National Association of the Deaf

Join as a Member

Our Community. Our Federation. Our Impact.

Joining the NAD means adding your strength to a national federation of, by, and for Deaf and hard of hearing people. Membership isn’t just about belonging — it’s about action.

Together, we defend our rights, uphold the principle of “nothing about us without us,” and keep our movement strong for generations to come.


Individual Membership

Become part of the federation as an individual member and power our collective work.

Regular: $40/year
Senior (50+): $25/year
Youth (18–30): $25/year
International: $60/year

You can also join NAD Sections for just $5/year each: DeafBlind, Deaf Culture & History, Deaf Education, Interpreter, LGBTQIA2S+, Multicultural, Senior Citizens, and Youth. This opportunity becomes available once you’ve joined as an individual member.


Organizational Membership

Partner with the federation as an organizational member and reinforce national advocacy.

State Association Affiliates:
$200/year

Nonprofit Affiliates:
National – $300/year
State – $200/year
Local – $200/year

Government Affiliates:
Federal – $300/year
State – $200/year
Local – $200/year

For-Profit Affiliates:
National – $2,000/year
State – $1,000/year


Strength Through Membership

Joining the NAD means standing with a federation built on advocacy and action.

Through membership, we safeguard our language, protect our rights, and carry our community’s strength into every decision that impacts our lives.