CAD is a non-profit organization founded in 1939 and incorporated in 1967 as an advocacy and service organization. CAD is the focal point of advocacy efforts within the state to promote the general welfare of Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing people. We strive for opportunity and equality in education, employment, and any other areas pertaining to or affecting the Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing citizens in Connecticut in their pursuit of educational opportunity, economic security, social equality, and all their rights and privileges as citizens.