Why RAAD Exists

RAAD was founded to eliminate barriers to addiction recovery for Deaf and Hard of Hearing adults through language-accessible treatment resources.

RAAD: Recovery Advocates for Adult Deaf - Community Circle

The Structural Barriers

  • Fewer than 1% of programs are equipped for Deaf clients

  • Interpreter support is inconsistent or unavailable

  • D/HH adults rarely see counselors who reflect their lived experience

These are system failures — not individual ones.

Our Values

  • Accessibility as a Human Right
  • Cultural Respect
  • Dignity in Recovery
  • Accountability
  • Partnership

Our Long-Term Vision

To establish the nation's first fully accessible Deaf Recovery & Wellness Center.

Long-Term Goal