Where can I find more information about diverse deaf people?
Deaf communities are rich in diversity—spanning different races, cultures, identities, and lived experiences. Many organizations center specific communities within the broader deaf experience. Here's a helpful list to explore:
BIPOC Communities:
- Council de Manos
- National Hispanic Latino Association of the Deaf (NHLAD)
- National Asian Deaf Congress (NADC)
- National Black Deaf Advocates (NBDA)
LGBTQIA+/Queer:
DeafBlind & DeafDisabled:
- American Association of the DeafBlind
- NAD’s Deaf and Disabled Stories on Facebook
- Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths & Adults (HKNC)
General Advocacy & Networking:
- Association of Late-Deafened Adults (ALDA)
- Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA)
- National Cued Speech Association
- National Association of the Deaf (NAD)
Religion:
- Episcopal Conference of the Deaf
- National Catholic Office for the Deaf
- Global Deaf Muslims
- Jewish Deaf Congress (JDC)
Exploring these groups is a meaningful way to learn about intersectional deaf experiences and connect with authentic voices from within those communities.