SDAD Museum
SDAD Deaf Cultural Heritage Center
The South Dakota Association of the Deaf (SDAD) made a thoughtful and deliberate decision to discontinue its physical museum and transition the Deaf Cultural Heritage Center into a virtual format. This allows us to preserve and share our history in a more accessible and sustainable way.
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We are in the process of organizing and digitizing historical materials and are beginning to present them online. Please select a history area below to explore our growing virtual collections.
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Thank you for your patience and continued support as we preserve our shared Deaf heritage.
The SDAD Hall of Fame honors Deaf individuals and allies whose leadership, service, and achievements have made a lasting impact on the Deaf community in South Dakota.
This section recognizes those whose contributions continue to shape our shared history.
This section honors the lives and legacies of Deaf individuals who were part of the broader South Dakota’s Deaf community.. These obituaries preserve personal stories, accomplishments, and memories for future generations.
The South Dakota Association of the Deaf (SDAD) was established to advocate for and support Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals through out the state. This section documents SDAD’s history, leadership, milestones, and contributions to the Deaf community in South Dakota.
This section features additional stories, events, and historical materials that reflect the broader Deaf experience in South Dakota. It includes community history, organizations, and moments that do not fall under a single category but remain an important part of our heritage.