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CODA Matinee

November 26, 2025 at 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm

People with different disabilities waving hand. Vector flat illustration of characters with prosthesis of hand and leg, woman in wheelchair, man on crutches and blind person with guide dog.

Join us for an engaging celebration of Deaf culture, presented in recognition of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3). This event features a free matinee screening of La Famille Bélier — a film about a hearing child of Deaf adults — followed by an interactive ASL lesson and panel discussion with members of the Deaf and CODA (children of deaf adults) communities.

Captioning and ASL interpretation will be available at the event.

Event schedule

  • Welcome/introduction: 12:00 to 12:05 pm
  • Film screening: 12:05 to 2:00 pm
  • Intermission: 2:00 to 2:10 pm
  • ASL/Deaf Culture lesson: 2:10 to 2:40 pm
  • Panel discussion: 2:45 to 3:15 pm
  • Wrap up and Closing remarks: 3:15 to 3:30 pm

Please RSVP using the link below and indicate any accessibility needs. Questions can be directed to drc.questions@ubc.ca.

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Date:
November 26, 2025
Time:
12:00 pm - 3:30 pm

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Venue

University Centre (UNC) – UBCSUO Theatre

3272 University Way
Kelowna, BC V1V 1V7 Canada + Google Map

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Additional Info

Room Number
UNC 106
Registration/RSVP Required
Yes (see event description)
Event Type
Film, Presentation
Topic
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Audiences
Faculty, Staff, Students