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Deaf culture, Deaf history, American Sign Language, sign language, language learning, congenital deafness, pre-lingual deafness, post-lingual deafness, late deafened adult, hard of hearing, hearing, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), British Sign Language, finger spelling, hearing impaired
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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. Established in 1880, the NAD was shaped by deaf leaders who believed in the right of the American deaf community to use sign language, to congregate on issues important to them, and to have its interests represented at the national level.
American Sign Language Teachers Association
ASLTA is the only national-level professional organization for American Sign Language and Deaf Studies educators. ASLTA supports the growth of the profession of ASL and Deaf Studies education through the exchange of ideas among instructors on best teaching and learning practices at local, state, and national levels. ASLTA advocates for the improved recognition of ASL as a viable language option for Deaf individuals learning ASL as a heritage language and as a world language for non-Deaf students. (About ASLTA)
National Black Deaf Advocates
The Mission of the National Black Deaf Advocates is to promote the leadership development, economic and educational opportunities, social equality, and to safeguard the general health and welfare of Black deaf and hard of hearing people. (About Us)
Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc
The Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. (RID), a national membership organization, plays a leading role in advocating for excellence in the delivery of interpretation and transliteration services between people who use sign language and people who use spoken language. (About RID)