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.
National Center on Deaf Advocacy
Our mission is to advocate for the self-autonomy of deaf people at the local, state and national levels
* To support language acquisition and development for deaf children and their families;
* To eradicate audism and promote signed language equity;
* To ensure that deaf people are included in decision making processes concerning their lives; and
* To collaborate with organizations and individuals to support the advancement of deaf people
Founded in 1985, Deaf Women United (DWU) is a national organization that is dedicated to serving Deaf women by providing resources that connect these women to the empowerment of themselves and others through advocacy, education, and outreach.
Deaf Women United aspires to be a significant contributor to the community of Deaf women from all walks of life, and this is accomplished by recognizing, valuing, and embracing their additional identities. A vital part of DWU’s efforts in empowering Deaf women is hosting the biannual National DWU Conference in various cities across the nation, providing a space for Deaf women of all backgrounds, ages, and walks of life to network, connect, share, and learn in a wide range of professional and personal ways.