About DEAF, Inc.

DEAF, Inc. inspires people to achieve personal and professional goals through accessible programs and services. We build bridges across communities by increasing communication access and awareness.

In short about us.

We love what we do.

Founded in 1977, DEAF, Inc. is the only Massachusetts community-based, multi-service nonprofit run by and for Deaf (Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing, and Late-Deafened) adults.

DEAF, Inc. is founded on the principle of self-determination and the rights of Deaf people to identify their own goals and follow through on achieving them, taking increasingly independent charge of their lives.

Real people

Meet our team.

DEAF, Inc. is one of the largest private employers of Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing, and Late-Deafened people in Massachusetts. A peer-based organization, DEAF, Inc. is committed to hiring staff that reflects the community we serve.

Approximately 92% of staff is Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing, or Late-Deafened, including our Executive Director, Director of Finance and Administration, and our program directors.

All direct-service staff members are proficient in various communication methods so they can communicate directly with the people we serve, to assess their needs and goals, and work with them to identify services to achieve these goals.

Strategic Plan 2023 - 2025

Click Here to Browse

Fiscal Year Annual Reports

Click Here to Browse

Directory of Resources

Click Here to Browse

Subscribe to our newly designed agency-wide newsletter!

Subscribe

Do you want to get updates from DEAF, Inc.?

Please select your preferred contents from DEAF, Inc.

* indicates required
DEAF, Inc. Announcement
Advocacy, Resources, and Education Services (ARES)
ASL Education
DEAF, Inc. Monthly Newsletter
ARES for Seniors
DBCAN (DeafBlind)