Mission

The mission of Deaf Empowerment Awareness Foundation, Inc. is to Empower, raise Awareness, and bridge a sustainable Foundation of communication and equal access for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, and the Hearing communities.

Vision

The organization’s primary vision is to provide services for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, and Hearing individuals, and the community as a whole to ensure effective communication and cultural awareness. This purpose is accomplished through a meaningful unity of community outreach, training, education, advocacy, media, visual arts, and interpreting. The vision reflects a strong sense of community where the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind and Hearing communities are empowered and aware of the importance of equal access to all.

Of, By, For and With the Deaf

DEAF, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization founded by deaf individuals. DEAF, Inc. provides high-quality interpreting services at low cost in an effort to bridge the communication gap between the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind and Hearing society. Any net income generated from our services is reinvested into programs promoting awareness of issues related to Deaf, Hard of Hearing and DeafBlind communities.

DEAF, Inc. Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

DEAF, Inc. is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. Our vision and mission reflect our fundamental belief that all people belong and deserve equity and inclusivity. Our strength comes from our diversity and we celebrate the visible and invisible qualities that make each person unique, including race, gender, age, sexuality, ability, religion, national origin, gender identity, and other identities. We commit to aligning our culture, business practices and the services we provide to be a beacon of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging for all people.

At DEAF, Inc.:

• We will foster and maintain a safe environment of respect and inclusion for staff, volunteers, and members of the communities we serve.
• We will educate our staff to be social justice advocates, creatively providing support services and environments that reflect the diversity of our communities and elevate cultural awareness.
• We will ensure fair and inclusive access to our facility, programs, resources, and services, and ensure that all of our policies and practices are inclusive and equitable.
• We will advance and build our workforce by assessing hiring practices and developing performance reviews to attract, retain, and develop talented staff from diverse backgrounds.
• We will address intergroup disparities in areas such as representation and service outcomes.
• We aspire to attract and build a diverse volunteer, donor, and advocate base.

Staff

Board of Directors

DEAF, Inc. is seeking certified and qualified individuals to work with us as independent contractors. If you are interested in working with DEAF, Inc., please click the link below to submit a request for more information.

SIGN LANGUAGE INSTRUCTOR

SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER

SUBSTITUTE JANITOR

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