The Idaho Association of the Deaf (IAD) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to advocating for the rights and needs of the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community in Idaho.
¶ Programs and Activities
- Deaf Night Out (DNO): Community social events including:
- May 22, 2026: Deaf Night Out at McCleary's Pub, Boise (9155 W State St, Boise, ID 83714) — 7:00 PM MST, featuring Jeffrey Mansfield (MASS Design Group) and a guest artist from the James Castle Museum
- Legislative advocacy: Keeps Idahoans abreast of legislative action and community advocacy
- Community events: Regular updates on events and good news in the Idaho Deaf community
- Spread the word: Community outreach and social media engagement
- Idaho Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (CDHH) — Statewide resources and official partnerships
- James Castle Museum — Features Deaf artists; guest speakers for IAD events
- MASS Design Group — Jeffrey Mansfield has appeared as guest speaker at IAD events
- McCleary's Pub — Host venue for Deaf Night Out events in Boise
- Gooding, Idaho — Home base of the IAD organization