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WE WANT YOU TO COME!
[ID: FLYER HAS A BLACK BACKGROUND. ON TOP LEFT IS WHITE TEXT THAT READS: RVA BLACK DEAF LEADERSHIP & ADVOCACY DIVERSITY RICHMOND | RICHMOND, VA "TOGETHER WE GROW" APRIL 24 & 25 RVABDA.ORG/2026RVABDLA. AT THE TOP RIGHT IS A YELLOW BANNER WITH “2026” DISPLAYED, FEATURING THE RVABDA LOGO IN THE NUMBER “0”. THERE IS A CITY SKYLINE IN THE DAYTIME OF RICHMOND, VA BEHIND THE YELLOW BANNER. NEXT IS TEXT THAT READS: LET'S CONNECT! TOGETHER WE GROW. NEXT IS 3 DIFFERENT PHOTOS. THE LEFT PHOTO IS A GREEN CIRCLE FRAME WITH TWO GOLD SPARKLES. IN THE CIRCLE IS A PHOTO OF LATRICE.
LATRICE IS A LIGHT-SKINNED BLACK WOMAN WITH SHORT CLEAN CUT BROWN CURLY HAIR. STANDING IN FRONT OF A GRAY WALL. SHE IS WEARING A WHITE BLOUSE, WITH SHOULDER AREAS SHOWS A LITTLE CUT OUT. LATRICE HAS A DARK COLORED LIPSTICK AND IS WEARING A SILVER BUTTERFLY NECKLACE, SILVER DANGLING EARRINGS WITH NOSE PIERCING, AND A CLEAR BLACK GLASSES. UNDER THE PHOTO TEXT READS: MISTRESS OF CEREMONY: LATRICE A. JONES. IN THE MIDDLE IS A GREEN CIRCLE FRAME WITH TWO GOLD SPARKLES. IN THE CIRCLE IS A PHOTO OF SHEENA. SHEENA IS SHEENA IS A LIGHT-SKINNED BLACK WOMAN, WEARING A TEXTURED BLACK/GRAY SWEATER. HER HAIR COLOR IS BLACK IN A CLOSE-CUT STYLE. SHE IS WEARING EARRINGS AND EYEBROW PIERCINGS, STANDING INSIDE AN IGLOO. UNDER THE PHOTO IS TEXT THAT READS: OPENING KEYNOTE SPEAKER: SHEENA COBB WILLIAMS. ON THE RIGHT, A GREEN CIRCLE FRAME WITH TWO GOLD SPARKLES. IN THE CIRCLE IS A PHOTO OF APRIL. APRIL IS A BLACK WOMAN WITH BLONDE CLEAN CUT HAIR. SHE IS HAS A RED LIPSTICK, GOLD HOOP EARRINGS AND A GOLD NOSE PIERCING. SHE IS WEARING A TURQUOISE COLOR BLAZER WITH A WHITE SHIRT AND A COLORFUL TIE. BEHIND APRIL IS A DARK COLORED COUCH WITH WHITE WINDOW BLINDS. UNDER THE PHOTO IS TEXT THAT READS: CLOSING KEYNOTE SPEAKER: APRIL JACKSON-WOODARD. NEXT TEXT READS: MISTRESS OF CEREMONY LATRICE A. JONES KICKS OFF THE EVENT INTRODUCING POWERFUL KEYNOTE SPEAKERS SHEENA COBB WILLIAMS AND APRIL JACKSON-WOODARD FOR INSPIRING, GAME-CHANGING TALKS THAT WILL MOTIVATE AND EMPOWER YOU.
ON THE RIGHT, TEXT READS: WHY GO TO RVABDLA? WITH BULLET LIST THAT READS: -SWAG BAG -RAFFLE TICKETS -FOOD TRUCKS - ENTERTAINMENT-PROTACTILE STORY -SNEAKER BALL GALA - MEET OLD AND NEW FRIENDS -NETWORKING -LEARN AND EDUCATE TOGETHER. ON THE LEFT, TEXT READS: ANYONE CAN COME! WITH A PHOTO OF FIRE AND A QR CODE ON TOP THAT IS LINKED TO: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/together-we-grow-2 AT THE BOTTOM TEXT READS: TICKET IS HOT! GRAB YOURS NOW! https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/together-we-grow-2 DEADLINE: MARCH 31, 2026]
[ID: FLYER HAS A BLACK BACKGROUND THAT FEATURES A NIGHTTIME RICHMOND CITY SKYLINE WITH GOLD LIGHT EFFECTS. FOLLOWING TEXT READS: RICHMOND VIRGINIA BLACK DEAF LEADERSHIP & ADVOCACY HOSTED BY RVABDA. YOU ARE INVITED SNEAKER BALL GALA. SATURDAY APRIL 25, 2026 7 PM-12 AM. A FUN EVENING OF AWARDS & MEMORIES. REGISTRATION: RVABDA MEMBER $50 | NON-MEMBER $60 BEFORE APRIL 3, 2026. ON THE LEFT IS A GREEN FRAME PHOTO OF A BLACK WOMAN WITH BLONDE CLEAN CUT AND SOME MAKEUP. SHE IS WEARING A TURQUOISE JACKET AND COLORFUL TIE. BEHIND HER IS A DARK COLORED COUCH AND A WINDOW BLIND. BELOW THE PHOTO IS TEXT THAT READS: CLOSING KEYNOTE SPEAKER APRIL JACKSON-WOODARD. ~SEMI-FORMAL FIT & SNEAKERS ~ DOOR OPENS AT 6:30 PM 1407 SHERWOOD AVE RICHMOND, VA 23234 *BUY NOW. LIMITED DOOR ENTRY MAY BE AVAILABLE. ON THE RIGHT IS A ZEFFY QR CODE. AT THE BOTTOM RIGHT IS A SNEAKER WITH WHITE, RED, BLACK, AND GRAY COLORS. UNDER THE SNEAKER IS THE ZEFFY CODE THAT READS: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/together-we-grow-2 AT THE BOTTOM LEFT IS RVABDA AND DIVERSITY RICHMOND LOGOS. ]
Ticket Information
Purchase your tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/together-we-grow-2
Tickets Deadlines:
Early bird tickets extended special-January 31, 2026 at 11:59 pm
(Tickets currently available to purchase)
Regular admission tickets-March 31, 2026 at 11:59 pm
(Tickets currently available to purchase!)
At the door admission tickets-April 25, 2026 at 6:00 pm
(Available on April 24 and 25, 2026)
Children:
RVABDA welcomes children to join! children who are 12 years old and under can attend the event for FREE. Children who are 13-17 years old, please purchase the add-on ticket to your purchase of combo tickets per child. We ask parents/guardians to watch their children during the stay and at the event. We will have senior citizens, deafblind or low vision attendees, so helping us by keeping a close eye on the children makes this event enjoyable for all. Additional costs out-of-pocket may be needed for recreations outside of the conference venue on both days of your choice.
College Students:
If you are a current college student for 2025-2026, you are required to send a copy of your College ID to rvabda.conf@gmail.com to get the college student ticket rates.
Professionals and Individuals:
If you want a Continuing Education Unit (CEU) for this event, please contact rvabda.conf@gmail.com for more information.