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What
is Georgia Association of the Deaf, Inc.?
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About
GAD
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The
Georgia Association of the Deaf, Inc. (GAD), established in 1910, is the
largest self-help consumer organization of persons with a hearing loss
in Georgia. The main goal of GAD is to bring persons with hearing loss
in Georgia together to advocate for equal rights.
GAD is governed by a Board, which is elected on a biennial basis. Its members support GAD and others interested in furthering GAD’s goals. GAD is a state chapter of the National Association of the Deaf. |
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Misson
of GAD
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To promote awareness of issues surrounding hearing loss To advocate for the rights of citizens To promote the social, technological, moral, and intellectual advancement of persons with a hearing loss in Georgia To advocate for the quality of deaf education in Georgia To cooperate with other state associations and the NAD in all projects that will advance the well being of persons with hearing loss |
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Benefits
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NAD Broadcaster -- official publication of NAD GAD Banner -- official publication of GAD Advocacy Public Information Biennial Conventions Miss Deaf Georgia Pageant Leadership Opportunities Scholarships Senior Citizens Section |
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