Bay Area Black Deaf Advocates

10/08/2026

09/28/2026

The Western Regional Conference wrapped up with a bang! Thank you to everyone who came together to meet, connect, and learn from one another. We’re grateful you were part of it! 🖤

09/16/2026

Come join us this Saturday for our in-person BABDA General Meeting in San Francisco!

Saturday, September 19th
11:00 AM–2:00 PM

Disability Cultural Center – San Francisco
We’ll be coming together to connect, share updates, and discuss what’s happening with BABDA. We’ll also talk about our upcoming Western Regional Conference, future events, and other plans for our community.

Please note: This meeting will be in person only. A Zoom option will not be available.
Whether you’ve been involved with BABDA for a while or are just interested in learning more, we’d love to have you join us!

Come be part of the conversation, we want to hear from you !

09/11/2026

* Register – Sign up to attend the conference and reserve your spot.

* Volunteer – Find opportunities to help support the conference and make the event a success.

* Meet Our Presenters – Get to know the speakers and presenters who will be sharing their knowledge, experiences, and expertise.

* Vendor Booth – Showcase your organization, services, resources, or products to conference attendees.

* Program Schedule – View the conference schedule, including sessions, presentations, activities, and events.

Voices rising, future shaping

09/09/2026

The wait is over! Meet our WRC 2026 keynote speaker and incredible presenters! We are excited to welcome them to Oakland for a powerful weekend of learning, connection, and inspiration.

Our website will be updated this Friday with their bios and session titles. Stay tuned! The website can be found here: https://sites.google.com/view/wrc26/home

09/08/2026

BABDA wanted to share a reminder that regular registration for the upcoming WRBDA Conference ends on September 24th. Watch the video to learn how anyone can attend the conference.

Regular Registration (through September 24):
* $75 for current members of a Western BDA chapter
* $100 for non-members (includes Western BDA chapter membership)

Late/On-Site Registration (starting September 25):
* $100 for current members of a Western BDA chapter
* $125 for non-members (includes Western BDA chapter membership)

✨ Are we seeing you at WRC 2026? Let us know in the polls!

The transcript can be found in the comments.

[Visual Description:] A Black woman with medium-brown skin and medium locs with loose curly ends sits in front of a light-colored wall and green curtain. She is wearing a white short-sleeve shirt and signs directly to the camera in ASL about registration for the Western Regional Black Deaf Advocates (WRBDA) Conference. Yellow English captions appear on screen throughout the video.

09/07/2026

WHAT TO WEAR TO WRC 2026!

Not sure what to wear for the Western Regional Conference? 👀 Watch the video for attire inspiration and come ready to show up in style!

Conference Attire:
Semi-casual business — comfortable, polished, and conference-ready!

Saturday Banquet Night:
It’s a HOLLYWOOD THEME!
Dress your BEST and bring that red-carpet energy! Whether you go classy, glamorous, bold, or Hollywood-inspired — come ready to SHINE!

We can’t wait to see everyone’s looks!

09/06/2026

09/05/2026

Hello Community,

We are excited to share an update about the Western Regional Conference 2026, taking place September 25–27, 2026, in Oakland, California!

The conference schedule is now available on our updated website. Please visit the link below to review the latest information, including volunteers, event times, and locations: https://sites.google.com/view/wrc26/home

Our presenters have been confirmed! We are currently collecting their photos, biographies, workshop titles, and presentation details. This information will be added to the website as soon as it becomes available.

Thank you for your patience and continued support. We look forward to welcoming everyone to Oakland for a meaningful weekend of connection, learning, and community!

Best,
WRC Committee

Voices rising, future shaping

09/05/2026

The Western Regional Conference 2026 is coming to Oakland!

Join us September 25–27, 2026 for a weekend of connection, community, learning, and celebration with the Black Deaf community.

Want all the conference details in one place? Visit our website to explore the schedule, registration information, presenters, vendors, volunteer opportunities, and more!

Oakland, California
September 25–27, 2026

Scan the QR code or visit the link shown in the flyer!

We can’t wait to welcome you to Oakland!

The Western Regional Conference 2026 is happening September 25–27 in Oakland, California!

Regular Registration:
Member — $75
Non-Member — $100

Don’t wait — register now before prices go up!

Come experience a weekend centered on Black Deaf voices, leadership, connection, learning, and community.

Scan the QR code on the flyer to register today!

WE NEED YOU! Become a WRC 2026 Volunteer!

Help us make the Western Regional Conference 2026 an unforgettable experience! We’re looking for 6 volunteers to support the conference September 25–27 in Oakland.

And yes — there are volunteer perks!

Volunteer 1 Day
Receive 25% off conference registration.

Volunteer 2 Days
Receive 50% off conference registration.

Volunteer 3 Days
Receive FREE conference registration + FREE banquet admission + FREE T-shirt!

Only 6 volunteer spots are available, so sign up soon!

Scan the QR code on the flyer to apply.

Calling all vendors!

Showcase your business, organization, products, or services at the Black Deaf Advocates Western Regional Conference 2026!

Vendor opportunities are available for Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Oakland.

Vendor Rates:
Corporation / Large Business — $500
Small Business — $250
Nonprofit Organization — $100

Vendor spaces are limited, so don’t wait to secure your spot!

Scan the QR code on the flyer to register.