OurWork

The Ontario Association of the Deaf (OAD) is a non-profit organization that relies on public donations and government funding to provide and maintain services to the community.

 

 

Originally founded as a social club, OAD is now a leading political/advocacy organization. Some of OAD’s initiatives include:

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• Consultation and Training

• Consumer Advocacy (Children and Adults)

• Access Advocacy

• Deaf Outreach Program, Prevention and Advocacy for Deaf People Living with HIV/AIDS

• Deaf Youth Leadership Camp

• Mayfest (Annual Community Festival)

• Accessible Legal Aid Clinic

• Women’s Issues