Bakersfield GLAD (B-GLAD)

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Bakersfield GLAD (B-GLAD) B-GLAD, an outreach of the Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, Inc. serves the needs of the deaf and hard of hearing residents of Kern County since 1984.

The Services We Provide:

Human Services: Empowerment of deaf and hard of
hearing individuals and their families through promotion
of personal growth, self reliance and independence.

• Advocacy
• Independent Living Skills
• Information and Referral
• Peer Counseling
• Community Education

Family Health Services: Deaf-friendly health education
to deaf and hard of hearing individuals and promotion
of physical, mental and social wellness.

• Teen Pregnancy Prevention
• AIDS Education/Services
• Latino Family Outreach
• Drug and Alcohol Prevention and Education
• In-Service Training to Health Service Providers

📢 Upcoming Virtual Workshop: HR 101 for Deaf Business Owners! 🤟Are you a Deaf business owner looking to strengthen your ...
10/24/2026

📢 Upcoming Virtual Workshop: HR 101 for Deaf Business Owners! 🤟

Are you a Deaf business owner looking to strengthen your HR knowledge?

Join Isidore V. Niyongabo, MA, SHRM-SCP, an experienced HR strategist and consultant, for a session focused on understanding workplace policies, employee relations, payroll, compliance, and managing your business with confidence.

📅 Saturday, October 31, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM
💻 Location: Zoom (Virtual)
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer for more information!
🔗deafcal.org/event/virtual-workshop-hr-101-for-deaf-business-owners-virtual-workshop-october-31-2026

Don't miss this opportunity to expand your HR knowledge and support your business growth!



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GLAD is hosting its 41st Children’s Holiday Celebration!GLAD is seeking for enthusiastic volunteers to join us for a fun...
10/23/2026

GLAD is hosting its 41st Children’s Holiday Celebration!

GLAD is seeking for enthusiastic volunteers to join us for a fun-filled, engaging, and festive FREE Children’s Holiday Celebration featuring ASL Santa and the Deaf Community!

📅 Saturday, December 12, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM–4:00 PM
📍 GLAD – 2222 Laverna Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90041

Volunteers are needed for activities such as performing, storytelling in ASL, and entertaining the Deaf community. If you are interested, we would love to have you on our team and please email Rafif for more information!

For more info: 🔗 GLADinc.org/ChildrensHoliday

For more info or questions, contact Rafif:
📧 [email protected]
📹 323-892-2312 VP

ID: A colorful holiday flyer promoting the 41st Children’s Holiday Celebration, hosted by Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, Inc. (GLAD).
The flyer features a large smiling snowman wearing a red, green, and white striped winter hat and scarf, surrounded by festive holiday graphics including elves, presents, a menorah, a kinara, candy-cane decorations, and a red mitten.
The event information is displayed prominently:
We are looking for volunteers to perform
*Snowman in ASL & *Town in ASL
This event will bring joy, laughter, and holiday spirits to children and families in our community
Saturday, December 12, 2026
1 PM–4 PM
2222 Laverna Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90041
More info or questions, contact Rafif
[email protected] or 323.892.2312 VP
We would love to have you on our team!
GLADinc.org/ChildrensHoliday
The overall design uses bright red, green, teal, orange, and white holiday colors with a cheerful, family-friendly theme.

🎄✨ You're invited to 41st Children’s Holiday Celebration! ✨🎄Join GLAD for a fun and festive FREE Children’s Holiday Cele...
10/23/2026

🎄✨ You're invited to 41st Children’s Holiday Celebration! ✨🎄

Join GLAD for a fun and festive FREE Children’s Holiday Celebration featuring Santa and friends! 🎅🎁

📅 Saturday, December 12, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM–4:00 PM
📍 GLAD – 2222 Laverna Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90041

🎁 Goodies and presents will be available for Deaf, DeafBlind, Deaf Disabled, Hard of Hearing, CODA, and KODA children ages 10 and under.

