In 1998, four Deaf women from Massachusetts traveled to Seattle to learn about sexual and domestic violence in the Deaf community. Shortly after, Our Deaf Survivors Center, Inc. (ODSC, Inc.) was established as the first and only advocacy resource specifically for Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals in Massachusetts.

Our Mission

ODSC, Inc. is dedicated to serving individuals impacted by domestic and sexual violence within Deaf communities. We provide culturally sustaining resources and services to create a compassionate community that centers on the self-determination of every person affected by these issues.

Our Core Values

Collaboration
We foster collaboration through networking and resource development, connecting with agencies and programs that share our values.

Cultural Identity
We affirm self-agency by acknowledging and embracing individuals’ cultural identities as central to who they are.

Community-Led Compassionate Care
We utilize community resources to compassionately support and affirm the experiences of individuals impacted by domestic and sexual violence.

Learn more about Our Deaf Survivors Center, Inc. at odscma.org.

ODSC 25th Anniversary Gala: Hope, Healing, & Justice

Silent & Live Auction