Encourages Deaf “diversity” people to lead healthy, responsible, a spirit of cooperation, independent lives in a culture highly impacted by media.
Mission
Deaf Asia Foundation (DAF is to articulate a public interest vision for the digital age and to demonstrate the value of communications for solving social and cultural problems. Our focus is on leveraging media and communication technology in innovative ways as a means to strengthen Deaf, Hard of hearing and Disabled communities in the United States and Asia Pacific regions.
Objectives
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To provide a space for media access and education, technology, business, placing equipment, skills and critical tools in the hands of the Deaf community.
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To foster and conduct international, national and area events for promotion of deaf issues and cultures.
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To develop a spirit of cooperation with other domestic and international organizations of and for the deaf and hard-of-hearing through fellowship, leadership and friendly exchange of idea, expertise, and techniques.
Funding
Deaf Asia Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization engaging primarily in the Asia Pacific regions and United States with interests in diversified information services, and interactive media networks. Volunteer services, individuals, corporate, and foundation contributions are encouraged. |
