Our Story

Hi-DAD works to create a welcoming community where people can connect, communicate, learn, and support each other. We want to provide events, activities, education, resources, and opportunities for our community.

Hi-DAD stands for High Desert Association of the Deaf. We are here to bring the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, CODA, families and signing community together throughout the High Desert.

Our Mission

Our mission is to support and bring together the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, CODA, families and signing community in the High Desert.

We want to improve communication access, share helpful resources, create educational opportunities, and provide activities where everyone can feel welcome and connected.

Our Vision

Our vision is to build a stronger and more connected Deaf community in the High Desert.

We want a future where Deaf, Hard of Hearing and DeafBlind people have better access to communication, resources, education, activities and community support. We also want families and the signing community to learn, connect and grow together.