Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf 2007

Fact Sheet

Gaystory and Purpose

The Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf (RAD) is a nonprofit organization established in 1977. The purpose of this Alliance is to establish and maintain a society of Deaf Gays and Lesbians to encourage and promote the educational, economical, and social welfare; to foster fellowship; to defend our rights; and advance our interests as Deaf Gay and Lesbian citizens concerning social justice; to build up an organization in which all worthy members may participate in the discussion of practical problems and solutions related to their social welfare. RAD has over twenty chapters in the United States and Canada.

Deaf GLOW / GLAD-E

The Deaf Gays/Lesbians of the West (Deaf GLOW) is run by local chapters in the states west of the Mississippi River. For local chapters in Canada, the province border line between Ontario and Manitoba divides it.

The Gay and Lesbian Association of the Deaf - East serves the Deaf GLBT Community of Eastern North America. Working with local affiliates, GLAD-E conducts educational training and workshops in their area. We also promote networking between local Deaf GLBT organizations.

Both Deaf GLOW and GLADE-E hold biennial conferences on the even number years (RAD conventions are held on odd numbered years).

Officers and Members

The Alliance is run by the Board between conferences. The Alliance is then run by delegates during the conference.

Executive Board

The Executive Board of RAD consists of a President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.

Members-at-Large

Members-at-Large include Deaf GLOW Representative, GLADE Representative, Deaf Queer Resource Center (DQRC) Representative, Deaf Lesbian Representative, International Deaf Leather (IDL) Representative, Deaf Youth Rainbow (DYR) Representative, and Deaf Bears and Cubs Organization (DBCO) Representative.

RAD Board

The RAD Board consists of the Executive Board and Members-at-Large.

Standing Committees

Standing Committees include Pageant Director, 3 Trustees, Historian, Conference Chairs, English-French Translator, NAD Representative, Bylaws Committee and Past-President's Club.

Membership Categories

There are two membership categories: Organizational Membership and Individual/Associate Membership.

Future RAD Conference Sites

2009... The 21st Biennial RAD '09 Conference will be held in Chicago, Illinois
2011... The 22nd Biennial RAD '11 Conference will be announced by the end of this year, 2007.
2013... The 23rd Biennial RAD '13 Conference will be announced in Chicago in 2009.

Contacting RAD

All general correspondence should be directed to:
Larry Pike, RAD President

Any information to be shared with the Deaf gay community, please send e-mail to:
Scot Potts, E-Group Moderator

Comments or corrections related to this website should be sent to:
Henry Carter, RAD Webmaster

To send any correspondence through snail mail should be directed to:

Steven Schumacher
RAD Secretary
9804 Walker House Road # 4
Montgomery Village, MD 20886-0506