Learn about NAD in Indian Sign Language
First and foremost, N.A.D aims to be a body that is truly representative of all deaf people across India. This includes deaf people in every state in India. Currently in India there is not a strong deaf movement, so N.A.D. aims to rally deaf people in order to demand their rights from the Government and policy makers.
The rights of the deaf in India have been trampled upon without any organisation raising its voice and providing any relief to the deaf community in any sustainable tangible way and what little has been done is only scratching the surface of the urban deaf population. The signing deaf community has no real status within society.
While N.A.D. is still growing, it has already made significant steps towards improving the lives and quality of life of deaf people in India. There are already well over 2,500 members of N.A.D., with State Level Meetings hosted across India to recruit more members, inform current members and their families about N.A.D.'s work, and increase awareness among the general public.
"Let us come together, know our rights and claim them"
Advocate rights of the deaf in the areas of:
Working with Human Rights NGOs to file PILs in the Supreme Court on deaf education and promotion of Indian Sign Language and interpreters.
Organizing consultations on Deaf Education, Communication, Sign Language Interpreters, bringing together Government officials, experts, and the Deaf community.
Educational sessions on Rights and Law conducted in Sign Language, made into VCDs and disseminated amongst the Deaf across India.
Launched India's first Association of Sign Language Interpreters in collaboration with JNU's Linguistic Department in June 2007.
Hosting meetings across India to recruit members, inform about NAD's work, and increase public awareness about the deaf community.
Lobbying Government bodies and policy makers to ensure that the rights of deaf people are taken into account in all relevant legislation and policies.
N.A.D relies on the support from its members and the general public at large. Your support enables us to continue our advocacy work and improve the lives of deaf individuals across India.
Together, we can create a more inclusive India where every deaf individual can thrive and reach their full potential.