Dr. Laurene Simms Established the Dr. Laurene Simms Award The Dr. Laurene Simms Award was established in 2004. Dr. Simms is a nationally renowned educator and civil rights advocate. Dr.…Continue readingDR. LAURENE SIMMS AWARD
Founded in 1997 during the National Black Deaf Advocates (NBDA) conference in Washington, DC., the Youth Empowerment Summit (Y.E.S.) is a program that aims to foster and develop emerging leadership…Continue readingYOUTH EMPOWERMENT SUMMIT
The Interpreters of Color Program (IOCP) supports the development, nurturing, and mentoring of American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters who are BIPOC across Indiana. ICBDA’s aim is to elevate the training…Continue readingINTERPRETERS OF COLOR PROGRAM
Reflecting ICBDA’s mission in empowering Deaf and hearing communities, ICBDA offers a variety of community-based education and training opportunities throughout the year. Educational sessions include, but not only limited to:…Continue readingEDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