⚠️ RSVP is required!
🔗 GLADinc.org/ChildrensHoliday

For more info or questions, contact Rafif:
📧 [email protected]
📹 323-892-2312 VP

ID: A colorful holiday flyer promoting the 41st Children’s Holiday Celebration, hosted by Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, Inc. (GLAD).
The flyer features a large smiling snowman wearing a red, green, and white striped winter hat and scarf, surrounded by festive holiday graphics including elves, presents, a menorah, a kinara, candy-cane decorations, and a red mitten.
The event information is displayed prominently:
Saturday, December 12
1 PM–4 PM
2222 Laverna Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90041
FREE
Must RSVP
GLADinc.org/ChildrensHoliday
The celebration offers goodies and presents for Deaf, DeafBlind, Deaf Disabled, and Hard of Hearing CODA/KODA kids ages 10 and under, with Santa and friends attending.
A QR code is provided for registration. The flyer also includes a small map showing the GLAD location and contact information for questions:
Rafif Gerrard
[email protected]
VP: 323.892.2312
The overall design uses bright red, green, teal, orange, and white holiday colors with a cheerful, family-friendly theme.

Spanish:

¡Estás invitado a la 41.ª Celebración Navideña Infantil!

¡Únete a GLAD para disfrutar de una divertida y festiva Celebración Navideña Infantil
GRATUITA con Santa y sus amigos!

Sábado, 12 de diciembre de 2026
1:00 PM–4:00 PM
GLAD – 2222 Laverna Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90041

Habrá golosinas y regalos disponibles para niños Sordos, Sordociegos, Sordos con
discapacidades, con dificultades auditivas, CODA y KODA de 10 años o menos.

¡Se requiere confirmar la asistencia!
GLADinc.org/ChildrensHoliday

Para obtener más información o si tienes preguntas, comunícate con Rafif:
[email protected]
323-892-2312 VP

Descripción de la Imagen:
Un colorido volante navideño que promociona la 41.ª Celebración Navideña Infantil, organizada por Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, Inc. (GLAD). El volante presenta un gran muñeco de nieve sonriente que lleva un gorro y una bufanda de
invierno a rayas rojas, verdes y blancas, rodeado de ilustraciones festivas, entre ellas elfos, regalos, una menorá, una kinara, decoraciones de bastones de caramelo y una manopla
roja. La información del evento aparece de forma destacada

Self Determined Futures (SDF) and Deaf + Connect Equity Project (DCEP) provide person-centered services for individuals ...
10/23/2026

Self Determined Futures (SDF) and Deaf + Connect Equity Project (DCEP) provide person-centered services for individuals with developmental disabilities, including independent living, career pathways, housing, family support, supported living, self-directed support, and social recreation. We also work closely with Regional Centers throughout California to support individuals and families in accessing services, resources, and individualized supports.

The Resource Fair will bring together Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, and other Deaf+ individuals, families, caregivers, and community members with organizations that offer valuable resources, services, and support.

CODIE will be a part of this event. Come stop by our booth and learn about our services!

🗓️ Saturday, November 7, 2026
⏰ 11 AM - 3 PM
📍 Inland Regional Center (IRC), 1425 S. Waterman Ave, San Bernardino, CA 92408
🔗 deafcal.org/event/deaf-resource-fair-nov-7-2026
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10/23/2026

Visual description: Yellow gradient frame around the vlog and text on top left with logo of GLAD: "Info prior the day of event at USH". Roy is wearing black eyeglasses and black hoodie. Behind him is dark background.

Transcript:
This is our 5th annual Deaf & Ally Day Celebration at Universal Studios Hollywood (USH) on Saturday, November 7th!

We can’t wait for this amazing event, and we want to share all the important details you need to know before our big day on November 7th! Remember, tickets won’t be mailed out since we’re part of the special Youth Education Program, which means we’ll enter together as a group. I’ll be at Guest Services at the front entrance on the right (check out the picture). It’s important that everyone meets me there between 8 AM and 8:50 AM to pick up your tickets so we can enter together. After that, we’ll head to the Starbucks inside the park for an hour of breakfast, coffee, and socializing with new friends! Our tour will kick off at 10 AM, and we’ll split into two or three groups, each with its very own ASL interpreter. The USH Coordinator will distribute the schedule flyer that contains the names of shows or theaters where ASL interpreters are available.

Please take a moment to read the strict rules at USH by checking the policies & restrictions before you arrive. You can find that information here: bit.ly/USH_Policies.

