Welcome to
Richmond Virginia Black Deaf Advocates!

PHOTO OF 2026-2028 BOARD. FROM LEFT THEIR NAMES ARE MICHELLE L., LYNET R., LINDA B., LATRICE J., ENVIE B., AND SHEENA W.

MEET OUR NEW BOARD FOR 2026-2028!

From left: Michelle Long-Member at Large, Lynet Rodriguez-Alternate Treasurer, Linda Brooks-Treasurer,
Latrice A. Jones-Secretary, Envie Bogan-Vice President, and Sheena Williams-President.

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Mission

Our organization strives to promote the leadership development, economic and educational opportunities, social equality, and inclusion of Black Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, and DeafPlus individuals living in Virginia.

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Vision

Empowering and maximizing individual's potential through education, advocacy, and community collaborations providing statewide outreach services while being fiscally responsible and transparent with consumers and stakeholders.