Metropolitan Asian Deaf Association

06/08/2026

Still smiling from an unforgettable weekend at Rochester Deaf Festival! ❤️

Thank you to the RDF team for welcoming MADA and creating such a vibrant celebration of Deaf culture, community, and connection. We are grateful to have been part of it and appreciate everyone who took the time to visit, chat, and learn more about MADA.

Until next time, Rochester! 🤟

06/07/2026

POV: You’re the social media coordinator for RDF and helping MADA at the same time.

One calendar.
Two organizations.
A whole lot of community spirit. 🤝

05/29/2026

📢 Lower Manhattan voters: hear directly from your 2026 candidates.

Join APA VOICE and its coalition partners for the 2026 Candidate Forum featuring candidates running for Assembly District 65 and Senate District 27.

If you live in the Lower East Side, Financial District, Chinatown, SoHo, or surrounding neighborhoods, this is an opportunity to hear directly from candidates about civic engagement, community priorities, and the future of our communities.

🤟 Accessibility: In-person ASL interpretation will be provided.

🗓 Wednesday, June 3, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:15 PM
📍 Manny Cantor Center
197 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002

RSVP required — scan the QR code to register.

05/29/2026

05/28/2026

AAPI Heritage Month - celebrating Asian Deaf organizations, clubs, and communities that continue to create spaces for advocacy, culture, leadership, education, networking, and community connection across the nation.

These organizations help uplift and support Asian Deaf communities through representation, cultural awareness, outreach, and community engagement.

Swipe through to learn more about the organizations and communities featured in this spotlight ✨

05/27/2026

Part II is here ✨

Celebrating Deaf Asian, Asian American, Pacific Islander, and CODA creators, influencers, advocates, artists, educators, athletes, and community leaders making an impact through storytelling, accessibility, social media, art, education, fitness, advocacy, and representation.

From photographers and filmmakers to athletes, performers, entrepreneurs, and activists, these changemakers continue to uplift and empower both the Deaf and AAPI communities through their work, creativity, and leadership.

Interested in being featured in our Deaf AAPI Changemakers series?

Send your:
• Name
• Asian heritage/background
• Profession or position
• Social media information

Email Amanda, MADA Social Media Director at [[email protected]]

Swipe through to learn more and support their platforms

05/26/2026

AAPI Heritage Month - we’re recognizing Deaf Asian American changemakers who continue to make an impact through art, advocacy, business, education, technology, media, and community leadership.

These creators, entrepreneurs, educators, and advocates help uplift both the Deaf and Asian communities through representation, accessibility, and storytelling.

Swipe through to learn more about the incredible voices featured in this spotlight ✨

05/21/2026

Amanda Inthavong, MADA Social Media Director, attended the 3rd Annual Disability Power on the Hill Conference in Washington, D.C. to represent the Deaf Asian community and help bring greater visibility to Deaf Asian voices in disability advocacy spaces.

Throughout the conference, advocates from across the country met with members of Congress to discuss important issues impacting the disability community, including protecting Medicaid HCBS, eliminating SSI asset limits, and increasing federal support for special education.

MADA is proud to continue advocating for accessibility, inclusion, representation, and equity for the Deaf Asian community. Thank you to AAPD for creating spaces where diverse communities can come together and advocate for change.

05/20/2026

Join MADA for Deaf Asian Senior Day - bringing together Deaf Asian seniors, families, and community members for an evening of connection, support, culture, and belonging. Let’s honor our elders and celebrate the strength of our community together in New York City.

Saturday, August 22, 2026
3–8 PM
Pier 57, New York City

Registration link - https://form.jotform.com/261394510052045

05/19/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration! We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who came to support MADA. It was an unforgettable afternoon celebrating culture through food, performances, and community storytelling.

This event reminded us how important it is to celebrate and uplift our communities. We also want to extend a special thank you to Grace Lee and Chris Marte for their support and for presenting MADA with a citation—it truly means a lot to our organization.

If you missed it, we truly missed you and hope to see you at our next event. Be sure to follow us and stay tuned for upcoming events, announcements, and ways to get involved!