Our vision is for Indigenous communities (Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind and hearing tribal members) to provide positive approach in Indigenous way through five R’s (Respect, Responsibility, Relationship, Relevance and Reciprocity). Our goals are:
• Strengthen our relationship within Indigenous/Native communities by seeking community-based solution to communal needs.
• Improve indigenous-led research on much needed services for disabled Indigenous people. Developing reliable data on our Indigenous communal needs.
• Develop accurate educational materials about Indigenous people.
• Improve training and teaching to Native and non-Native educators, interpreters and community members.
• Recruit more Native interpreters to work in Indigenous communities.
• Restore Indigenous communities to a full healthy relationship with various or different tribes.
• Mentoring and teaching Indigenous youth academically through physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness.
• Preserving all tribal signed languages.
Educating, empowering, advocating, encouraging peace & promoting international understanding through our Indigenous people (Deaf and all) in North America.
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