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  • National Association of the Deaf - 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.
  • Hearing Loss Association of America - HLAA offers programs, events and a nationwide community of support that give people the tools to thrive with hearing loss. 
  • American Society for Deaf Children - The American Society for Deaf Children (ASDC)  is committed to empowering all families with deaf* and hard-of-hearing children and youth by embracing full language and communication access in inclusive environments through mentoring, advocacy, resources, and collaborative networks. 
  • Communications for the Deaf - CSD is a constellation of companies that provide products, programs, and services that are designed to create opportunities for deaf people to succeed. 
  • The Deaf Children’s Literacy Project - The Deaf Children’s Literacy Project (DCLP) is a guided program to support families with children who are deaf, hard of hearing, and/or have various processing disorders and who may benefit from Cued Speech to achieve age-appropriate language and literacy acquisition. 
  • Deaf Women United - Deaf Women United is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering deaf women and promoting their rights. Our mission is to create effective initiatives that address the unique challenges faced by deaf women. We believe in taking urgent action to raise public awareness about the pressing issues affecting deaf women and society today. 
  • Deaf Hope - Our mission at DeafHope is to end domestic and sexual violence in Deaf communities through empowerment, education and services. 
  • Deaflympics - Also known as the World Deaf Games, is an international multi-sport event for deaf and hard of hearing athletes. The event aims to promote deaf sports and showcase the athletic talents of deaf athletes on the global stage. Deaflympics follows the same principles as the Olympics but is specifically designed for deaf and hard of hearing participants. 
  • Hands & Voices - The organization operates on a philosophy of unbiased support and fosters a positive approach to communication choices, including sign language, spoken language, and other communication methods.
  • Gallaudet University - Gallaudet University is the world’s only university specifically designed for deaf and hard of hearing students. Established in 1864, Gallaudet offers a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs, focusing on providing an inclusive and accessible educational environment for its students.

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