A stronger voice for Florida's Deaf community

The Florida Association of the Deaf (FAD) is dedicated to advocacy, accessibility, and creating a vibrant network of connection for all residents across the Sunshine State.

Join FAD

There’s a place for you in FAD.

Advocacy

Empowering Deaf Floridians by breaking barriers through direct legislative advocacy and policy change.

Community

Connecting individuals across the sunshine state to build a stronger, more accessible hearing-shared future.

Support

Find your local chapter and discover resources designed to support your growth within the community.

Choose your membership.

Individual

Access to all local events and monthly newsletters.

$20/yr

Join

Club organizations

For local Deaf club and county associations.

$100/yr

Join

Non-profit organizations

For affiliated non-profit organizations and service centers.

$100/yr

Join

Together, we make an impact across Florida.

109

Years of serving Florida.

49

Biennial conferences held

30+

Florida cities represented

Founded in 1917, FAD has held 49 biennial conferences without a gap. Every member adds weight to the count — and more leverage in Tallahassee.

Together, we make an impact across Florida.

109

Years of serving Florida.

49

Biennial conferences held

30+

Florida cities represented

Founded in 1917, FAD has held 49 biennial conferences without a gap. Every member adds weight to the count — and more leverage in Tallahassee.

Connect with Florida's Deaf community.

Your voice matters. Add it to ours.

Join a statewide community working to connect, advocate for, and strengthen Florida's Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities.

Join FAD