National Association of the Deaf Employee Directory
Civic and Social OrganizationsMaryland, United States201-500 Employees
The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) is a civil rights organization dedicated to representing and advancing the interests of deaf and hard of hearing individuals in the United States. Founded in 1880 and based in Silver Spring, Maryland, NAD emphasizes American Sign Language as a core value and seeks to ensure access and opportunities across education, employment, health care, technology, early intervention, and telecommunications, among other areas. It operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supported by donors and engages in advocacy work through coalitions with other national deaf and hard of hearing groups as well as cross-disability organizations.