NYC Black Deaf Advocates (NYCBDA) strives be true advocates in the Black Deaf Community for NYC Area. A high-quality events & advocacy opportunities for ALL. New York City Black Deaf Advocates, NYCBDA, Chapter 4, was founded in 1983, our mission is to better inform ourselves and the Deaf Community about the rights and responsibilities of black deaf individuals. We also identify, examine and disseminate information related to the impact of social, economic, educational, political, religions and health issues through the medium of forums, panels, lectures and workshops as well as increased leadership development and job opportunities for Black Deaf persons and to further their potentials.