Highlands and Islands Deaf Association - Empowering Deaf Communities Together

Highlands and Islands Deaf Association is dedicated to supporting and advocating for the deaf community across the region. Join us in fostering communication, inclusion, and empowerment. Together, we can make a difference.

Empowering Deaf Communities Together

Providing safe and supportive spaces for deaf individuals and their families to connect and share experiences.

Community Support Groups

Offering beginner to advanced sign language courses to promote communication and inclusivity within the community.

The hands of a young white person against a black background form the first half of the sign for “friendship” in American Sign Language.

Sign Language Classes

Advocating for the rights and accessibility needs of deaf people in the Highlands and Islands region.

Advocacy and Rights

Organizing activities and leadership programs to empower deaf youth and encourage active community participation.

Youth Engagement Programs

Offering professional sign language interpreting services for events, appointments, and public services.

Interpreter Services

Conducting workshops to educate the public and organizations about deaf culture and effective communication strategies.

Deaf Awareness Workshops

Our Services

Campaign to end discrimintion against deaf people

Create, share, support & build up a vision in a female community.

We were in one of the slums in Kathmandu. Kids, there are still deprived of access to the technology. We are there to break that barrier and give new opportunities.

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Gallery

I took this photograph of a group of ladies at a photo walk in NYC. It perfectly exemplified the unity that took place among photographers, models and creatives alike.

Shout out to International Women’s Day.

By Oleksandr Buzunov. Instagram: @buzunov.photoart A community comes together on the Jersey City waterfront for the Vyshyvanka Run, a cultural charity race celebrating Ukrainian heritage, unity, and resilience. Runners cross the finish line wearing traditional embroidered vyshyvankas alongside modern athletic gear, symbolizing the connection between history and contemporary life. Blue and yellow medals mark moments of pride, relief, and shared emotion. These candid moments capture how Ukrainian traditions live on within the diaspora, carried forward through movement, community.

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Saturday. Summer. Beautiful sunny day, so my friends and I decided to make a picnic and watch the sundown. Pretty fun and relaxed day.

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A child's hands imprint showing their love

The team at Highlands and Islands Deaf Association goes above and beyond to create inclusive programs and resources. Their impact is felt deeply across the region.

Highlands and Islands Deaf Association has been a beacon of support and empowerment for the deaf community. Their dedication to advocacy and education is truly inspiring.