The home of Deaf Massachusetts
Massachusetts State Association for the Deaf (MSAD) brings our community together through advocacy, ASL culture, and connection—statewide, since 1975.
Announcement
MSAD Annual General Meeting— save the date
MSAD's yearly members' meeting — officer elections, annual updates, and community time. Signed throughout.
Coming up
All events →Our mission
To preserve, protect and promote the civil, human and linguistic rights of Deaf and hard of hearing people across Massachusetts.
Deaf, by our definition, includes everyone who is Deaf, DeafBlind, hard of hearing or late-deafened.
On Beacon Hill
All legislative bills →Last Action: Accompanied a new draft, see S2804
Committee: Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
Presenter: Susan L. Moran · Senate
Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H4537
Committee: Joint Committee on Elder Affairs
Presenter: Ruth B. Balser · House
Last Action: Discharged to the committee on House Rules
Committee: Referred to House Committee on Rules
Presenter: Joint Committee on Public Service · House
We track every bill affecting the Deaf community in the Massachusetts legislature — and tell you when your voice is needed.
Membership
Full membership. One dollar a year
This home is built by members. Every paid membership carries full privileges — attend meetings, vote, and access board minutes. Billed yearly.
- Vote at meetings
- Shape policy
- Board minutes