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The NAD is the nation's premier civil rights organization of, by, and for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals in the United States of America.
Resources. This page provides a wide range of information for deaf and hard of hearing people, their families, and friends. This page is also helpful for employers, businesses, and government agencies who need to provide equal opportunity and equal access for Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, Hard of Hearing, orLate Deafened people.
The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) is the nation’s premier civil rights organization of, by and for deaf and hard of hearing individuals in the United States of America.
Get involved. NOTE: The NAD Headquarters is closed to the public. If you need to meet with someone at the NAD, please email nad.info@nad.org to schedule a video call appointment. At this time, we are not able to meet in person, for everyone’s safety.
The NAD recognizes that American Sign Language (ASL) is the backbone of the American Deaf Culture. The NAD values the acquisition, usage and preservation of ASL and is a recognized leader in promoting the acquisition, learning, teaching, and interpreting of ASL.
The NAD was instrumental in the establishment of the International Association of Parents of the Deaf (IAPD), now named the American Society for Deaf Children (ASDC). • 1968. Twenty-ninth convention held in Las Vegas, Nevada. Robert O. Lankenau elected President.
Deaf communities are diverse with people identifying as Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, Hard of Hearing, and Late-Deafened. There are variations in how a person becomes deaf, level of hearing, age of onset, educational background, communication methods, and cultural identity.
The NAD Law and Advocacy Center educates, advocates, and litigates on behalf of and to empower deaf and hard of hearing people. Information. We are a clearinghouse for general legal information about deaf-related issues.
State Association Affiliates. State Associations are independent nonprofit organizations in their own right—the following state associations are affiliate members of the NAD, in good standing. For a list of organizational affiliates, explore here. State. Region. Affiliate Name. Website.
Join among thousands and become part of the National Association of the Deaf (NAD), the nation’s premier and oldest civil rights organization of, by and for deaf and hard of hearing individuals in the United States of America.