Deaf community gatherings, ASL socials, cultural events, and more—shared from communities all across Iowa.
Loading this week’s events…
Recently shared gatherings and updates from Deaf communities across Iowa.
Posts appear from newest to oldest. Each card shows the event date and links to the original source for details.
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. at Vittoria Lodge, 7200 NW 2nd Ave, Ankeny. Shared by Thrive Together Today and Iowa Deaf community groups.
Open the original Facebook post ↗
Virtual event on Thursday, November 5, 2026, 6:30–7:30 p.m. for Early ACCESS families with children from birth to age 3. Registration deadline: October 29.
View details and registration ↗
Families with Deaf or hard-of-hearing children are welcome, including families who do not attend ISD. The school lists this storytime for 6–7 p.m. in the ISD Elementary Library.
Check the current ISD event listing ↗
ISD lists its next Deaf Cultural Celebration for March 20, 2027, in Council Bluffs. Watch the school’s event page for program and registration updates.
Follow ISD updates ↗Browse Deaf community events, social meetups, ASL gatherings, and cultural activities shared by people across the state.
Know about a gathering in your area? Share the details. Once submitted, it will appear here on the calendar.
Once an event date has passed in Iowa, it moves here automatically. Today’s and future events stay in the calendar and current news.
Find Deaf community events in Iowa’s neighboring states and major gatherings across the U.S. Event dates and details can change, so confirm them with the organizer before traveling.
9 a.m.–5 p.m. at Wintrust Sports Complex, 5499 W. 65th St., Bedford Park. Free parking; DeafNation offers registration passes.
Details and registration ↗St. Paul Deaf Club hosts separate parties for seniors (11 a.m.–3 p.m.), children (3:30–5:30 p.m.), and adults (8 p.m.–midnight). Prices vary by party and age.
Details and registration ↗9 a.m. at Nebraska State Capitol, Room 1525. ASL interpreters are provided; community members may attend or submit comments online.
Hearing details ↗5–7 p.m. at Ashland Public Library. Open community discussion with ASL interpreters and live captions.
Roundtable details ↗Wisconsin Association of the Deaf lists this event for 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Check the organizer’s event listing for venue and current details.
Check WAD events ↗Listed for 11 a.m.–5 p.m. by the Wisconsin Association of the Deaf. See WAD’s event list for updated details.
Check WAD events ↗Three-day conference in Breezy Point for parents, Deaf and hard-of-hearing educators, and professionals serving Deaf, DeafBlind, and hard-of-hearing students. Registration fee listed as $325.
Conference details ↗1–5:30 p.m. at Charles Thompson Memorial Hall. Ages 18+; the organizer lists $15 for three paper cards and cash-only payment.
Event details ↗St. Paul celebration with tours, dinner, a social, and a Saturday banquet and gala. Separate tickets are available; prices vary by activity.
Event details and tickets ↗5–8 p.m. on Zoom, with 0.3 RID CEUs. The organizer lists $10; students attend free.
Missouri Commission event calendar ↗Follow these local sources for new flyers, schedule changes, and events that have not yet been shared here.
Commission announcements, meetings, and events.
Browse Illinois events ↗Community events at St. Paul Deaf Club and the state commission calendar.
Charles Thompson Hall calendar ↗State association announcements, social events, and community activities.
Browse WAD events ↗News, community updates, and association notices. We did not find a confirmed public community event date in the current listings.
Visit SDAD ↗State events, community programs, and accessibility information.
Browse Nebraska events ↗Deaf community events, commission meetings, and workshops.
Browse Missouri events ↗A major Deaf community expo at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. Check DeafNation’s schedule and registration page for the latest details.
Official event details ↗Event details can change. Check the linked organizer before traveling. Iowa Deaf Connect links to the original event sources and does not automatically import their updates.
Open the full flyer for the details, and check with the organizer for any last-minute updates.
Meet over coffee in a new city and café each month.
Check the calendar for the current month’s city and café.
The monthly schedule and rotating locations were provided by the organizer. Check the calendar for this month’s café.
Come together for a Halloween celebration with contests and games.
