Bay Area Asian Deaf Association

10/15/2026

10/15/2026

Please save the date for Lunar New Year on January 23, 2027!

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with the Bay Area Asian Deaf Association (BAADA)! Join us as we welcome the Year of the Sheep with a special celebration featuring delicious Lao food and Lao cultural traditions. 🇱🇦🍚

Come together with the Deaf Asian community to enjoy great food, celebrate cultural heritage, and make wonderful memories with friends and family! ❤️

Date: January 23, 2027

Theme: Year of the Sheep

🇱🇦 Featured Cuisine: Lao Food

More details coming soon! Mark your calendar, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Video Description:

The video opens with a close-up of the restaurant’s name, Taste of Lao Thai, displayed on a flower-decorated sign. The camera pans to Geraldine Dang and Amanda Ithanvong, two Deaf Asian women standing in front of the restaurant and signing to the camera.

The camera follows Amanda as she enters the restaurant and pans across the interior. Near the entrance, a square area of artificial grass features floral decorations, Lao-language lettering, and a logo welcoming visitors to Taste of Lao Thai. Lao and Thai cultural decorations surround the entrance.

The restaurant’s brown walls feature colorful murals depicting Lao and Thai food and culture, including designs labeled “Sawadee,” “The Land of Smiles,” and “The Legend of Chalawan.” A decorative tree with pink blossoms stands beside the cashier and counter. Each table is neatly set with dishes, a fork, a knife, a spoon, and a white napkin.

Geraldine and Amanda introduce the restaurant and discuss Lao food and culture in American Sign Language (ASL). The video transitions to a flower-decorated artificial grass backdrop as they share exciting news about BAADA’s upcoming Lunar New Year 2027 celebration.

The final scenes showcase several delicious Lao dishes:

Naem Khao: A crispy rice salad with herbs, peanuts, and sour fermented pork.

Sticky Rice: A staple of Lao cuisine and a central part of many Lao meals.

Khao P**n: A comforting coconut curry noodle soup served with fresh herbs and vegetables.

Transcript is in the comment.

10/15/2026

YAY! DIWALI IS COMING!

Get ready for a beautiful celebration filled with colorful lights, delicious Indian food, dancing, henna art, and lots of fun!

Are you excited? We can’t wait to celebrate with everyone!

Register now and join the fun!
The registration link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/diwali--2026-9

📅 Saturday, November 14, 2026
📍 Ohlone College, Fremont Campus

Let’s celebrate the Festival of Lights together! 🪔

Woohoo! Happy Diwali!

[Iamge description:

#1 Image: A Diwali event flyer showing the date, time, location, and registration QR code. It features the logos of Ohlone College ASL Club, BAADA, and Ohlone College Deaf Center, with colorful Diwali decorations and traditional oil lamps.

#2 Image: A Diwali event schedule listing registration, hand-art activities, Indian dinner, henna, dancing, a photo booth, and closing time.

#3 Image: A Diwali admission price flyer listing ticket prices for adults, college students, seniors, and children.

#4 Image: A flyer introducing Maitri Modi, a Deaf henna artist. Henna costs $5, and participation is limited to 40 people on a first-come, first-served basis. Bring cash.

#5 Image: A parking and meeting information flyer showing the $4 daily parking fee and a campus map with Building 5 circled in red. The contact email is [email protected].

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10/13/2026

BAADA General Meeting – December 5, 2026!

Join us for the BAADA General Meeting! Your voice matters, and your participation is important in helping shape the future of our community. Let’s come together to share ideas, listen to one another, and make a difference!

📅 Saturday, December 5, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Community Room, Cottonwood Place
3701 Peralta Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536

Kimbap bento box lunch is included with registration!
The link: https://shorturl.at/BySBI

BAADA Members: FREE
Non-members: $15

Register today! Scan the QR code on the flyer.

Your voice matters. Your ideas matter. Our community matters. We hope to see you there!

