Welcome to NFADB!

The National Family Association for Deaf-Blind (NFADB) is the largest nonprofit national organization of families of individuals who are deaf-blind.

NFADB believes that individuals who are deaf-blind are valued members of society and are entitled to the same opportunities and choices as other members of their community

Special Announcement

Below is the proposed By-Law change that has been voted on by the NFADB Board of Directors. Members have 60 days to comment. If there is no major objection the change will become effective 60 days from the date of posting on the website. All comments should be sent to NFADB@aol.com

ARTICLE II
MEMBERS

OLD WORDING: Section 2. Qualifications. General Membership may be granted to any individual that supports the mission and purposes of the organization and who is deaf-blind, the parent, guardian, adult sibling who has a personal relationship with a person who is deaf-blind, and who pays the annual dues as set by the Board of Directors. Only General Members may be elected to the Board of the Association.

NEW WORDING: Section 2. Qualifications. General Membership may be granted to any individual who is deaf-blind, the parent, guardian, adult sibling or other individual who has a personal relationship with a person who is deaf-blind or an individual interested in supporting the mission and purpose of the Association, and who pays the annual dues as set by the Board of Directors. Only General Members may be elected to the Board of Directors. The Board must always be comprised of a majority of family members. A family member is an individual who is deaf-blind, the parent, guardian or adult sibling of an individual who is deaf-blind or an individual who has a close personal relationship with a person who is deaf-blind.

6.13.2010

Our Mission

NFADB exists to empower the voices of families of individuals who are deaf-blind and to advocate for their unique needs.

NFADB appreciates the support of the Helen Keller National Center, Sands Point, NY and the Hilton/Perkins Program of Perkins School for the Blind, Watertown, MA. The Hilton/Perkins Program is funded by a grant from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation of Reno, NV.