@DCADeaf

DCAD’s mission is to empower all Deaf and hard-of-hearing residents in the DC area and provide advocacy for equal political, social, and economic access in DC.

 Washington, DC USA
dcdeaf.org
Joined November 2011
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"We, DC Association of the Deaf, fully support BLM and all protests across America including here in Washington DC, for #BlackLivesMatter." Anti-racism resources for white people: docs.google.com/document/d/1…
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DCAD Book Event on August 28
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DCAD - Vote now for the 2023-2025 Board - mailchi.mp/a8e3e2057551/dcad…
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DCAD - Elections Event & Community Update - mailchi.mp/5fee157aa1df/dcad…
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DCAD - Election Nomination Event at Mozzeria, May 4th at 5:30pm Come to Mozzeria on May 4th at 5:30pm for our elections nomination event! Snacks will be provided. 
Transcript: Hello DCAD! I’m Sean Maiwald, president of DCAD. I will step down at the end of the term, next month!
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Transcript: After everyone gets to meet and present their ideas for DCAD, I will send out an email for the full and final vote for all the positions up for election. The different roles up for election include President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Member at Large.
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Transcript: See you there!
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Reminder - Election Nominations Form Closes Soon - mailchi.mp/73f418a4362f/upda…
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Thursday, 2/16: MODDHH Performance Oversight Hearing - mailchi.mp/336ebbffe46a/thur…
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Transcript: Hi! Good morning from #NAD2022. DCAD is considering which five NAD priorities to support. Our current list: 1) Dismantling Racism 2) Educational Outreach to Industries 3) Civic Engagement 4) Implement a Rapid Response Team 5) Improve Vocational Rehabilitation Services
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DCAD is proud to participate in the 56th biennial @NAD1880 Conference! Fun fact: This year, DCAD was the first state association to arrive at the Council of Representatives chamber! This is yet another reason why DC deserves statehood. DC statehood is a Deaf rights issue!
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Congratulations and welcome to DC, Kari Cooke. We look forward to supporting the community together! Also, thanks to @MayorBowser for getting this Office established for the first time. One more step closer to statehood!
Mayor Muriel Bowser
@MayorBowser13 Jun 2022
I’m proud to appoint Kari Cooke as the inaugural Director of the Office of Deaf, Deafblind and Hard of Hearing. Throughout her career, she has been an advocate for inclusivity and accessibility. I look forward to the work she will do to engage residents and advance equity in DC.

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Excellent choice Mayor @MayorBowser! I look forward to our important work together, Kari Cooke! Congratulations on your continued milestones, and I know you will go above and beyond in your new vocation — onward. @NBDAdvocates @DCABDA_1981 @DCADeaf
Mayor Muriel Bowser
@MayorBowser13 Jun 2022
I’m proud to appoint Kari Cooke as the inaugural Director of the Office of Deaf, Deafblind and Hard of Hearing. Throughout her career, she has been an advocate for inclusivity and accessibility. I look forward to the work she will do to engage residents and advance equity in DC.

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DCAD: Black Deaf History Month Celebration - mailchi.mp/31c0a7d4a96b/blac…
DCAD: Community Input Survey for our first Director (ODBH) - mailchi.mp/dcff2b6ea148/dcad…
Thanks to your support, we’ve navigated through the pandemic in 2020 and 2021, and we’re grateful to you for helping the NAD serve deaf and hard of hearing people.

2022, we're ready for you!

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DCAD September 30th 7pm - Public Meeting - mailchi.mp/a50a59683f9a/dcad…
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DCAD Sept Newsletter: Events and $500 Grant from DC Govt for HAs - mailchi.mp/5bfbc8bd70e7/dcad…
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