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National Deaf Freedom Association, Inc. NDFA Board Directors

Aulby (Larry) Gillett,

President Board Member

Michael Gallagher, Treasurer,

Board Member, Founder, 2013

Kathy Weldon

Vice-President Board Member

Daisy Bravo, Board Member,

Director of Movement

Opal Gordon, Board Member

Assistant Director of Movement

MaryRose Scott-Gonzalez,

Secretary Board Member,

Influencer

Vicki Lowen, Board Member,

Fundraising Chair

The National Deaf Freedom Association (NDFA) is a non-profit 501(c)4 social welfare organization providing access to legislators at Federal, State, City/County levels.

Vision:

NDFA envision for all Deaf people in the United States of America where there is humanity, social justice, understanding the economic needs of the community, and encourage development consistent with those needs.

Mission:

NDFA pursues and asserts our governments implement policies to ensure all Deaf individuals are entitled to civil rights. NDFA’s purpose is to increase the political and economic power of Deaf people. Areas focus on by NDFA are:

Education

Employment

Business

Political

Medical

Language

Deprivations

Legal avenues

Social

NDFA aims to improve the Deaf and organizations involving the Deaf as a convener, connector, and catalyst for change. Our Core values include Respect, Community, Cultural Diversity, Equality, Freedom of Choice, Happiness, Courage, and Justice.

Contributions to the National Deaf Freedom Association, Inc. are not tax-deductible as charitable contributions. Consult with an attorney or tax professional.

Our Core Value

It is the policy of NDFA that its employees and board members uphold the highest standards of ethical, professional behavior. To that end, these employees and board members shall dedicate themselves to carrying out the mission of this organization and shall:
1) Hold paramount the safety, health and welfare of the public in the performance of professional duties.
2) Act in such a manner as to uphold and enhance personal and professional honor, integrity and the dignity of the profession.
3) Treat with respect and consideration all persons, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, maternity, marital or family status, disability, age or national origin.
4) Engage in carrying out NDFA’s mission in a professional manner.
5) Collaborate with and support other professionals in carrying out NDFA’s mission.
6) Build professional reputations on the merit of services and refrain from competing unfairly with others.
7) Recognize that the chief function of NDFA at all times is to serve the best interests of its constituency.
8) Accept as a personal duty the responsibility to keep up to date on emerging issues and to conduct themselves with professional competence, fairness, impartiality, efficiency, and effectiveness.
9) Respect the structure and responsibilities of the board of directors, provide them with facts and advice as a basis for their making policy decisions, and uphold and implement policies adopted by the board of directors.
10) Keep the community informed about issues affecting it.
11) Conduct organizational and operational duties with positive leadership exemplified by open communication, creativity, dedication, and compassion.
12) Exercise whatever discretionary authority they have under the law to carry out the mission of the organization.
13) Serve with respect, concern, courtesy, and responsiveness in carrying out the organization’s mission.
14) Demonstrate the highest standards of personal integrity, truthfulness, honesty, and fortitude in all activities in order to inspire confidence and trust in such activities.
15) Avoid any interest or activity that is in conflict with the conduct of their official duties.
16) Respect and protect privileged information to which they have access in the course of their official duties.
17) Strive for personal and professional excellence and encourage the professional developments of others.