ALERT: Medical Commission makes a statement on our USA Team participation on upcoming international competitions.
About USADSF
United States of America Deaf Sports Federation, USADSF, was formerly known as American Athletic Union of the Deaf, AAUD, which was established in 1945. Primary focus are to regulate uniform rules of competition for affiliated national sport organizations, facilitate the participation of US teams in international competition, and to promote human rights and equity through sports.Together We Win
Funding our athletes and the cost of competition is our greatest barrier to winning Gold. The burden of fundraising has had to be shouldered by our deaf and hard of hearing athletes and coaches, and oftentimes athletes pay out of pocket upwards of $5,000 to compete. Your support would help send our athletes to international competitions, and take training and coaching to the next level.
2021 Summer Deaflympics Kickoff -
14 Jan 2021
Today we introduce you to a new video series entitled "Go for the Gold!". Please welcome Noah Valencia, 2021 Deaflympic hopeful (basketball), as he leads us on a brief tour of the 24th Summer Deaflympics location and sports venues in Brazil and shares the vision of our "Go for the Gold!" series.
Head Coach for Women's Basketball Team - Open Position
30 Dec 2020
Deadline is Jan. 8th - Please spread the word to your basketball community. We need your help in bringing in the most qualified person to fill this position for the USA Deaf Basketball Women's National Team for 2021 Summer Deaflympics.
Why your gift matters.
18 Dec 2020
Deaflympian, Jonathan Kessel shares insight on challenges raising funds as a Deaflympian.
