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A Non-Profit Organization Working Toward a Better Life for the Deaf
Founded 1921
Hosted the 1996 National Association of the Deaf Convention in Portland
What is OAD?
It is a non-profit Organization established by the Deaf in the State of Oregon.
When was OAD founded?
OAD was founded in 1921 for mutual assistance and to promote the general welfare of the Deaf.
Membership: How often does it meet?
Membership is for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing and those who are actively interested in the aims of the Association. Conventions of the OAD are held biennially at locations approved by the Board of Eleven Directors, which meets about 5 times a year.
Goals
Aims of the Association are:
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Advocacy and Legislative Lobbies
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Enhancing the quality of life of the Deaf
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Promoting quality in Deaf Education
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Securing equal access
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Printing and distributing Association Newsletter
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Fund-raising projects
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Resources
Sponsorship
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Miss Deaf Oregon Pageant
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College Scholarships
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Youth Camp Scholarships
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Workshops dealing with the Deaf
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Awards from the Association
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Objective
To create an opportunity for the Deaf of Oregon to join together in planning, devising, conducting and participating in activities and programs to promote the general welfare of the Deaf in Oregon.
Historical Highlights Achieved by the OAD
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Started up a "watchdog committee" on laws affecting Deaf drivers
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Secured auto insurance for the Deaf
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Backed teaching trades at OSD
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Established Vinson Eyeglass Fund to provide glasses for deaf children unable to afford them
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Favored transfer to OSD from Board of Control to Board of Education
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Helped open jury duty to hearing-impaired
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Founded Miss Deaf Oregon Pageants
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Awards for Deaf Woman of the Year and Deaf Man of the Year
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