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Deaf and HOH camps for kids!
Michigan Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing Youth Network
We are happy to announce the Michigan Deaf, DeafBlind, & Hard of Hearing Youth Network, in collaboration with Michigan Hands & Voices and DB Central: Michigan's Training and Resource Project! Teens (13-18 years old) will meet with Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing adults and get to know other students from around the state. Our next meeting is Thursday, August 12th from 7:30-8:30pm. The full Deaf spectrum, and all modes of communication, are welcome! Click below to register TODAY! |
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OUR MISSION:
Civil Rights.
The mission of the Michigan Deaf Association is to preserve the rights and quality of life of Deaf and hard of hearing individuals in the State of Michigan.
Our GoalsArticle III
The goals of the Association are to advocate, promote and achieve: A. Effective communication between Deaf and Hard of Hearing and hearing citizens; B. The rights to the same opportunities, the same access and the same independence as hearing people; C. The preservation of American Sign Language and Deaf Culture and... D. Provision of social and educational services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people. |
134+NUMBER OF YEARS SERVING THE DEAF COMMUNITY
We have been serving the Deaf community since 1887. |
78NUMBER OF MEMBERS AND COUNTING
We are continuing to grow our membership as we offer more benefits. |
4NUMBER OF AFFILIATES WE PARTNER WITH
We are committed to collaborating with and supporting other organizations with a mission and goals that are aligned with ours. |
Get Involved
There are many ways you can become more involved in our organization. The easiest thing to do would be to become a member, which you can do by signing up below. If you are also interested in helping out, there are opportunities to volunteer with us! You can learn more about volunteering opportunities below. If you do not have the time to be as involved as you would like, please consider making a donation. We would be eternally grateful for your generosity, regardless of the amount donated. Your support would help us reach our goals and continue to serve the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community in the great state of Michigan!
BECOME A MEMBER If you are interested in signing up to become a member, we have several membership options you can choose from. Students and senior citizens can take advantage of membership discounts. (Contact us for membership information) |
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
There may be opportunities available for you if you would like to assist our team reach our goals. Click on the button below to check whether there are any volunteering opportunities you may be interested in! |
MAKE A DONATION Any amount of financial support would be extremely helpful in ensuring that we achieve our mission and continue to serve the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community in the state of Michigan. (We currently are not accepting donations a this time.) |