Costume contest, pumpkin carving contest (bring a carved or decorated pumpkin), trivia, and Guess the Gross Box game. Quad Cities Deaf Club will provide Subway and water; guests are asked to bring a side dish, appetizer, or dessert.
Event information transcribed from the flyer. Confirm current details with Quad Cities Deaf Club.
Discover a landmark in Deaf history, enjoy a little sign-language wordplay, and browse Iowa community photos below.
In March 1988, a student-led movement at Gallaudet University called for Deaf leadership and self-determination. The protest led to the appointment of the university’s first Deaf president, Dr. I. King Jordan.
Explore the history at Gallaudet ↗Why did the ASL student bring a camera to class? They wanted to capture every sign.
Light wordplay about language and signing—never at Deaf people’s expense.
Follow Iowa Deaf community and ASL organizations for event news, workshops, announcements, and photos. Albums will be featured here when groups share public links.
Browse posts and community photos from the Corridor.
Follow student club announcements and ASL events in Iowa City.
Follow Iowa Deaf and ASL community news shared on Facebook.
See statewide community updates and shared photos.
Follow Iowa interpreter workshops, conference announcements, and sign-language interpreting updates.
Follow school events and community highlights in Council Bluffs.
Follow Deaf Dome programs and community stories from across Iowa.
Iowa Deaf Connect links to public community posts and albums. Organizers can share a public album link when they submit an event.
Iowa Deaf Connect is a community-minded place to discover events and help spread the word. It welcomes Deaf, DeafBlind, hard-of-hearing, and signing people, along with friends and allies.
Community, learning, family support, access services, and arts resources from Iowa organizations. Check each provider for current hours, eligibility, event dates, and access details.
Groups and Iowa events where people can connect, learn, and take part in local culture.
Local Deaf entrepreneurs and community-led organizations. Check each site for current programs and offerings.
Statewide education and family programs, with eligibility varying by service.
Iowa information, referrals, communication access, and culturally specific support.
This is a growing directory of Iowa organizations and services. Please confirm current schedules, eligibility, and access details directly with each provider. Know an Iowa Deaf artist, group, service, or upcoming event?
A home for Deaf senior breakfasts, socials, presentations, outings, and other events across Iowa—so people can find community on days and evenings that work for them.
A 14th biennial conference was listed for April 2026 in Coralville. I haven’t found a confirmed recurring meetup schedule or current organizer contact, so this page will share dates only when they’re confirmed.
See the conference announcement ↗Share a breakfast, lunch, evening gathering, educational presentation, or outing. Choose “Senior social” in the form and it will appear in the Iowa Deaf Connect calendar.
Events can come from any community in the state. Help make the calendar reflect the full map of Iowa.
Help more people find it. Community submissions are welcome.
Check event details and flyer images before they appear on the public calendar.
Organizer tools are protected by your Cloudflare review password.
Use your Gmail account to send the roundup: export the opt-in list, copy this summary, and send it from iowadeafconnect@gmail.com using BCC. The website does not send emails automatically yet.
Deaf socials, day and night
Meetups happen in different towns, at different times, and under different names. Follow local organizers for the newest details, then check the calendar for dates people share here.
CRAD community socials
The Cedar Rapids Association of the Deaf group shares local Deaf Day Out, dinner socials, and other community meetups. Times and venues vary by event.
Check CRAD event updates ↗Deaf community & ASL chat
Community posts have listed a monthly fourth-Friday gathering at Coral Ridge Mall. Check the latest post for the confirmed time, meeting spot, and any schedule changes.
View recent community posts ↗Share a local Deaf social
Breakfasts, lunches, coffee meetups, Deaf Night Out, game days, and other gatherings all belong here. Add a date and the event will appear on the calendar.
Deaf Coffee Chat locations
Deaf Coffee Chat meets every second Friday, with the city and café rotating month to month. Check the calendar for the current stop.
The meetup is every second Friday from 6:00–8:30 p.m. The city and café rotate; the calendar shows each month’s location.
Schedules and organizers can change. Confirm details with the linked group before traveling.