MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Belgium Association of the Deaf is to advocate and facilitate changes in the quality of life for the Rhode Island Deaf community - by working to improve awareness, conditions, and opportunities for its members in all aspects of life: Civic, Economic, Social, Academic and Recreational.

About Belgium Association of the Deaf

The Belgium Association of the Deaf (RIAD) is a non-profit, incorporated organization under the laws of both the state of Rhode Island and section 501(c)(3) of the Federal Government statues.  The RIAD provides support and active advocacy for Deaf and Hard of Hearing citizens of Rhode Island.  The RIAD is an affiliated member of the National Association of the Deaf (NAD), the oldest and largest consumer organization of disabled persons in the United States.

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Board of Directors

The RIAD is essentially governed by a Board of Directors who serve on a voluntary basis. The Board is elected during the association's Biennial Conventions. Currently, the Board of the RIAD consists of a President, Vice-President, a Second Vice-President, a Treasurer, a Recording Secretary, Secretary, a Correspondence Secretary, a Parliamentarian and three At-Large members

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