Parking is $40, and there are other options available based on your preference. For parking information, visit: bit.ly/USH_Parking

If you’re curious about rides, theatres, foods, and more at USH, take a look at the map information here: bit.ly/USH_Map.

If you need other reasonable accommodations than ASL Interpreters, please contact USH Accessibility Information directly at bit.ly/USH_Accessibility

Any questions or concerns, please call Roy at 661.369.8858 VP or email at [email protected].

Thank you and I look forward to seeing you all there!

📅 Date: November 7, 2026
🕐 Time: 8 AM - 9 PM
📍Location: 100 Universal City Plaza, Studio City, CA 91608
🔗 deafcal.org/deafdayuhs

More info or questions:
☎️ 661.369.8858 VP
📧 [email protected]

✨🎄 GLAD Holiday Sign & Social × Enchant Los Angeles! 🎄✨Get ready for a MAGICAL HOLIDAY NIGHT OUT! ❄️Join GLAD for a fest...
10/22/2026

✨🎄 GLAD Holiday Sign & Social × Enchant Los Angeles! 🎄✨

Get ready for a MAGICAL HOLIDAY NIGHT OUT! ❄️

Join GLAD for a festive evening at Enchant Los Angeles! Experience the magic of dazzling holiday lights, beautiful displays, and unforgettable moments with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community! 🤟✨

All Deaf, Hard of Hearing, ASL users, learners, friends, and families are welcome!

📅 Saturday, December 19, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Enchant Los Angeles – Santa Anita Park
285 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007
🎟️ Special Holiday Ticket Discount Available!
🏷️ Promo Code: JOY15

Come celebrate the holiday season, connect with friends, and make magical memories together! 💙

🎟️ Buy your tickets here: bit.ly/4yq6I5J

💬 Questions? Email [email protected]

✨ We can't wait to see you there!

🔗GLADinc.org/signandsocial
for IG - Link in bio



ID: A festive GLAD Holiday Sign & Social × Enchant Los Angeles flyer featuring a magical winter wonderland with a deep navy blue background, sparkling golden stars, glowing holiday lights, and illuminated Christmas trees. A large silver and white decorative owl with outstretched wings appear in the upper-left corner, holding a shiny silver ornament.
At the top, glowing gold and yellow lettering reads “GLAD Holiday Sign & Social,” followed by the silver Enchant Los Angeles logo.
Below, bold golden-yellow text reads “MAGICAL HOLIDAY NIGHT OUT!”
A semi-transparent dark blue box contains white text inviting the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community, including all ASL users and learners, to celebrate the holidays together.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, December 19, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Enchant Los Angeles – Santa Anita Park
Address: 285 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007
Special Holiday Ticket Offer
Promo Code: JOY15, displayed in bold, bright red lettering.
The white GLAD logo with blue ASL hand symbols appears in the bottom-right corner.
The overall design features navy blue, silver, white, glowing gold, and red, creating an elegant and magical holiday atmosphere.

You're invited to B-GLAD's 18th Annual Holiday Celebration party on Saturday, December 19, 2026, at Laurelglen Bible Chu...
10/22/2026

You're invited to B-GLAD's 18th Annual Holiday Celebration party on Saturday, December 19, 2026, at Laurelglen Bible Church (LBC) from 11 AM to 4 PM! B-GLAD and Toys for Tots are thrilled to offer free toys for deaf and CODA (Children of deaf adults) aged 0 to 15 years.

Make sure to RSVP for the Christmas toys by calling Roy at 661.369.8858 VP or emailing [email protected], as we won’t have toys available on the day of the event!

Join us for a delicious spread of hot and cold dishes and drinks starting at 12 PM, served until all the food is gone.

Exciting activities include a photo booth, raffle gift cards, and a Christmas ASL story for the kids!

Spread the word and share this flyer within the deaf communities!

