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PAGE LAST UPDATED: SEPT. 3 2026

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!!! PREORDER DEADLINE EXTENDED TO SEPTEMBER 11, 26!!!

RVABDA IS EXCITED TO BRING BACK DEAF AWARENESS DAY, AND WE WANT YOU TO BE PART OF IT!

CELEBRATE WITH US!

Join Richmond Virginia Black Deaf Advocates (RVABDA) as we bring back Deaf Awareness Day for a special day of celebration, community, and connection.

This event celebrates Deaf Awareness Month and honors the diverse experiences, cultures, identities, and contributions of the Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing, DeafDisabled, and DeafPlus communities.

BUSCH GARDENS�Williamsburg, Virginia

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2026

TICKET INCLUDES A MEAL! $60

Come enjoy fun and social in the community while celebrating Deaf culture, language, accessibility, inclusion, network and community pride. Bring your family, friends, and community spirit as we celebrate Deaf Awareness Month together!

GRAB BUY YOUR TICKET TODAY!

Payment online ticket: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/deaf-awareness-day

HOW WILL GET RECEIVE THE BUSCH GARDENS TICKET?

Your Zeffy confirmation serves as your proof of registration and payment.

Please bring your Zeffy confirmation/receipt with you on Saturday, September 19, 2026.

RVABDA will have a check-in location at Busch Gardens Williamsburg where paid attendees will be verified and receive their Busch Gardens admission ticket.

Please do not purchase a separate Busch Gardens ticket. Your RVABDA ticket includes Busch Gardens admission and a meal.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach SECRETARY Latrice Jones at rvabda.secretary@gmail.com

DEAF AWARENESS DAY

SEEKING FOR VENDORS

BUSCH GARDENS WILLIAMSBURG, VA

ADDRESS: 1 BUSCH GARDENS BOULEVARD
WILLIAMSBURG, VA

SEPTEMBER 19, 2026
DEADLINE ON SEPTEMBER 4TH BY MIDNIGHT

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED OR HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS, PLEASE CONTACT THE SECRETARY RVABDA.SECRETARY@GMAIL.COM

DON'T MISS OUT!

FROM STORIES TO EVIDENCE
USING DATA TO STRENGTHEN FUNDING REQUESTS

PRESENTED BY DR. CARRIE LOU BLOOM

THIS TRAINING WILL HELP DEAF-LED ORGANIZATIONS UNDERSTAND WHAT KINDS OF DATA CAN STRENGTHEN A FUNDING REQUEST, HOW TO COLLECT THAT INFORMATION RESPONSIBLY AND ACCESIBLY, AND HOW TO COMBINE QUANTITATIVE DATA WITH COMMUNITY STORIES. VISIT THEIR WEBSITE FOR INFO CLICK HERE

SEPT 17 @ 12PM CT

VDDHH Open House! It is Deaf Awareness Month in September. Let's celebrate language, culture, and history! Friday, September 25th and Saturday, September 26th from 10 am to 3 pm. Excited to see you there!

1602 Rolling Hills Drive Suite 203
Henrico, VA 23229

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(RVABDA WILL HAVE A BOOTH AT THIS EVENT, STOP BY OUR TABLE TO SAY HI!)

VDDHH will be hosting a Statewide Meeting on Aging in D/HH Communities on Tuesday, September 29th at Tuckahoe Public Library. ASL interpreters and CART service will be provided. Please register to RSVP your spot as soon as possible: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/PE1QGWSW6h

Inviting all older Virginians who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing!

To learn more about aging services available in VirginiaAND share your experiences and provide feedbackon accessing the aging services.

Please share, distribute, post with your communities. Thanks!

Clickable link here – https://forms.cloud.Microsoft/g/PE1QGWSW6h

Chesterfield Towne Center Food

Court

11500 Midlothian Turnpike

Richmond, VA 23235

Link/group to stay updated!

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https://facebook.com/.../august-silent.../1311839304266758/

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THE FOLLOWING IS CAPITALIZED FOR LOW AND CLOSE VISION READERS:

COME ONE, COME ALL! YOU’RE INVITED TO ASL SIGNING SOCIALS!

DEAF COMMUNITY MEMBERS & INTERPRETERS: ENJOY 20% OFF!

HAPPENING AUG 16, SEPT 20TH, & OCT 18TH

NOON-3PM

DAVVERO GELATO

“THE HUB” 6931 LAKESIDE AVE

RICHMOND, VA

COME ENJOY TASTY, VEGAN GELATO, MEET NEW FRIENDS, AND IMPROVE YOUR ASL IN A SUPPORTIVE SPACE!

MOSAIC INTERPRETING SERVICES IS SPONSORING ASL GENTLE YOGA WITH SUSI WILBUR (RYT 200). TAUGHT IN ASL, ALL LEVELS & LANGUAGE BACKGROUNDS ARE WELCOME! ENGLISH INTERPRETATION IS PROVIDED FOR NON-SIGNERS AND INSTRUCTION IS DEAF-LED!

HAPPENING 1ST & 3RD SUNDAYS OF THE MONTH AT 10:30 AM. (THIS IS A 1 HOUR CLASS)

SCHEDULE:

~ AUG 2

~ AUG 16

*** NO CLASS SEPT 6 ***

~ SEPT 20

~ OCT 4

~ OCT 18

~ NOV 1

~ NOV 15

~ DEC 6

*** NO CLASS DEC 20 ***

ADDRESS:

PEAK EXPERIENCES

1375 OVERBOOK RD, RVA

VENMO: @MOSAICINTERPRETINGSERVICES TO GIVE BACK TO SUSI, THIS IS A PAY WHAT YOU CAN CLASS!

ART CREDIT: WWW.LINDSAYSATCHELL.COM

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