DREAMWAVE Advocates Movement Alliance, Inc.
DREAMWAVE Advocates Movement Alliance is a Deaf-led nonprofit based in Charles Town, West Virginia, advancing communication access, disability equity, and systemic reform statewide. The organization engages in policy advocacy, community education, leadership development, and cross-sector collaboration to address barriers impacting Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing, and disabled individuals across education, healthcare, employment, and public services. DREAMWAVE focuses on sustainable structural change while strengthening community capacity and accountability.
As part of its long-term strategy, DREAMWAVE is developing Handwave Interpreting as an initiative to build and strengthen the interpreting pipeline in West Virginia. This includes education, mentorship, professional development, and advocacy to expand qualified interpreting access and promote ethical, community-centered language services statewide.
DEAF, Inc. (Developmental Evaluation and Adjustment Facilities Inc.)
Founded in 1977, DEAF, Inc. is the only Massachusetts community-based multi-service nonprofit run by and for Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing and Late-Deafened adults.
Our mission: DEAF, Inc. inspires people to achieve personal and professional goals through accessible programs and services. We build bridges across communities by increasing communication access and awareness.
The Villages Deaf Senior Citizens
To promote the educational, economic, and social interests and needs of deaf, hard‑of‑hearing, and deafblind residents in The Villages, Florida, whose primary language is American Sign Language (ASL); to protect the legal rights of deaf, hard‑of‑hearing, and deafblind residents in The Villages; and to promote awareness and understanding of deaf, hard‑of‑hearing, and deafblind people and Deaf culture among the public in The Villages.
Center for ASL Acquisition and Access
The Center for ASL Acquisition and Access is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Missoula, Montana. Our mission is to increase access to language resources for deaf and hard of hearing children in rural or underserved areas. We work to: promote and facilitate access to ASL for rural families with young deaf or hard of hearing children; create and distribute resources for acquiring and learning ASL; model and promote positive bilingual deaf identity and community; and promote and facilitate collaboration and support between nonprofit organizations with similar missions.
DVAS (Deaf Vermonters Advocacy Services)
Deaf Vermonters Advocacy Services (DVAS) is an agency that was officially established in 2000. We are an advocacy agency culturally and linguistically designed to meet the specific needs of Deaf, Deaf/Blind, and Hard of Hearing individuals and victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. DVAS provides direct services, gives support to individuals and survivors, offers training to professionals, educates the Deaf and hearing community, and works on collaborating with local agencies.
Mission Statement
DIG empowers Deaf and Hard of Hearing government employees to overcome communication barriers, resolve accessibility issues, and promote a fully inclusive work environment through networking and fostering professional growth.
Purpose
DIG is a national non-profit organization whose purpose is two-fold. It serves as an employee support group for local, state and federal employees who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, Deaf Disabled, and Late Deafened and as a resource for the government.
DIG coordinates and collaborates with external organizations such as the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), U.S. Congress, White House, Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA), National Association of the Deaf (NAD), State Associations for the Deaf, State Commissions for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, and other entities. DIG is an active member of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Consumer Advocacy Network (DHHCAN).
Founded in 1992 after a successful conference in Austin, Texas, Deaf Seniors of America, Inc. (DSA) emerged to serve the unique needs of Deaf seniors nationwide. Spearheaded by advocate Ralph White, DSA quickly evolved from a grassroots vision into a national organization. By 1997, DSA adopted its current name and launched New Horizons, a quarterly magazine for Deaf seniors. Since then, DSA has hosted biennial conferences across the U.S., providing education, community engagement, and advocacy. Despite setbacks, such as the cancellation of conferences in 2011 and 2021, DSA has remained resilient, embracing virtual outreach and returning stronger with its 2023 gathering in Florida. Through leadership, community spirit, and a commitment to inclusion, DSA continues to empower Deaf seniors to live vibrant, connected lives.
Community Access and Empowerment
Community Access and Empowerment (CAE) was founded in November 2023 with the mission of empowering Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) individuals, to thrive in communication, career, and life. Recognizing the critical need for services that provide accessible communication, career opportunities/development, and life skills for the Deaf community, CAE was established to bridge gaps and create pathways to success. The organization is driven by a team of experienced educators, community leaders, and industry partners dedicated to fostering independence and positive outcomes for Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals with unique strengths and challenges.