We strive….

  • To provide a citywide services referral center for issues affecting the deaf community
  • To provide resources to providers of professional services to the deaf
  • To provide centralized advocacy resources and professional services about issues of significance to the deaf
  • To promote and empower deaf consumers in order to achieve the highest quality of life possible in communities of District of Columbia
  • To promote and safeguard the educational system for self-preservation.
  • To promote awareness of any communication difficulties, and provide solutions via various methods.
  • To promote in the use of communication devices.
  • To promote in the use of protective signaling devices (smoke detectors, alarms and others)
  • To serve as a watchdog of legislation or practices that may affect deaf individuals
  • To support, with reason, all phases of various organizations and associations working with and for the deaf individuals
  • To support fully the affiliated clubs, associations of the deaf, and organizations in District of Columbia in their efforts to bring about greater civic and social interaction of the deaf community.