EMBRACE AND UNITY BRING
COMMUNITY TOGETHER
Mission Statement
The mission of the Metropolitan Asian Deaf Association (MADA) is to empower and preserve Asian cultural values within the Deaf community in the Greater New York Metropolitan Area and beyond.
MADA is dedicated to improving the quality of life for the Asian Deaf Community through support services, cultural preservation, community engagement, and civic engagement.
We aim to foster an environment where Deaf Asian American individuals can thrive with confidence, pride, self-esteem, and robust community support, ensuring they have access to resources, advocacy, and support needed to thrive.
Volunteerism
Volunteering at the MADA events
Mentorship
Grow the leadership and reach the goals
Asian Value
Build the bond between family and friends
Mission Goal
MADA’s work is deeply rooted in the needs and aspirations of the Deaf Asian American community in the Greater New York Metropolitan Area.
The organizing and advocacy goals of MADA are centered on creating a more inclusive, equitable, and vibrant community for Deaf Asian Americans through empowerment, support services, community engagement, systemic change, racial justice, leadership development, and collaborative efforts.
Family Day
When: July 11, 2026
Time: 1pm – 5pm
Where: Connie Morella Library
Address: 7400 Arlington Road. Bethesda, MD (map link)
Deaf Asian Social Hour - AAPI Month
When: May 30, 2026
Time: 11:30am – 4:30pm
Where: Henry Street Settlement – Red Firehouse
Address: 269 Henry Street. New York, NY (map link)
Everyone is welcome and please bring your kids along too.
Refreshments will be provided!
Washington Nationals
When: May 30, 2026
Where: Nationals Park Washington, DC
Meetup Location: 2PM at Hampton Hotel Lobby
- Deaf/Hard of Hearing/CODA/Parents of KODA or Deaf kids
- MADA-registered community member
LIMIT: 2 adults / 2 kids
3rd MADA Camp
When: August 6-9, 2026
Where: Wildwood State Park at Long Island, NY
