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The National Association of the Deaf was established in 1880 by deaf leaders who believed in the right of the American deaf community to use sign language, to congregate on issues important to them, and to have its interests represented at the national level. These beliefs remain true to this day, with American Sign Language as a core value. As a nonprofit federation, the mission of the NAD is to preserve, protect, and promote the civil, human, and linguistic rights of deaf Americans.The advocacy scope of the National Association of the Deaf is broad, covering the breadth of a lifetime and impacting future generations in the areas of early intervention, education, employment, health care, technology, telecommunications, youth development, and more.On the global front, the NAD represents the U.S.A. as an affiliate of the World Federation of the Deaf, an international human rights organization.

IT IS THE MISSION OF DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF MINNESOTA TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, TO CREATE COMMUNITY AND CELEBRATE THE ABILITIES OF PEOPLE WITH DOWN SYNDROME. OUR VISION IS FOR ALL PEOPLE WITH DOWN SYNDROME TO ACHIEVE THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL IN AN ACCEPTING AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY.

The Parkinson Association of the Rockies connects and empowers People with Parkinson's to thrive through educating, creating awareness, promoting research and supporting those with the disease, their families and the Colorado community. We provide the care that counts on the way to a cure!

The Parkinson Association of the Carolinas (PAC) was formally recognized as a non-profit 501(c)3 organization in 2002 with a mission “to serve as a resource for individuals and their families affected by Parkinson’s disease in the Carolinas, through education, community outreach and direct support”

The Association of Black Women Physicians is an organized network of Black women physicians committed to the improvement of public health and welfare, through the advancement of knowledge concerning women and the community health. We serve as a philanthropic source of funds to individuals and projects related to the health concerns of the Black community. We endeavor to enhance the personal and professional quality of life of present and future Black women physicians.

The mission of HLAA is to open the world of communication to people with hearing loss by providing information, education, support and advocacy. Founded in 1979, HLAA is the leading organization for people with hearing loss in the United States.

To advance awareness, research, treatment, and education and to improve the quality of life for all people affected by brain injury.

Our Mission is to create a better future through brain injury prevention, education, advocacy, and promotion of research.

To provide Champaign County residents afflicted with cancer, financial assistance with the medicines and treatments necessary for their illness, and to provide emotional support in dealing with the disease.

MISSION To improve the lives of those affected by brain injury in Michigan and to reduce the incidence and impact of brain injury through advocacy, awareness, education, prevention, research, and support. VISION Everyone affected by brain injury will have immediate and equal access to services and support to help lead a full and meaningful life.