Lao Association of the Deaf

The Lao Association of the Deaf (LAD) is emerging out of the Lao Deaf Unit (LDU) within the LDPA. The LAD is housed within the same building as the LDPA in Vientiane Capital. The LDU was established more than 8 years ago to raise awareness of issues affecting deaf people and assist deaf people to fully participate in mainstream society. Like the LDPA, the LAD is a membership-based organisation providing services to members based on their needs. These services include sign language and vocational training, advocacy and rights awareness programs. For more information about the LAD, please call(+856) 21 241 556, email laodeafunit@gmail.com, or visit the LAD website laodeafunit.blogspot.com.