Visual Description: Halloween event flyer on a dark purple and black background. Across the top, colorful autumn maple leaves frame the Vermont Association of the Deaf logo and name. Below, large text reads “You’re Invited” and “Halloween Party,” with an orange banner reading “& Town Hall.” A bright orange sun graphic appears on the left, and three glowing jack-o’-lanterns appear on the right. The flyer lists the event date as October 24, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, at Kellogg-Hubbard Library, 135 Main Street, Montpelier, Vermont. Five small jack-o’-lantern illustrations decorate the bottom. The overall design uses orange, green, cream, and white text with Halloween and autumn imagery.
Visual Description: An Afro-Latino and Brown-skinned man is centered in the frame from approximately the waist up, facing the camera and communicating with expressive hand and arm movements. He has short, curly dark hair and short facial hair. He is wearing a dark charcoal-gray short-sleeved T-shirt with a small logo on the upper chest. His facial expressions change naturally throughout the video as he signs, and his hands frequently move in front of his chest, face, and upper body.
The background is simple and uncluttered, consisting of white wall. The lighting is bright and even, with no visible furniture, decorations, or other objects competing for attention. The simple background provides strong contrast with his dark shirt and keeps the visual focus on the signer and his hand movements.
Transcription:
Hi! I’m Franly, and I have some exciting news to share with y’all!
VtAD is hosting a big event: a Halloween Party and Town Hall!
The Town Hall will run from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The agenda focuses on special elections and the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) Community-Driven Commitment.
From 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, lunch will be provided during the Halloween Party. Fun activities may include painting, scary storytelling, a costume contest, and more! Additional activities will be announced soon.
The event will take place on October 24, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Kellogg-Hubbard Library, 135 Main Street, Montpelier, Vermont.
Admission information is as follows:
VtAD Special Election:
During the Town Hall, the VtAD Board will hold a special election to fill the following vacant board positions: Vice President, Secretary, and 2nd Member At-Large (MAL). You must be a VtAD member to vote in the special election. Those elected will serve the remainder of the board term until August 2027.
VtAD members: FREE
Non-VtAD members: $10 for VtAD membership + $10 event admission = $20 total
Halloween Party only: $10 event admission
We are looking forward to connecting, having conversations, and having fun with you!
Thank you!