DEAF-LED SINCE 2014 · TORONTO & GTA
Bringing Diverse
Communities Together
Play. Laugh. Socialize.
Who we are
DEF EVENTS & BEYOND was founded
and is led by Andrea Zackary,
who is oral deaf.
We host inclusive, Deaf-friendly, and ASL-accessible events for all ages across Toronto, North York, Scarborough, Mississauga and the wider GTA — from family days to adult socials, bringing communities together to connect, socialize, and belong, while welcoming all participants.
Our Impact
12+
Years Serving the Community
100+
Events Hosted
15+
Sponsors & Partners
3
Caribbean Deaf Communities Supported
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Upcoming Event
Event Name
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The Community Hub
Twelve Years of Community.
Still No Front Door.
$100 RAISED of $330,000
Currently Today
- Borrowed parks, rented halls
- Events scheduled around availability
- Nothing open between events
Vision With the Hub
- A permanent, ASL-first space
- Open year-round, not event-to-event
- Mentorship and programming with a home
Thank You to Our Summer 2026 BBQ Sponsors
Beyond our Events
Mentorship, Membership, and Ongoing Support.
Speaking & Mentorship
Book Andrea for talks, workshops
and mentorship on Deaf inclusion.
Membership
Support Deaf business and the Deaf ecosystem for $25 a year.
Partnership & Support
Volunteer at events or sponsor one and get your name in front of the community.
★★★★★
What Attendees Are Saying
Real words from families
who show up year after year.
Video Testimonials
Our family attends this event every year, and I always look forward to bringing my grandchildren. They love it so much that they never want to leave!
One of their favorite parts is learning how to sign their names, which is such a wonderful experience. As for me, I absolutely love the culture—everything from the delicious food to the lively music. It’s also heartwarming to see the hearing community engage and try to communicate. Every event is worth every penny spent.
Pam Young · Event Attendee
