Yakima Valley Association of the Deaf

10/13/2026

Hello everyone! YVAD was closed during the summer of 2026. We are back in action!

We would love to include Yakima Valley College (YVC) ASL students to join with YVAD social night at Wallet & Watch Coffee Company! It is a cool place to hang out and it is very spacious! Please come! The social hour is from 6 pm- 10 pm, October 23, 2026!

The ASL and YVAD social night will start 2nd Friday of each month at the Wallet & Watch. The next date will be on November 13, 2026! The location is at 2301 W. Nob Hill Blvd Ste 1, Yakima WA, 98902.

10/02/2026

Hello All. YVAD wants to let you know that there will be a 30 minute slide show of many beautiful pictures with memories of our beloved “Flo.”

Please check the website- Keith & Keith. Thank you! 🖤

09/30/2026

Many wonderful memories of Flo. YVAD hosted her 101 St. Patricks Birthday last year!

09/30/2026

YVAD will always remember our precious Honorary member, Florence "Flo" Lombness for 86 years. She is a legend with YVAD and will share the postings of her wonderful life with the Deaf community. She fully embraces and loves YVAD and we all love her dearly.

09/30/2026

04/07/2026

Spanish (Espanol):
¡Hola a todos! Aquí tienen la versión en español de la próxima asamblea pública del ODHH, que se llevará a cabo el 25 de abril de 2026, de 10:00 a. m. a 4:00 p. m. Si asistirán familias de habla hispana, por favor avisen al ODHH para que puedan reservar un intérprete de español. ¡Gracias!

English:
Hello everyone! Here is the Spanish Version of the upcoming ODHH Town Hall Meeting on April 25, 2026, 10 am - 4 pm. If there are Spanish-speaking families that are coming, please let ODHH know to reserve a Spanish translator to be present. Thank you!

04/07/2026

Spanish (Espanol):
¡Hola a todos! Aquí tienen la versión en español de la próxima asamblea pública del ODHH, que se llevará a cabo el 25 de abril de 2026, de 10:00 a. m. a 4:00 p. m. Si asistirán familias de habla hispana, por favor avisen al ODHH para que puedan reservar un intérprete de español. ¡Gracias!
English:
Hello everyone! Here is the Spanish Version of the upcoming ODHH Town Hall Meeting on April 25, 2026, 10 am - 4 pm. If there are Spanish-speaking families that are coming, please let ODHH know to reserve a Spanish translator to be present. Thank you!

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03/03/2026

Welcome to the exciting ODHH Town Hall meeting on April 25, 2026, for an informational training workshop from 10 am - 4 pm! YVAD will be hosting, and food will be provided. Your voices will be heard as well, and we are looking forward to seeing you there!

02/04/2026

There will be a Family Night at the Children's Village. Even though the reservation is on January 30, 2026. If you are still interested, please scan to send your information and to let them know. Thank you.

01/24/2026

YVAD wants to inform that we lost a long-time YVAD Honorary member on January 21, 2026.

Mike Sanders has been the most active and supportive member of YVAD for over 60 years! He has worked with many members who have been gone for over 50 years!

Michael will be missed, and he is loved by many of us who knew him. His laughter and smiles are contagious! He always uses his ILY hands in all his photoshoots.

If you would like to add your memories of him in the comments, and share your pictures of him as well. Please click the link below to open Michael's obituary. Thank you.

Michael Keith was born on April 14th, 1943 and passed away on January 21st, 2026 at the age of 82