History of CAD Brief Timeline
1935 – Calgary Association of the Deaf was founded by John Kelly.
1972 – March 14, CAD becomes registered with Alberta Society Act
2019 – Calgary Association of the Deaf becomes a registered charity.
2019 – November, CAD purchased a new building to call CAD’s new home.
2023 – Calgary Association of the Deaf will celebrate its 88th Anniversary.
COMMUNITY AND CONNECTEDNESS
The primary purpose of the Calgary Association of the Deaf is to protect and promote the rights, needs and concerns of Deaf Calgarians while endeavoring to improve the quality of life for Deaf people in general.
We are working towards an accessible programs and services for the Deaf, late-deafened, Deaf-Blind, and Deaf with multiple disabilities in the primary language of American Sign Language.
Calgary Association of the Deaf is governed by Executive Board of Directors, members and volunteers.
Calgary Association of the Deaf collaborates with our affiliated associations of the Deaf at the local and provincial level. Our programs and services are provided to meet the needs of the Deaf community.
2023-2025 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President: Loretta Wall – president@deafcalgary.com
Vice President: Ali Bhaijee – vp@deafcalgary.com
Secretary: Vacant – secretary@deafcalgary.com
Treasurer: Jonathan Guinta – treasurer@deafcalgary.com
Director at Large: Franco Mettimano
Director at Large: Elaine Schuh
Director at Large: Ryan Parkinson – socialmedia@deafcalgary.com
Director at Large: Vacant