The Delaware Deaf Senior Citizens (DDSC) shall be a non-profit tax-exempt organization as defined by United States Internal Revenue Code to serve all Deaf persons over the age of 50 years old without regard to race, religion, sex, disability, or nationality in Delaware to achieve accessibility in the public services and advocating their civil rights. The term, Deaf senior citizen, refers to a senior citizen who is Deaf, Hard of Hearing, late deafened, or Deaf-Blind.
The purposes of Delaware Deaf Senior Citizens (DDSC) are to provide educational, social, recreational, and wellness services for Deaf senior citizens throughout the State of Delaware. DDSC seeks to:
• Plan and promote events that encourage social engagement and community connection among Deaf senior citizens.
• Provide workshops, programs, and activities that support lifelong learning and mental wellness.
• Offer seminars and educational presentations on topics related to the health, well-being, safety, and independence of Deaf senior citizens.
• Increase awareness of national, state, and local resources that can help meet the health, social, and support needs of Deaf senior citizens.
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