Find support from those who have walked your journey
The Center for Advancement of NEXTGEN Deaf educates, equips, and champions people who are NEXTGEN Deaf, their families, and the professionals who care for them.
Find support from those who have walked your journey
The Center for Advancement of NEXTGEN Deaf educates, equips, and champions people who are NEXTGEN Deaf, their families, and the professionals who care for them.
Find support from those who have walked your journey
The Center for Advancement of NEXTGEN Deaf educates, equips, and champions people who are NEXTGEN Deaf, their families, and the professionals who care for them.
USA Map of Communication Plans
Learn about how your state manages these best practice documentation requirements for students who are DHH.


You Are Not Alone
The words “hearing loss” or “deafness” can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate this experience alone.
Whether you are a parent of a child recently diagnosed with hearing loss, a person born with hearing loss, or you experience hearing loss later in life – there are new opportunities available to you. To take full advantage of these opportunities, you must be well-equipped for your journey, and that’s how we can help.
We've Been There
We understand this journey because we have decades of lived experiences navigating 21st century opportunities for people who are deaf and hard of hearing.
Educate
We educate others about advancements in hearing technologies, appropriate communication mode supports, current research, hearing assistive technologies, and ways to ensure effective communication access, whether the person with hearing loss is in the classroom or the hospital.
Equip
We equip people who are experiencing hearing loss and their families with information and tools to advocate for their needs.
Champion
We champion the rights of people who are deaf, Deaf, or hard of hearing and their loved ones by coming alongside to support advocacy efforts, working with policymakers, and serving to create positive change.