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National Asian Deaf Congress (NADC)
Resource Summary Page
Resource Name: National
Asian Deaf Congress
Associated Organization:
Country of Origin: USA
Address: P. O. Box 78
City: Dekalb
State or Province: IL
ZIP or Postal Code: 60115
Telephone:
Fax:
Email: nadcusa@aol.com
Site Summary:
Our History
The seeds of NADC were planted during the first national conference, Access
Silent Asia, for deaf and hard of hearing Asian people and their families at
San Francisco, CA in 1994. After several years of discussion and planning,
NADC was formally implemented in March 1997 during the second conference,
Let's Break Down the Walls of Silence at Los Angeles, CA. The collaborative
efforts of individuals and organizations for deaf people led to widespread
interest in forming a national organization to recognize and preserve Asian
deaf cultural heritage, identity and history.
Our Mission
NADC is a non-profit organization whose mission is to define and address the
cultural, political and social issues experienced by Asians who are deaf or
hard of hearing. NADC is strengthened by the diversity of its members and
organizations who represent various geographic regions, languages, religions,
cultures and generations. NADC will also strive to provide education,
empowerment, and leadership for its respective members and organizations.
Our Objectives
To advocate and provide a network of resources on political, social, human
rights and other concerns of the Asian deaf and hard of hearing community; to
provide training opportunities for employment, education and leadership; to
promote cultural and ethnic identities, as well as share and celebrate
history, heritage and traditions; to promote collaborative relationships and
alliances among Asian deaf and hard of hearing individuals, communities,
organizations and professionals; to empower the individual, family and
community by encouraging positive self-esteem, communication and
professionals; to establish a national clearinghouse of information and
research; to provide immigration and acculturation assistance, support and
technical / communication assistance.
Quoted from the Web Site
Disability Association(s): Deafness and Hearing Impairments
Internet Location: http://www.nadc-usa.org/index.html
Internet Resource Type: Web Site
Resource Type: Deafness and Hearing Impairment
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