Date: Saturday, December 19, 2026
Time: 11 AM - 4 PM
Location: Laurelglen Bible Church (LBC) Community Center, 2801 Ashe Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93309

For more info or questions:
Roy, 661.369.8858 VP
[email protected]

ID: A vibrant red background adorned with snowflakes sets the scene, featuring a stunning red and gold Christmas ornament at the center, proudly displaying the B-GLAD logo on top with a radiant sun and a playful curved text proclaiming "Holiday Celebration 18th." Just below, we are absolutely excited to share a heartfelt message: "We're excited to provide a gift that brings hope, joy and a sprinkle of Christmas magic to the deaf community and families!!" In the top right corner, the LBC (Laurelglen Bible Church) logo shines bright, surrounded by cheerful Christmas lights. A beautifully decorated Christmas tree stands majestically on the middle right side, complemented by a delightful pile of toys. To the left, an icon reveals the details: "When? December 19, 2026" and "Where? LBC, 2801 Ashe Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93309." At the bottom, an eye-catching "ATTENTION PLEASE!" icon beckons with the note "RSVP Required," along with an email icon directing to "[email protected]" and a phone icon displaying "661.369.8858 VP."

October is Filipino American HISTORY Month — Not Heritage Month!Did you know there’s a difference between History and He...
10/22/2026

October is Filipino American HISTORY Month — Not Heritage Month!

Did you know there’s a difference between History and Heritage?

📖 HISTORY focuses on the past, including the experiences, struggles, achievements, and contributions of Filipino Americans throughout U.S. history.

🌺 HERITAGE celebrates the cultural traditions, languages, food, customs, and values passed down through generations.

Why HISTORY Month?
In 1992, the Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS) established Filipino American History Month to recognize the important role Filipino Americans have played in shaping American history.

While both history and heritage are important, the word “History” reminds us that Filipino American stories are an essential part of American history and deserve to be remembered, recognized, and shared.

🤟 This October, GLAD celebrates Filipino American history, culture, and contributions, including those of Deaf Filipino Americans.

✨ Honor the past. Celebrate the present. Inspire the future.
🔗 Learn more: https://fanhs-national.org/



🔗GLADinc.org/filipinoamericanhistory

ID: A Filipino American History Month flyer featuring a light gray gradient background. At the top, gray text reads “October 2026,” followed by “Filipino American” in large black cursive lettering.
In the center is a Philippine flag-inspired sun design featuring blue, red, white, and yellow, with three yellow stars and a yellow sun.
Below the design, gray text reads “History Month.” A decorative red, blue, and yellow wave with a yellow sun appears above the word “NOT” in bold red letters. Underneath, large white text reads “Filipino American Heritage Month.”
At the bottom, the logos of GLAD, CODIE, OCDEAF, TCGLAD, and B-GLAD appear in their respective colors.

is hosting "Walk In It!" as it is a Happy Day 2026 access inclusion walk #20 and everyone will meet at the Veterans Pa...
10/21/2026

is hosting "Walk In It!" as it is a Happy Day 2026 access inclusion walk #20 and everyone will meet at the Veterans Park, Redondo Beach at 8:30 AM.

Purpose? Walk to highlight on access needs, communication strategies and inclusive practices.

RSVP as a participant to receive your free snack bag and event t-shirt $28.

🗓️ October 25, 2026
⏰ 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
📍 Veterans Park, 309 Esplanade, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
🔗 signwithme.org
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Need assistance with your bill, medical condition or house? Good news, So Cal Gas has a few Customer Assistance Programs...
10/21/2026

Need assistance with your bill, medical condition or house? Good news, So Cal Gas has a few Customer Assistance Programs available to help with your needs!

If you’re looking for financial relief, take a moment to see which SoCalGas assistance program offers the best option for you.

There are many ways to save money and conserve energy, SoCalGas can help you find a solution to help you lower your bill.

Find out how SoCalGas can help you lower your natural gas bill through their customer assistance programs.

More info: SoCalGas.com/assistance

Spanish:

¿Necesitas ayuda con tu factura, una afección médica o tu vivienda? ¡Buenas noticias! SoCalGas ofrece varios programas de asistencia al cliente para ayudarte con tus necesidades.

Si buscas ayuda económica, tómate un momento para ver qué programa de asistencia de SoCalGas te ofrece la mejor opción.

Hay muchas formas de ahorrar dinero y conservar energía; SoCalGas puede ayudarte a encontrar una solución para reducir tu factura.

Descubre cómo SoCalGas puede ayudarte a reducir tu factura de gas natural a través de sus programas de asistencia al cliente.

Más información: SoCalGas.com/assistance

Address

1523 10th Street
Bakersfield, CA
93304

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+16613698858

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