[Image description:

A flyer for the Bay Area Asian Deaf Association (BAADA) General Meeting on Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The meeting will take place in the Community Room at Cottonwood Place, 3701 Peralta Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536. BAADA members attend for free, and non-members pay $15. A Kimbap bento box lunch is included with registration. The flyer features the BAADA logo in the upper-right corner, a QR code for registration in the lower-left corner, and an illustration of people discussing BAADA bylaws around a table. The bottom lists the vice president’s phone number, 510-298-1022, and the email address [email protected].

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10/02/2026

**New update**

Hello everyone!

We would like to share our special vlog with our community!
Thank you to Ohlone College for recognizing Deaf Awareness Month with this special proclamation. We are grateful to everyone who joined us and supported BAADA and the Deaf community.
Thank you for celebrating with us! Please enjoy our 3-minute vlog!
OhloneDeafCenter Ohlone College

[Video Description:
In a photo of a vlog: A group of four BAADA team members are standing together behind a BAADA information booth at an outdoor event. They are wearing matching black BAADA shirts and smiling for the photo.
In the center, two team members are holding an open certificate or formal document toward the camera. Another team member stands on each side of them.
The booth displays:
A BAADA table covering featuring the large red-and-white Bay Area Asian Deaf Association logo and “est. 1995.”
Information about ASL Classes and Resources, including a QR code.
A Lunar New Year 2027 – Save the Date sign for an event in Berkeley on January 23, 2027.
BAADA buttons/pins arranged on the table.
The group is underneath a canopy tent, with an outdoor venue and stadium-like structures visible in the background. Overall, the photo presents a BAADA team/community outreach booth and its members participating in an outdoor event.
Wonha Park: A man with short dark hair and glasses stands in front of green foliage and flowering bushes. He is wearing a black BAADA polo shirt and blue jeans.

Geraldine Dang: A person with long dark hair and glasses stands on a grassy lawn, wearing a black BAADA polo shirt and brown pants. A road, trees, and a bright blue sky are visible in the background.

Na Falicov: A person with glasses and hair pulled back stands outdoors wearing a black BAADA T-shirt and black pants. They are standing near landscaped plants and a paved walkway under a sunny sky.

Alex Palamides: A man with short dark hair and facial hair stands in front of flowering bushes. He is wearing a black BAADA polo shirt and blue jeans.

Transcript is in the comment.

10/01/2026

Save the Date! Diwali 2026!

Join us for a fun and festive Diwali celebration with the Deaf community!

📅 Saturday, November 14, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Dining Hall, Building 5, Ohlone College

More details coming soon!

[Iamge description:

#1 Image:

A colorful Diwali 2026 “Save the Date” flyer featuring the logos of Ohlone ASL Club, Bay Area Asian Deaf Association, and Ohlone Deaf Center at the top. The center features the word “Diwali” in large colorful letters, with decorative stars and traditional Indian motifs. Two illustrated girls in red traditional clothing hold small oil lamps, and colorful diyas appear in the bottom corners. The event details are listed as Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM, at Dining Hall, Building 5, Ohlone College. A red banner says “More info coming soon.”

#2 Image:

A Diwali-themed flyer featuring the logos of Ohlone ASL Club, Bay Area Asian Deaf Association, and Ohlone Deaf Center at the top. The title reads “Maitri Modi”, followed by “Henna Creations by a Deaf Artist.” Two photographs showcase intricate traditional henna designs: one shows a person with henna designs covering their hand and fingers, and the other shows detailed henna artwork covering both hands and forearms. Colorful traditional diyas decorate the lower corners, with a light gray floral pattern in the background.

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09/27/2026

Julia Hong is a Korean-American Deaf baker whose homemade breads are absolutely delicious. Her breads are lightly sweetened, fresh, and made with simple, wholesome ingredients.

We were thrilled to see her breads sell out so quickly at the Chuseok Festival today! Thank you to everyone who supported her and BAADA by purchasing her delicious homemade bread.

