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About NBDAThe National Black Deaf Advocates (NBDA) is the oldest and largest consumer organization of deaf and hard of hearing black deaf people in the United States. Black deaf leaders were concerned that deaf and hard of hearing African-Americans are not adequately represented in leadership and policy decision-making activities affecting their lives so they established NBDA in 1982. Beginning with the establishment of two chapters in 1982, NBDA is a growing organization with 30 chapters. NBDA serves as a national advocate for thousands of deaf and hard of hearing African-Americans. As a non-profit, tax-exempt, consumer organization, NBDA is supported by its members and others interested in furthering NBDA's goals. Membership includes African-American adults who are deaf and hard of hearing; parents of African American children who are deaf or hard of hearing; professionals who work with deaf and hard of hearing children and adults, people of color, and other interested individuals. An Executive Board that serves on a voluntary basis and is comprised of a majority of deaf and hard of hearing advocates governs NBDA. The board consists of officers elected during the national conventions and elected representatives from each regional.
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