Causes: Crime & Law, Domestic Violence, Family Violence Shelters, Homeless & Housing, Human Services, Protection Against Abuse, Temporary Housing, Victims Services

Mission: Founded in 1986, the mission of ADWAS is to:- Address the needs of Deaf and Deaf-Blind victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. - Ensure that all the services victims need are fully accessible to them. - Provide professional, community education training, and consultation on Deaf culture, Deaf and Deaf-Blind victims'' needs, and domestic violence and sexual assault to professionals, hearing adults, lay people, children, youth, and members of the Deaf and Deaf-Blind communities.

Programs: Direct Service ProgramEducation/Training Program