Be sure to try her bread next time—you won’t want to miss it!
Her IG: Juliabakedgoods

[image description:

This flyer features Julia Hong, a Korean-American Deaf baker, with a beautiful homemade zucchini bread displayed on a wooden cutting board. A photo of Julia holding a cup of coffee appears on the right side, creating a warm and welcoming feel. The flyer includes her name, “Korean-American Deaf Baker,” email address, and Instagram handle, along with a QR code for Instagram. The BAADA logo and small Korean flag decorations add a connection to the Korean Deaf community.

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09/26/2026

Are you interested in joining the event? Why not? Come join them and have some fun! 👻🎃

ARE YOU READY TO GET SPOOKED?!?!
YESSSS!!! It’s that time of the year again… and our HAUNTED MAZE is coming back! 😈
Don’t miss out on our EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION! Come see what we have planned for this year.
Will it be the same as last year… or completely different? 👀
Mwahahaha… come and find out… IF YOU DAREEEEEEE!

09/25/2026

The BAADA team will be there! See you there!

Join us for the 8th Korean Chuseok Festival!

Come celebrate Korean culture, tradition, and community with BAADA. Enjoy a fun afternoon with arts and items for sale, games, and a Q&A about BAADA.

Saturday, September 26, 2026
11 AM – 4 PM
Presidio Main Parade Lawn
105 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94129

Free Admission

Come connect with the community and celebrate Chuseok together!

For more information: [email protected]

[Image Description:

A beige-colored flyer promoting the 8th Korean Chuseok Festival. At the top left is an illustration of a tree branch with teal leaves, small flowers, and bright orange persimmons. The title, “8TH KOREAN CHUSEOK FESTIVAL,” appears in large black lettering.

The flyer provides the event details:

* Saturday, September 26, 2026
* 11 AM – 4 PM
* Presidio Main Parade Lawn
* 105 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94129

A red banner states “Free Admissions.” Below it, the flyer lists activities including selling arts/items, Q&A about BAADA, and games.

A photograph of the Presidio lawn is shown near the center-right. The bottom features four cute illustrated characters wearing traditional Korean clothing, along with the Bay Area Asian Deaf Association (BAADA) logo and a community icon. The contact email [email protected] appears at the bottom.

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09/24/2026

BAADA met many new people, introduced different Asian Sign Languages, and shared BAADA’s history and mission at the Fremont Festival of the Arts on August 1–2, 2026. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with the community, and raise awareness about BAADA and the Deaf community in the Bay Area.

[Video description:

This video shows BAADA at the 42nd Fremont Festival of the Arts on August 1–2, 2026.
The video starts with the BAADA flag and booth. The booth has BAADA merchandise, paintings, and a BAADA history poster. Ohlone College was our booth neighbor.
A man shared how wonderful it was for BAADA to have a booth at the festival.
BAADA Vice President Geraldine hosted a Sign Language Wheel Game. Visitors spun the wheel and learned signs from different countries, including Korean Sign Language (KSL) for “Hello” and ASL for “Nice to meet you.”
After learning a sign, visitors received a BAADA pin. Some visitors also won free raspberry Melona ice cream.
BAADA volunteers helped with the wheel game, and Alex taught ASL to one of the visitors.
The final scenes show volunteers and visitors signing words related to Asian countries, Asia, and ice cream.

[Transcript:

Tom: Hi Again, BAADA hosted the booth at Fremont Art Festival. It’s wonderful! Beautiful work. Hope you come and visit here.

“KSL Hello 안녕하세요”, “JSL Hello こんにちは!”, “Chinese Sign Language Hello! 你好!”, “Omani Sign Language Hello مرحبا”, “Asia”, “Asia”, “How are you?”, “Nice to meet you”, “How are you?” “JSL Hello こんにちは!”, “JSL Hello こんにちは!”, “KSL Hello 안녕하세요”, “ASL Persia (Iran)”, “ASL Ice cream”.

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