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The Greater Vancouver Association of the Deaf (GVAD) is an organization of the Deaf, hard-of-hearing, Deaf-Blind, parents of deaf children, hearing people and friends. Everyone is welcome to apply for membership. There are many categories of membership, which cover different age groups and types of supporting roles. Founded in 1926 as the Vancouver Association for the Deaf Adults (VADA), GVAD is the oldest advocacy organization for people with disabilities in British Columbia. Through the years, the association has had a number of name changes and locations within the city of Vancouver. It was finally incorporated under the BC Societies Act as the Greater Vancouver Association of the Deaf in 1980. It is currently located in the Kitsilano area of Vancouver and continues to pursue its goals and objectives: serving the Deaf community members in the Greater Vancouver region.
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