Deaf and hard of hearing individuals with additional disabilities are referred to as " Deaf Plus " or "Deaf+". [1] Deaf children with one or more co-occurring disabilities could also be referred to as hearing loss plus additional disabilities or Deafness and Diversity (D.A.D.).

The term “deaf plus” is a reference to the child’s hearing status combined with additional conditions. The conditions impacting these children are many and varied, including combined vision and hearing loss, children who have hearing loss and are on the autism spectrum, and children with cognitive impairments.

VISION: We are dedicated to bridging the gap for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community, fostering inclusion through action, resources, and advocacy. We aim to strengthen deaf+ individuals to fully participate in society, building on the progress of pioneers while driving further integration and meaningful change.

The “+” refers to Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind individuals who may have or are known to have developmental delays or developmental disabilities. Since May 2022, Deaf+ Access to Advocacy program was established through a grant by Department of …

Deaf culture encompasses the social beliefs, behaviors, artistic expressions, literary traditions, history, values, and shared institutions of communities shaped by deafness, where sign languages serve as the primary form of communication.

Discover how Cook Inclusive provides transformative recreation and employment services for disabled, Deaf+, queer, and neurodivergent youth. Join our mission and support inclusive communities today.

deafPLUS is a charity that works to improve the lives of deaf and hard of hearing people in the UK by offering deaf friendly advice where needed. We provide a range of services to ensure that deaf and hard of hearing people have access to the support and resources they need to live a full and independent life; being part of a wider society.

Donna Duarte identifies as Deaf+. She is an educator, public speaker, and deaf and disability rights advocate. Her pronouns are she/her/hers. Donna has had the unique opportunity to attend college and university as both a temporarily able-bodied student and as a person who is both Deaf and has disabilities. Those…

PSAD is a community hub providing resources and opportunities to foster cultural pride, community wealth, and leadership within the Deaf community in the Salish Sea and surrounding regions. Join us to create great change for the future of the Deaf community in the Pacific Northwest. Thanks for sign up!

Eventbrite - Madison Gonzalez presents VISUAL VOICES - DEAF+ RESOURCE FAIR - Saturday, November 9, 2024 at San Diego Regional Center: Mark Klaus, Executive Director, San Diego, CA. Find event and ticket information.