ABOUT NNAD

CORE VALUES

NNAD believes that the Deaf and their families have a fundamental right to access services in all aspects of their lives and the recognition of Deaf Excellencies.

MOTTO

To advance and promote the rights of the Deaf in Nigeria.

VISION

NNAD vision is of an inclusive society where the Deafs are fully integrated, with equality of opportunity and participation. It is our role to make this Vision a reality by promoting the equal rights for the Deaf and enhancing their life opportunities.

Sign Language

Recognition of the Nigerian Sign Language (NSL) as the preferred language and medium of communication among the Deafs and Hard of Hearing in Nigeria

MISSION

To improve the Welfare, promote inclusion and well-being of deaf people across Nigeria.

ADVOCACY

NNAD aims to work closely with the legislators in order to persuade and influence them on the need for improved access to legislative proceeding for the deaf citizens. This is with a
view to have deaf representatives in the senate, House of Representatives and House of Assemblies of the Nation.

NNAD Overview

Board of Trustees

Check out the individuals that made up the NNAD Board of Trustees and the zones they presently represent in Nigeria

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NNAD Executives

Check out the individuals that made up the NNAD Executives and their appointed roles

Check out the NNAD Excos

Constitution & Bylaws

Follow below to check out and download NNAD Constitution & Bylaws

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Nigerian Deaf Women

The National Umbrella Cluster of NNAD that advocate and serve the interest of Deaf ladies and Women in Nigeria.

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Youth Section

The National Umbrella Cluster of NNAD that advocate and serve the interest of Deaf youths in Nigeria

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State Branches & Association

NNAD membership encompasses every Deaf across the entire 36 states in the 6 Geo-Political Zones in Nigeria. Follow below to locate your state zone and Chairman information

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BLOG & RESOURCES

Sign Language contributes to better Living of Persons with Hearing Loss

Hearing loss is a condition that describes inability to use the hearing organ for maximal purpose of hearing due to a defect/damage …

The Deaf World We Deserve

– By Raji Ade Oba (RAJ COMMUNICATIONS) “Man’s default tendency after a successful shot at success is to relax too much and …

The Deaf in the 21st Century: Creating a Balance Between Deaf Culture and Mainstream

– By Raji Ade Oba (RAJ COMMUNICATIONS) “Man has grown meanly distrustful of his fellow men- questioning others’ authenticity- their love and …

GET INVOLVED

There is much to do and achieve in the Voice of Disability Initiative (VDI ) you can get involved by;

Become a Volunteer

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As a Voice of Disability Initiative (VDI ) volunteer you will help us achieve our goals by creating a real difference in the lives of the needy & vulnerable people and their families. 

Voice of Disability Initiative (VDI )  presents a lot of volunteering opportunities depending on your interests, skills and experience. Follow below to find out about the different things our volunteers do, how volunteering works and how to apply.

Apply as a Volunteer: Sign Language Instructors for Voice of Disability Initiative (VDI)

Donate to our Cause

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Material, Financial and other Resources donations of any size help fund our mission. Support Voice of Disability Initiative (VDI ) today by donating to our causes.
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NNAD Activities & Reports

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