About ABDA

The Atlanta Black Deaf Advocates, Inc. (ABDA) was founded in October 1984 by Deaf leaders in the community.

Now 22 years later, the 5th chapter of 30 National Black Deaf Advocates chapters, continues to serve as an important force for the deaf and hard of hearing of color in the Metro Atlanta and the surrounding counties.

Membership includes black deaf, hard of hearing, hearing and professional adults.

ABDA, Inc. was formed with the purpose of advocating social, health, and civil right issues for black individuals within the d/Deaf community.

Empowerment and overall well-being are paramount to the success of the black d/Deaf community and ABDA strives to achieve these goals.

We believe in interdependence and taking responsibility for ourselves and community. We respect all human-friendly cultures. We strive to learn and share as much as we can about our African American d/Deaf culture.

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Programs

~ MONTHLY MEETINGS/WORKSHOPS - NEW

~ COMMUNITY OUTREACH

HOT! HOT!~ ASL STORYTELLING EVENT ~ HOT! HOT!

~ BLACK DEAF HISTORY - NEW!

~ SOUTHERN REGIONAL BDA

~MISS ATLANTA BDA WINS THE NATIONAL CROWN

~ Deafs.com - BEST DEAF DATING SITE!!

~ ABDA T-SHIRTS ON SALE - Unique gifts and more

~ ASL Music Video - Fort Minor: Where'd You Go -NEW!

 

2006 Regional Conference

Atlanta Black Deaf Advocates thanks you for making this regional conference a successful one! We are grateful for the following individuals...

Presenters: Dr. Asa Hilliard, Reggie Bass, Benro T. Ogunyipe, Ginny Bowlings, Kristi Merriweather, Lindsay Dunn, Jackie Lightfoot, Colby Tecklin, Evon Black, and Helene Brashear.

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Uche Egemonye (Note: ABDA apologizes for the omission of her bio in the program book.