Deaf DAWN

DAWN is a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and transformative justice-based agency that provides multi-facted services to the survivors and the community. We provide direct services and education addressing power-based violence.

DAWN’s mission is to promote healthy relationships and reduce abuse in the Deaf community in the Washington, DC area. We emphasize that all forms of violence are intersectional. Working with survivors who have many identities we recognize that individuals and society decrease the right to one’s own safety and autonomy.

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.

New England Homes for the Deaf

New England Homes for the Deaf (NEHD), founded in 1901, is a life plan community that offers continuum of care to Deaf, Deafblind and hard of hearing seniors, including independent living, rest home, skilled nursing community, Deaf senior centers, short-term rehabilitation services, respite care services and hospice care.

The New England Homes for the Deaf mission is to provide long term healthcare, housing, recreational activities and social support for Deaf, Deafblind and hard of hearing individuals in an accessible, barrier-free and culturally-sensitive environment with optimal communication and architectural resources.

Mill Neck Foundation, Inc.

The Mill Neck Foundation for the Deaf is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing resources and funding opportunities to support the programs and services of its affiliates - Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf, Mill Neck Services for the Deaf, and Lutheran Friends of the Deaf (collectively, the Mill Neck Family of Organizations). Together, we are committed to serving the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing community through every stage of life, from infancy, to K-12 education, to employment, to eldercare, and everything in between.

Our mission is to create a world in which Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing individuals are included, empowered, celebrated, and embraced as equals through equitable education practices, sign language, supported employment, and accessible habilitation programs and services.

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.

Deaf New American Advocacy Inc

Our mission is to provide a safe space for Deaf New Americans to develop education, leadership and life skills without limitation in a way honors their culture and traditions. We work to accommodate the needs of this community in which they can create their own barrier free future.

DeafCAN!

DeafCAN! is the human service program/s under Christ the King Deaf Church. Although within a church organizations, all of DeafCAN!'s services are fully inclusive and do not discriminate in any way. DeafCAN!'s services include:
Case Management in two SE PA Counties
Support for Deaf refugees/immigrants/asylees
Support for Deaf prisoners and returning citizens
SSP Services for DeafBlind in SE PA
Education - ASL classes and community workshops on Deaf Awareness

DeafCAN! is now in it's 15th year and serves an average of 200 unduplicated individuals each year.

Maryland Deaf Community Center (MDCC)

A state-wide community center dedicated to the Maryland Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities will allow us to do many things. They include the following areas: Activities in ASL, Services in ASL, Employment Opportunities, Bridging Communities, Cultural Arts, and for ALL in Maryland counties to use. It is heavily run by volunteers and supported by a few paying positions (project coordinator, ASL coordinator, special event planner, business manager).

Advocates Deaf Services

Advocates believes the best way to serve Deaf people with disabilities is to honor the culture and values of the Deaf community. Our programs include Deaf residential services and Deaf Respite. Through our philosophy, The Advocates Way, we strive to practice empathy and common ground in our work, which is why we support Deaf people with Deaf staff as often as possible.