"Open Yourself, Love Yourself ""You are not alone: Community Support for Mental Well-Being"What to Expect: Free Food: Enjoy delicious refreshments throughout the day. Free Giveaways: Take home special items to remind you of the importance of self-love. Free Raffles: Win exciting prizes in our raffle draws. Free Workshops: Participate in workshops designed to help you nurture self-love and improve […]
Hello, my name is Skippy Sumner. I work for California Connect, previously known as California Telephone Access Program (CTAP). We are a State program that provides equipment like TTYs, which most of you received a long time ago. Deaf people are not using TTYs now, most are using Video Phones and Smartphones. I'm here […]
This workshop is continuing to meet on a monthly basis. Please join us on the last Tuesday of every month at 2pm. Feel free to bring family/friends who want to learn more. Have you experienced hearing loss later in life? Are you struggling to adapt to the changes? B-GLAD is here for you and wants […]
Kern OES (Office of Emergency Services) and CSUB (Bakersfield State University of Bakersfield have partnered in hosting a Disaster Preparedness Community Event this coming Spring 2025! Over 30 nonprofit organizations and other participating agencies will be there for their booth. B-GLAD will be there with a booth and come by to visit us to learn […]
Expressing Emotions Through Art Attention creative people! Do you have all kinds of artistic things? Did you know that we can reduce stress and anxiety through art? Come join us at our second Open Studio at the Art & Spirituality Center to experience peaceful painting, delightful drawing, and calming coloring! You will […]
Are you having a hard time paying all of your bills? Not enough money for emergency situations? Want to buy healthy food instead of cheap, unhealthy food? You are invited to attend our “Budgeting Basics” workshop on January 22, 2026 from 1pm to 3pm. You will learn how to make a budget, see where […]
Are you looking for a job and cannot find one? Do you need to update your resume? Want to learn more about searching for jobs? B-GLAD understands you might want assistance! In this group, we will discuss how to create a resume and fill out an application. You will learn employment vocabulary and prepare for […]
Have you been discriminated before? Do you want to learn more about your rights as a Deaf individual? Not sure what to say to people who refuse to provide you a sign language interpreter? You are invited to attend the “ADA Basics and Your Rights” workshop on February 19, 2026. We will learn basic information […]
Please join us to have cup of coffee and chat with Bakersfield Police Department officers. This event is a respectful gathering to get to know our officers and ask questions. If you are Deaf, Hard of hearing, DeafBlind, Late Deafened, and Deaf w/Disability then this event is for you. Bring your smiling faces and come […]
