NY/NJ Metropolitan Area 2025-2026 Deaf Awareness Sports Events | Stadium Journey

Gary Noll

Gary Noll, born Deaf in a New Jersey Deaf household, is a huge New Jersey/New York Sports fan. He proposes and raises awareness of Deaf and ASL (American Sign Language) sports events. Gary is an advocate of accessibility, diversity, equity, and inclusion, including promoting captioning and ASL communication technology during NJ/NY metropolitan sporting events.

Metropolitan New Jersey/New York Sports Stadiums and Their Efforts to Host Deaf Awareness Events in 2025 and 2026:

  1. Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York

The New York Yankees baseball team will host its second annual Deaf Awareness Event on September 23 and 27, 2025. Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing fans can purchase special event tickets, which include a Yankee ASL baseball cap.

Last year, the Yankees had over 600 fans in attendance for their first annual Deaf event, where the organization handed out a Yankee ASL t-shirt and a performer signed (ASL) the national anthem.

This year’s expected participants include Gallaudet University, NTID (National Technical Institute for the Deaf), RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology), Lexington School for the Deaf, American Society of Deaf Children, NY School for the Deaf-Fanwood, and others.

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Event | WAWABILITY | July 11 – 12, 2025 | Washington DC

Get ready for an unforgettable experience filled with inspiring speakers, incredible performances, and a community united in the mission of accessibility and empowerment.

Warren “WAWA” Snipe, born profoundly deaf, has redefined what it means to embrace one’s ABILITY. Refusing to let his disability limit his potential, WAWA channeled his determination into mastering the arts, becoming a celebrated actor and music performer who captivates audiences worldwide with his exceptional talent and magnetic charisma.

Today, WAWA symbolizes the power of perseverance, passion, and self-belief. His journey continues to inspire countless individuals to overcome challenges, chase their dreams, and discover their unique “WAWABILITY” — a testament to the limitless possibilities that come with embracing one’s true potential.

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World Deaf Snowboard Championship 2026 | Friday 27 March 2026 | USDSSA

Date and Time
Start: Friday, 27 March 2026
End: Thursday, 02 April 2026

Location
Copper Mountain, United States

We are thrilled to share that USDSSA and USADSF are hosting the next World Deaf Snowboard Championship from Friday, March 27, 2026, to Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Copper Mountain in Colorado, United States. We are currently accepting athlete applications for the U.S.A. Deaf Snowboard Team for the WDSC 2026 event.

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Event | DeafNation Expo | Saturday November 1, 2025 | Chicago, IL

  • Saturday – November 1, 2025
  • Wintrust Sports Complex
  • 5499 W 65th St, Bedford Park, IL 60638
  • Open to the Public from 9 AM to 5 PM
  • Free Parking

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Event | DeafNation Expo | Saturday October 11, 2025 | Columbus, OH

  • Saturday – October 11, 2025
  • Battelle North at Greater Columbus Convention Center
  • 400 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215
  • Open to the Public from 9 AM to 5 PM

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Event | DeafNation Expo | Saturday – April 12, 2025 | Oklahoma City, OK

  • Saturday – April 12, 2025
  • Centennial Building at OKC Fairgrounds
  • 609 Kiamichi Place, Oklahoma City, OK 73107
  • Open to the Public from 9 AM to 5 PM
  • Free Parking

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Event | DeafNation Expo | Saturday April 5, 2025 | Greensboro, North Carolina

  • Saturday – April 5, 2025
  • Novant Health Fieldhouse at Greensboro Complex
  • 1921 West Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, North Carolina, 27403
  • Open to the Public from 9 AM to 5 PM

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Event | ALDAcon 2025 in Denver | October 15-19, 2025

ALDAcon is the annual convention of the Association of Late-Deafened Adults (ALDA). It is held in various cities around the country, generally rotating from the east coast to the west, including the central part of the country. ALDAcon usually begins with a Welcome Reception on the first evening and ends with a Farewell Brunch on the final morning. In between that time, members are invited to attend various presentations and workshops, the exhibits hall, the ALDA business meeting, the I King Jordan Awards Banquet and the famous Karaoke Party, where everyone lets their hair down and pretends they have a “golden voice.”

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Events | Deafstock Inc.

Deafstock Inc.’s mission is to serve as a premier entertainment charitable non-profit for the Deaf and Hard-of-hearing communities and individuals from all walks of life.

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Framingham school for the deaf plans May 4 fundraiser for programs. How you can help | Yahoo Life

The Learning Center for the Deaf recently announced that it’s hosting a 5-kilometer run/walk this spring to benefit programs for more than 2,000 deaf and hard-of-hearing students.

In an announcement, TLC officials said their Lead the Way 5K for TLC will take place May 4. Participants will cover a 3.1-mile course that starts and finishes on campus, 848 Central St. Registration is currently open, and interested individuals can find more details at tlcdeaf.org/5K.

This family-friendly event invites the MetroWest community and others to join in supporting TLC’s mission. The organization strives to empower deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals to shape their futures through knowledge and opportunity.

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