Organizations & Institutes
- National Association of the Deaf (NAD)
- NAD is a private and non-profit organization that fights to “promote, protect, and preserve the rights and quality of life of deaf and hard of hearing individuals in the United States of America.” For additional information, please visit the National Association of the Deaf webpage.
- World Federation of the Deaf (WFD)
- WFD is an international non-government organization that fights to protect “Deaf people in developing countries; the right to sign language; and equal opportunity in all spheres of life, including access to education and information.” For additional information, please visit the World Federation of the Deaf webpage.
- Royal National Institute for Deaf and HoH People (RNID)
- Based in the UK, RNID’s website is filled with useful facts and resources for everyone. Two particularly informational resources include:
→ RNID’s Tips for Hearing People
→ RNID’s Communication Tips