Ethiopian Deaf Community in USA

The Ethiopian Deaf Community in USA is a nonprofit organization established in 2017 to support and empower Ethiopian deaf individuals residing in the United States EDCUSA is dedicated to promoting inclusivity accessibility and equal opportunities for members of the Ethiopian deaf community With more than 70 active members the organization serves as a hub for advocacy education and community development Mission EDCUSA s mission is to bridge the gap in communication foster unity and provide vital resources to Ethiopian deaf individuals By addressing the unique challenges faced by this community EDCUSA aims to enhance their quality of life and ensure they have equal access to education employment and social services Vision EDCUSA envisions a society where Ethiopian deaf individuals are empowered valued and included in every aspect of community life The organization strives to create a world where linguistic and cultural barriers are eliminated and individuals can thrive access to

National Hispanic Latino Association of the Deaf

The mission for National Hispanic Latino Association of the Deaf NHLAD is to build an alliance between Deaf Latino and the Hispanic community through the preservation of the language culture customs. We recognize the importance of gaining empowerment through the promotion of leadership and education in the Hispanic and Latino community. It focuses on establishing partnerships engaging the community serving as a resource and assisting youth

These initiatives include community-building social events and workshops on leadership Latin American history and culture as well as the Deaf Hispanic Latino Spotlight which celebrates the achievements of individuals within the community. The Sign to Se as Project helps hearing families learn basic signs with plans to expand to include Latin American sign languages. We also offer a youth program to support the development of skills leadership identity and involvement in activities that expand their future prospects NHLAD outreach extends both nationally.

Zankza Project

The Zanzka Project is dedicated to supporting Deaf artists and creatives across all disciplines by creating opportunities to showcase their work, engage with the community, collaborate with other artists and creatives, and providing educational opportunities to elevate their works.

Jewish Deaf Congress

JDC functions as an inclusive and accessible Jewish Deaf national organization, network and resource center, rooted in Judaism and Deaf experiences, cultures and values of lifelong Jewish learning to discover, connect and flourish.

Turtle Island Hand Talk

We are a North American Indigenous group who works collaboratively to provide services and advocacy for Indigenous Deaf and DeafBlind people.

Our goals are to exchange our tribal cultures and our Indigenous Deaf and DeafBlind Cultures. Our group functions by consensus agreement and aims to provide an international understanding of our communal needs.

Our primary purpose: enrolled/status tribal members working together to develop educational materials, references, and academic accreditation through our Indigenous lenses. Through invitation, we will welcome non-indigenous people to join our group, to work closely with our Indigenous people as helper-solidarity.

Roc That!

Roc That!’s mission is to educate, entertain, and spread awareness of American Sign Language and Deaf communities; and creating a platform for American Sign Language users to explore the depth of the language while making an entertaining experience and raising awareness of the beauty and versatility of American Sign Language.

Charles Thompson Memorial Hall

Charles Thompson Memorial Hall is located in St. Paul, Minnesota and has been the heartbeat and principal social hub for Deaf people throughout Minnesota for over 100 years. Designed by a deaf architect, Dr Olaf Hanson, and opened in 1916, it is considered one of the oldest Deaf Clubs in the world.

Thompson Hall is proudly owned by the Deaf community and managed by dedicated Deaf volunteers.

The original mission of this 501(c)3 non-profit organization was to establish a building for the entertainment and education of deaf people in Minnesota. The mission includes preserving the language and culture of Deaf, Hard of Hearing and DeafBlind.

Thompson Hall is on the National Register of Historic Places. The organization and building continues to be used as a community center for the local deaf community. Programs are funded through charitable grants, individual donations and fundraising events.

Deaf Spotlight

Mission: To inspire and showcase Deaf Culture and Sign Languages through the arts.

Deaf Spotlight (DS) emerged from the first Seattle Deaf Film Festival in 2012 created by community members in response to the cultural debt in entertainment in the Pacific Northwest.

Programming has since expanded to include theater productions, curated visual art exhibitions and workshops for Deaf artists.

DS is a nationally recognized leader in Deaf arts. Our events feature both local and national artists who tell original stories about the Deaf experience. In April 2021, we celebrated our 10th anniversary producing events by and for the Deaf Deaf-Blind Deaf Disabled and Hard of Hearing (DDBDDHH) community.

DS believes in creating an equitable and creative space where DDBDDHH artists can thrive.