About Us (MAD)

The Montana Association of the Deaf (MAD) was founded in Boulder, Montana on June 1912 by twenty-four deaf individuals. At first, the purpose of setting up an organization was a social gathering for deaf people who were isolated in their hometowns near and far and they needed communication. Some years later, MAD become involved in advocacy for deaf people legally and economically.

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Mission Statement

As a nonprofit organization, the mission of MAD is to promote, protect, and preserve the rights and quality of life of deaf and hard of hearing individuals in the state of Montana.

The advocacy scope covers any issues that may affect present and future generations in the areas of communication, education, employment and more.

Every odd-numbered year, MAD hosts a conference and the site is determined by the vote of the members at the conference.

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Strategic Objectives

The mutual assistance of the Deaf and hard of Hearing of the state.
The promotion of the welfare, education, and civil right of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
The encouragement of intellectual, industrial, and social advancement of the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing.
The dissemination of knowledge related to the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing and their education and employment capabilities.