BALTIMORE CITY ASSOCIATION OF THE DEAF

Baltimore City Association of the Deaf (BCAD) seeks to be an exemplary organization-providing advocacy and services to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing citizens in Baltimore City, Maryland. (a) to enhance the quality of Deaf and Hard of Hearing people’s lives; (b) to represent the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community in Baltimore City, Maryland; (c) to establish a progressive partnership with the Baltimore City Government; (d) to promote awareness about Deaf and Hard of Hearing people’s civil rights, unique issues, culture and language; (e) to advocate for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people’s rights to equal access to communication, education, technologies and services; (f) to provide educational and social events to the Deaf and hearing communities (i.e., educational workshops and social gatherings for exchanging ideas and to elevate better understanding).