NL Association of the Deaf


"As long as we have Deaf people on Earth, we will have signs...our beautiful Sign Language is the noblest gift God has given to Deaf people."

George W. Veditz



Mission Statement



To protect and promote the rights, needs and concerns of people who are profoundly Deaf or who communicate in American Sign Language within the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador.



Who are we?



Newfoundland and Labrador Association of the Deaf is a

non-profit organization. Historically, NLAD is one of the

oldest associations of persons with disabilities in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.


The Deaf community is a distinct sociological, linguistic minority of people who identify with and participate in the culture and language of Deaf people which is based on American Sign Language.



21 Merrymeeting Road, 3rd Floor

St. John's, NL A1C 2V6

T: 709.726.6672

F: 709.726.6650

E: nlad@nlad.org