A stronger voice
for Florida’s
Deaf community.

Since 1917, FAD has organized Florida’s Deaf and hard-of-hearing community — one chapter, one bill, one biennial conference at a time.

Join FADWhy join?

There’s a place for you in FAD.

Five people work around a table covered in a map and sticky notes reading accessible housing, transportation, communication access and health care while a man gestures.

Advocacy

Show up when it counts — testify at a hearing, write your senator, or add your name to the count.

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Community

Find your people — coffee nights, youth game days, and everything in between, in your city.

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Leadership

Run for a chapter seat, chair a committee, or raise your hand at the Biennial.

Choose your membership.

Individuals, clubs, and nonprofits all have a seat. Pick the one that fits.

Most common

Individual

One vote at the Biennial. Your name in the record. A line in the directory.

$20Join

Club organization

For local Deaf clubs and county associations.

$100Join

Non-profit organization

For affiliated nonprofits and service centers.

$100Join

Together, we make an impact across Florida.

109
Years serving Florida
49
Biennial conferences held
30+
Florida cities represented

Founded in 1917, FAD has held 49 biennial conferences without a gap. Every member adds weight to the count — and more leverage in Tallahassee.

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Connect with Florida’s Deaf community.

Next up · Central Florida

50th Biennial Conference

Forty-nine have happened since 1917. This is the fiftieth, and it falls in the organization's 110th year. Elections, bylaws and the treasurer's report — then the part people drive six hours for.

Until the 50th Biennial—days · October 2027
A Deaf man laughs mid-sign outdoors in dappled sunlight, his hands together in front of him.

And it doesn’t stop at the Biennial — Deaf Florida gathers all year.

Event passCentral Florida
Six people crowd around a patio table with iced drinks, smiling as a man on the right talks with his hands.
Tampa Deaf Coffee NightYbor City · 6:00 PM
Date
Oct 09 2026
City
Tampa
Event passSouth Florida
A group of friends sit on a blanket by the water with board games and snacks, laughing as a woman gestures mid-story.
Miami Youth Game DayTropical Park · 11:00 AM
Date
Oct 18 2026
City
Miami
Event passCentral Florida
People share dinner at a long table under string lights at dusk while an older woman on the right talks with raised hands.
Orlando Seniors LunchWinter Park · 12:00 PM
Date
Oct 14 2026
City
Orlando

Act now

All actions
This month

SB 118 is in committee this month

The Health Policy committee hears it on 6 October. Members in Tallahassee, Jacksonville and Gainesville are closest to the committee chairs.

Write to your senator

Tell us what happened at your shelter

We are collecting accounts of access at hurricane shelters from the last two seasons. Names stay out of anything we file.

Add your account

Legislative Day, 8 November

One day in Tallahassee. Interpreted and CART throughout. No experience needed, and travel is reimbursed.

Put your name down

Find your local chapter

All of Florida
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The Freedom Tower, Miami
MIAMiamiGreater Miami Council Association of the Deaf
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80.1918° W

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The Guitar Hotel at Seminole Hard Rock, Hollywood
FLLFort LauderdaleBroward County Association of the Deaf
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Chapter since
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26.1224° N
80.1373° W

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The Worth Avenue clock tower, Palm Beach
PBIWest Palm BeachPalm Beach County Association of the Deaf
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Chapter since
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Coordinates

26.7153° N
80.0534° W

Your voice matters.
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