The American Association of the DeafBlind (AADB) is a national consumer organization dedicated to supporting the Deaf-Blind community in the United States. As a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, AADB is governed by a board of directors, a majority of whom are deaf-blind individuals. Their mission is to empower and ensure that all deaf-blind persons achieve their maximum potential through increased independence, productivity, and integration into the community.

AADB offers a range of services and initiatives to fulfill their mission. They serve as an information clearinghouse, providing valuable information, referral services, and technical assistance on topics related to deaf-blindness. AADB also organizes the Support Service Provider Summit, aimed at increasing and improving SSP services across the country, as well as the Deaf-Blind Technology Summit, focused on enhancing technology accessibility for deaf-blind individuals.

The organization takes an active role in data collection through the Deaf-Blind Count project, which aims to obtain accurate statistics on the prevalence of dual vision and hearing loss in the country. AADB collaborates with other organizations to improve interpreting services through the National Task Force on Deaf-Blind Interpreting. AADB holds national conferences that bring together hundreds of people for support, networking, and learning opportunities.

They also provide advocacy, training, workshops, and engage with legislators and other entities to advocate for the rights and needs of deaf-blind individuals. To support AADB's important work or to receive more information about their projects, membership, or upcoming conferences, please contact them through their website. By donating or getting involved, you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of the deaf-blind community