PLAN YOUR STAY

We are happy that you are making your plans to come to 2026 RVA Black Deaf Leadership & Advocacy. Below is accommodation information that may help you make your plans. 

EVENT LOCATION

EVENT ADDRESS:
Diversity Richmond
1407 Sherwood Ave
Richmond. VA 23220
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EVENT PARKING:
The parking is free at this location. This location has a parking lot. Also, there is plenty of street parking available. There is limited handicap parking available to use. Street parking surrounding the event location is varied between 1-10 minutes walking distance. If you have concerns about handicap parking availability, contact rvabda.conf@gmail.com.

TRANSPORTATION

AIRPORT:
Richmond International Airport (RIC)
1 Richard E Byrd Terminal Drive Richmond, VA 23250
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You can access RIC VIA I-64 (Exit 197A), I-295 (Exit 31), or Route 895/Pocahontas Parkway

AMTRAK:
Main Street Station (RVM)
1500 East Main Street Richmond, VA 23219
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Staples Mill Road Station (RVR)
7519 Staples Mill Road Richmond, VA 23228
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GREYHOUND:
Please look on Greyhound website for the most recent update information

Bus station and stops in Richmond, VA
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Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC) BUS LINE:
More information coming soon!

RIDE-SHARES:
There are ride-shares available to use at your own risk. RVABDA does not handle or is responsible for the transportation with  ride-shares like Uber, Lyft, or any Taxi. If possible, make an arrangement to carpool with other RVABDLA Attendees.

HOTELS

Here is the list of hotels that you can reserve. 

THIS HOTEL IS FULL!-!Hampton Inn & Suites Richmond Downtown
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THIS HOTEL IS FULL!- Homewood Suites Richmond Downtown
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THIS HOTEL IS FULL!!- Moxy Richmond Downtown
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THIS HOTEL IS FULL!- Holiday Inn Express Richmond Downtown
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RICHMOND GUIDED TOUR BY RVABDA VOLUNTEERS

Empowered in Silence: The Black Deaf Impact Tour
This will be an unforgettable tour of our black culture in Richmond, VA. We will be stepping into our history, culture, legacy, and powerful stories that shaped our world.

Join us on April 23, 2026 to learn about the black history of empancipation, reconstruction, Jim Crow Massive, Resistance, and Civil Rights at Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia. http://blackhistorymuseum.org

SENIORS 65+: $8
ADULTS: $10
KIDS 13+: $8
KIDS 5-12: $6
KIDS 0-4: FREE
MEMBERS: FREE

More information and the Google form link will be released on March 31, 2026.  Limited slots so look out for it!

ACTIVITIES NEARBY RECOMMENDATIONS
More information coming soon!