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MISSION

 

The mission for NHLAD is to build an alliance between Deaf Latino and the Hispanic community (Refer to 'Latino and Hispanic Terminology') through the preservation of our language, culture & customs. We recognize the importance of gaining empowerment through the promotion of leadership and education in the Hispanic and  Latino community.

Misson

VISION

 

  1. To collaborate and build partnerships with other local Deaf Hispanic and Latino organizations

  2. Engage our community to build partnerships with other organizations within the developing network

  3. Serve as a resource for Hispanic, Latino and Youth in improving their communities

  4. Become an effective community partnership that provides support for Hispanic and Latino youth

Vison

LOGO

 

National Hispanic Latino Association of the Deaf Logo represents two things: 

  1. Latin American countries and Caribbean islands has Red and/or Blue in their flags.

  2. It represents their Culture, Language, Families, Food, Dance, Arts, Clothes and many other things.

Our Logo are inclusive and It brings NHLAD together. 

Logo

OBJECTIVES

 

  1. Empowerment

  2. Family

  3. Collaboration

  4. Support

  5. Inclusivity

  6. Advocacy

  7. Education 

Objectives

Latino and Hispanic Terminology

 

According to the world’s definition, Hispanic and Latino are often used interchangeably though they actually mean two different things. Hispanic refers to people who speak Spanish and/or are descended from Spanish-speaking populations, while Latino refers to people who are from or descended from people from Latin America. NHLAD want to respect everyone that want to be identified as individual.

 

As part of the National Hispanic Latino Association of the Deaf, we welcome "ALL", regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.  We do not tolerate any discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.

Terminology

Use of the word “D”eaf 

 

The capitalized “D”eaf shall be used in all-inclusive manner to represent and include all people who may identify as Deaf , Deaf Blind, Deaf Disabled, deaf, deafblind,  deaf disabled, hard of hearing, late-deafened, hearing impaired people and other community subsets in recognition of our community’s human right to learn and use American Sign Language

Deaf

Respect

 

We respect our members, donors and all stakeholders and encourage the collaborative sharing of perspective and ideas. NHLAD shall also strive to be a “safe place” enabling all to feel confident that they will be exposed to discrimination, criticism, harassment and other emotional or physical harm

Respect
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