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For twenty years, ALDA has been working tirelessly to serve the needs of late-deafened people through support, education and advocacy activities. We publish a quarterly newsletter which contains articles about late-deafened activities. We also publish the highly acclaimed ALDA-Reader which contains personal experiences of our members. We have worked diligently to promote the needs of late-deafened people with the State and Federal governments. This included legislation related to accessibility, such as TV (closed captions), Telephone, Relay, Movies, and the Workplace. We have supported the availability of CART Reporting.
Since its inception in Chicago in 1987, ALDA has continued to grow. Our members are of all ages and backgrounds around the U.S. and around the world.. We have a network of local chapters. Our annual international convention, ALDAcon, is now in its 20th year.
ALDA is an all volunteer organization with no paid staff. Financial support for ALDA comes primarily from donations and membership dues. Although corporate sponsorship and profits from ALDAcon also help, it is not enough to support the outreach needed to make ALDA accessible to all those who can benefit from the support our organization offers. In order to continue to provide the services that our members have come to expect and, importantly, to continue to expand our reach, we need your help.
There are several ways that we can accept donations
General Donations: These are unrestricted donations. No donation is too small. Personal donations can be done as one time payments or as recurring payments
See payment form.
ALDA Angel Club : ALDA Angels help ALDA by providing on going income through monthly donations as low as $15.00 a month on a major credit card that supports ALDA’s financial health and management and allows us to fulfill our mission to support the empowerment of deafened people.
Scholarship Donations: These are donations that will go toward our ALDAcon Scholarship Funds. These funds are used to allow members to attend our annual conventions who otherwise would not be able to because of financial reasons. Meeting others who share the experience of hearing loss is a vital part of learning to manage; some may never have the chance with out the help of an ALDAcon Scholarship
Memorial Donations: Remember someone special with a memorial gift. Donors will receive a thank you letter for their donation and the family will receive a list of donors.
Edna Shipley-Conner Memorial Fund_-ALDA's memorial fund that will be used for projects that were championed by Edna. CLICK HERE FOR BIO
In Honor Of - Commemorate an occasion or honor an accomplishment with a tribute gift to ALDA. In addition to your acknowledgment, a card will be sent to the recipient noting your thoughtfulness.
Estate Donations: Donations can be directed to ALDA, Inc as part of your estate
Matching Corporate Funds: Many corporations will match your donation.
Volunteer Activities: Many Corporations will give a donation to an organization of your choice for volunteer activities.
Lifetime Membership
Gold - $3000+ - Member receives a personal letter from the President, a gold plaque recognizing their contribution priority seating at future ALDAcons and complimentary registration at a future ALDAcon
Silver - $1500-$2999 - Member receives a personal letter from the President, a silver plaque recognizing their contribution and priority seating at future ALDAcons
Bronze - $500-$1499 - Member receives a personal letter from the President and a bronze plaque recognizing their contribution
Lifetime memberships may be tax deductible and can be paid in installments over a one year period or in three annual installments by check of credit card by contacting the Treasurer@alda.org .
ALDA, Inc is a nonprofit organization under the IRS Tax Code (501(c)). Your donation may be tax deductible.
If your company has a matching gift, grant or volunteer program, please have them send any forms to the Treasurer@alda.org .
If you have any questions on our donation programs, please contact the Treasurer@alda.org
