Mission

Cambridgeshire Deaf Association (CDA) exists to support the welfare and interests of Deaf people living in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

CDA works mainly with the Deaf community, but when relevant and appropriate with other people (e.g. deaf, deafened, hard of hearing, sign language students, etc.)

Values

Deaf and Hearing people are equal and should receive the same levels of opportunity, access and respect. Deaf people are only 'disabled' by the effects of discrimination and exclusion.

The Deaf community and Deaf culture are important to the sense of identity of individual Deaf people. British Sign Language is a language in its own right.

CDA believes in the principle of the empowerment of Deaf people. We respect their independence and welcome opportunities to work with them.

CDA seeks to provide a quality service that lets users set standards and continuously seeks to improve.

All staff are valued - CDA works productively to provide a professional and safe environment with allows opportunities for staff to update their skills.

CDA recognises the value of partnerships and coordination of services and will seek to avoid unnecessary duplication of services and unproductive competition.

Trustees and Officers

The present trustees are:
Janie Anderson - Chairperson
Godfrey Palmer - Vice Chair
Dawn Walters - Company Secretary
Trevor Weedon - Treasurer
Sue Billam
David Fairey
Anastasia Giagkoudi
Chalky Lai Wan