Michigan Deaf Association is a 501(c)(3) organization in good standing. We welcome membership, sponsorship opportunities, and generous donations to support our mission of protecting the rights of Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard-of-Hearing residents in Michigan. We coordinate events, programs, and collaboration opportunities, and we look forward to making an impact together.
Here are two videos from our previous President, Lawson McNally and our current President, Nicole Faino-Ferry.
Lawson’s Video
Nicole’s Video
(The videos are also on our MDA FB page with transcripts)
Upcoming Activities
- Saturday, March 7, 2026 (12PM to 2PM ET): Follow-Up MDA Election
- Location: Knights of Columbus #2690 (19801 Farmington Road, Livonia, MI 48152)
- What? Election of Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Public Relations Coordinator
- At the 2025 MDA Conference, members elected Nicole Faino as President. We are now seeking candidates to fill the positions of Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Public Relations Coordinator, as outgoing officers prepare to transition.
- Candidates must be current Michigan residents and active members of the Michigan Deaf Association.
- Thursday, March 19, 2026 (6PM to 7:30PM ET): Helen Keller’s Story & My Life Experience
- Location: Michigan School for the Deaf’s Jeter Center (1235 W. Court Street, Flint, MI 48503)
- What? A special performance coordinated by the Michigan DeafBlind Advocacy group. Admission is $5 per person, and all proceeds will benefit the Michigan School for the Deaf’s DeafBlind Fund.
- Contact Person: Debi McNally (dmcnally@michdeaf.org)