: 5047 Eagle Rock Blvd, Los Ángeles, CA 90041
🔑 Código: B8GPRBT
🔗 Ordena en línea: https://www.chipotle.com/order

¡Cada pedido cuenta! Invita a tu familia y amigos, y ¡ven con mucho apetito! 🙌🌯
Hemos estado esperando con mucha ilusión este evento y agradeceríamos muchísimo tu apoyo. ¡Gracias por ayudarnos a hacer de esta recaudación un gran éxito! 💚

📢 WE'RE HIRING! Join our deaf and deaf friendly team and make an impact in the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind and Deaf...
10/01/2026

📢 WE'RE HIRING!

Join our deaf and deaf friendly team and make an impact in the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind and Deaf Disabled communities. Visit our website for job openings.

🔗Apply today: GLADinc.org/careers



ID: White background with pale teal-magenta gradient tint. At the top are GLAD, OCDEAF, CODIE, TC-GLAD, and BGLAD logos in white. Beneath is the following text in black:
Hiring Now
Join Our Team
Visit our website for job openings
Button image with text: "Apply Now"
At bottom is a white search bar with text: "gladinc.org/careers" and QR code

10/01/2026

☕🤟 Happy International Coffee Day!

Hot or iced? Sweet or strong? We all have our favorite way to enjoy coffee! 😋

How do YOU like your coffee? ☕ Tell us in the comments!

Happy International Coffee Day from GLAD! 💙



GLADinc.org/HICD

Video Description:
The video opens with a colorful International Coffee Day flyer featuring coffee-themed graphics.
The scene then transitions to Adelaida and Kelsey, who communicate in ASL about how they like their coffee. Kelsey shares that she likes hers “Iced and Sweet,” and Adelaida responds, “Same!”
They share their favorite coffee choices—Iced Coffee and Latte.
The video ends with everyone together wishing viewers, “Happy International Coffee Day from GLAD!” ☕🤟

Transcription:
Adelaida:
Coffee time! How do you like your coffee?
Kelsey:
ICED and Sweet
Adelaida:
Same
Kelsey:
What’s your favorite coffee?
Kelsey & Adelaida:
Iced coffee!
Iced Latte!
Ending – Everyone together
“Happy International Coffee Day from GLAD!” ☕🤟

📣 Community Survey OpportunityA written interview survey is seeking Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals, age 21 and old...
09/30/2026

📣 Community Survey Opportunity

A written interview survey is seeking Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals, age 21 and older, to share their experiences related to mental health and/or addiction treatment

Topics include treatment access, communication, barriers, support, and ideas for improving services.

Interested or have questions?
📧 [email protected]

Please see the flyer for full participation details

GLAD is sharing this survey for community awareness.



is for informational purposes only. Inclusion of any events or activities does not constitute sponsorship or endorsement.

Address

2222 Laverna Avenue
Los Angeles, CA
90041

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+13238922225

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