Virginia Association
for the Deaf Organized 1891

Virginia statewide nonprofit

Build a stronger, more accessible Deaf community across Virginia.

VAD connects members, families, leaders, and allies with advocacy updates, statewide events, accessibility resources, and a stronger shared voice.

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About VAD

Start with the essentials, then expand.

This MVP is structured for a DreamHost shared hosting plan: plain HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, no server framework required, easy to upload, and easy to evolve later.

It gives you a credible public presence now while keeping the member experience ready for a hosted login system when you decide to connect real accounts.

MVP build plan

Features to launch first

Phase 1

Public Website

Launch the core VAD.org pages visitors need before they decide to join, donate, volunteer, or attend an event.

  • Homepage with mission, calls to action, and quick links
  • About VAD, leadership, contact, and accessibility statement
  • Programs, advocacy priorities, and resource landing pages

Phase 2

Membership Funnel

Keep the first version simple: collect interest, route people to the right person, and add payments when ready.

  • Membership inquiry form
  • Volunteer and committee interest options
  • Donation or membership payment link integration

Phase 3

Member and Admin Portal

Use the current demo portals as prototypes, then connect secure accounts when content and roles are defined.

  • Member announcements and meeting notices
  • PDF library for minutes, bylaws, packets, and forms
  • Admin dashboard for posts, events, documents, and requests

Programs

What members should see first

Advocacy Updates

Publish policy alerts, legislative priorities, and calls to action in one visible place.

Community Events

List conferences, chapter meetings, training sessions, and registration details clearly.

Member Resources

Offer a private area for announcements, documents, and organization updates.

Public Calendar

See VAD events by month on the homepage

Community Events

Monthly Events

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Public view

Events List

News And Action

Read the latest VAD updates on the News page

Featured action

VSDB Voice Matters

Support full Deaf representation on the VSDB Board of Visitors. This call to action is one of the key items currently highlighted on the VAD website.

Sign Petition Open News Page

Membership

Launch with a simple join funnel.

For MVP, this section can capture interest and direct people to your email, membership form, or payment link while the full member system is still being built.