Canadian Association of the Deaf
Record #: OCR3238 | Last Full Update: 03 Feb 2020 |
Contact Information | |
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Office Phone | 613-565-2882 |
info@cad.ca | |
Website | www.cad.ca |
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Agency Information | |
Description (Agency) | Condition-specific support organisation |
Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
Established | 1940 |
Primary Executive | Frank Folino, President; Email: ffolino@cad.ca |
Funding | Federal - Human Resources and Social Development Canada ; Grants ; Fundraising ; Fees - Membership |
Description and Service Details | |
Description (Service) | National consumer organization of Canada’s Deaf citizens * provides consultation and information on Deaf needs and interests to the public, business, media, educators, governments and others * conducts research and collects data regarding Deaf issues, then issues reports on these studies * develops and implements pilot programs * offers assistance to Deaf organizations and service agencies * promotes and protects the rights, needs, and concerns of those who are linguistically and culturally Deaf who use American Sign Language (ASL) and langue des signes québécoise (LSQ) |
Hours | There are no office hours |
Areas Served | Canada |
Eligibility | No restrictions |
Application | Call, e-mail or visit website for more information. |
Languages | English ; French ; American Sign Language (ASL) ; Quebec Sign Language (LSQ) |
Fees | Membership |
Site Information | |
Located In Community | Ottawa |
Address & Map | |
Intersection | Somerset St W and Bank St |
Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Categories and Classification | |
HCSD Main Heading | Disabilities ; Government / Legal |
HCSD Sub Heading | Consumer Protection / Complaints ; Disability Associations |
Service Categories | Consumer Action Groups ~ Hearing Loss ; Consumer Education ~ Hearing Loss |