NVRC host Celebrate Communication

### Celebrate Communication 2026 — Where Communication Creates Community

Join us for Celebrate Communication 2026, NVRC’s annual celebration bringing together the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and ASL communities, families, friends, and allies from across Northern Virginia and the DMV!

Saturday, September 26, 2026
10:00 AM–3:00 PM
Springfield Town Center – Lower Level Grand Court
FREE and open to everyone!
Come explore 35+ exhibitors featuring Deaf and Hard of Hearing organizations, advocacy groups, assistive technology, communication resources, audiologists, community organizations, and more. Meet Deaf artisans and crafters, enjoy activities and face painting, learn some ASL at our new Celebrate Sign! table, and connect with people from throughout the community.

ASL interpreters available
Live CART captioning
Deaf artisans & crafters
Deaf & Hard of Hearing resources
Assistive technology & demonstrations
Passport to a Prize
Free face painting from 11 AM–2 PM

Lots of opportunities to meet, learn, and connect!
Whether you’re Deaf, Hard of Hearing, learning ASL, a family member, an interpreter, an educator, or simply interested in our community, you are welcome!

Hosted by the Northern Virginia Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons (NVRC).
More information:
www.nvrc.org/celebrate-communication-2026/