The Connecticut Association of the Deaf (CAD) is a nonprofit advocacy and service organization founded in 1939 and incorporated in 1967. CAD is the focal point of statewide advocacy to promote the general welfare of Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing people in Connecticut, striving for equality in education, employment, and all areas affecting their rights as citizens.
- Luisa Gasco-Soboleski — President
Additional board members and officers are not publicly listed on the official site (as of 2026-06-05).
- No bylaws document is currently posted for public download on the official site.
- The organization is incorporated and governed according to its bylaws, but they are not publicly accessible online (as of 2026-06-05).
¶ Constitution / articles of incorporation
- No separate constitution or articles of incorporation are publicly available (as of 2026-06-05).
- No public archive of board or meeting minutes is available on the official site (as of 2026-06-05).
- No affiliate chapters are publicly listed on the site.
- CAD coordinates with Deaf community partners, educational institutions, and state agencies across Connecticut.
- 1939: Founded as an advocacy and service organization for Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing residents.
- 1967: Officially incorporated as the Connecticut Association of the Deaf.
- Long-standing role:
- Advocacy with state legislators and agencies.
- Efforts to remove communication barriers in education, employment, and public accommodations.
- Support for Deaf culture, ASL, and accessibility technologies.
- CAD is recognized as a key statewide Deaf organization and collaborates with national groups such as NAD and RID.
¶ Services and advocacy
CAD’s stated areas of service include:
- Advocacy: Work with legislators and organizations to ensure equal access and inclusion.
- Access: Promote interpreting, captioning, and other supports in daily life.
- Education: Workshops and resources on Deaf culture, ASL, and accessibility rights.
- Technology: Support and education around video relay, captioning, and assistive tools.
- Employment: Resources for Deaf job seekers and guidance for employers.
- Civil rights: Advocacy against discrimination and for fair treatment.
- Communication: Improvement of interpreter and captioning access.
- Empowerment: Leadership, mentoring, and training for Deaf individuals.
- CAD organizes events and conferences for the Deaf community (details shared through the site and social media).
- Events page is referenced at: Events
- President:
- Mailing address:
- Connecticut Association of the Deaf
- Box 4
- 139 North Main Street
- West Hartford, CT 06107
- Online form: Contact Us