PSAD History
PSAD proudly has been running over 125 years and is one of oldest deaf clubs in the world!
PSAD story started on July 4th, 1900 with a picnic at Mercer Island, where 35 people gathered together to form a society for Deaf people in the Salish Sea region. Since then, the association has been pillar of the D/DB/HH communities in the region, providing social opportunities, support, resources and a sense of belonging to countless individuals.
Timeline
1900
Established in 1900 as the "Seattle Deaf Mutes Society". The following year, the organization changed its name to the Puget Sound Association of the Deaf (PSAD) with primary goal of providing community and support for D/DB/HH individuals.
1901
1904
1926
1930
1941
1961
1963
1975
1975
1975
1980
1983
1996
2006
2007
2008
2014
2015
2016
2017
2019
2021
2022
2022
2022
July, 4th 1901
First official PSAD gathering was held as a picnic at Mercer Island, Seattle. They made first income of $10.10 from the celebration.
PSAD recognized as an organization in law.
PSAD's official non-profit incorporation in law.
July 4th, 1930
PSAD 30th anniversary picnic.
1941
The association is proud to recognize many Deaf Washingtonians for their help with Boeing during WWII. They earned less than ONE DOLLAR an hour.
May, 28th 1961
Deaf Washingtonian Dr. Peter Wisher came up with the idea of teaching US Navy Frogmen (aka US Navy Seal today) to use ASL under water as a great advantage of communication.
October 1963
PSAD was about to shut down by a lawsuit, but Jack & Jane Kinney and Robert & Dorothy Kinney stepped in to block it by appearing in the court and requested to drop the case.
April 19th, 1975
PSAD's 75th anniversary banquet at Hilton hotel in Seattle, WA.
May 29, 1975
PSAD members hanging out at a warm springs area.
December 20th, 1975
PSAD purchased a house in
Ballard as PSAD's asset including social hall. Kudos to Carter & Kinney and PSAD members for making the purchase happen.
1980's
PSAD member created new logo for the association.
1983
PSAD House underwent a major remodel including lifting the house 24 inches higher to make up a social hall for meetings, gatherings and events while renting out the upstairs apartment. Member Everett Hollebeck was lead role of the team and project.
1996
PSAD Hall Social Event
2006
Group photo of PSAD Officers
Spring 2007
PSAD members volunteered with doing major interiors remodeling work. It took them 2 1/2 months to complete the project.
April 2008
PSAD members went on a trip to China.
July 1st, 2014
President Yes Serious represented PSAD at National Association of the Deaf (NAD) for the first time.
Summer 2015
PSAD Community Picnic
September 2016
PSAD is proudly to be one of founding members and fiscal sponsor of Deaf Thrive Day festival. A photo of President Will Roach representing the association's booth at Deaf Thrive Day event in South Lake Union.
Winter 2017
PSAD partnered with Outdoors for All to host Deaf-led ski and snowboard camp at Stevens Pass for D/HH kids.
September 2019
Deaf Chefs dinner event at PSAD. Gourmet course food prepared and cooked by professional Deaf Chefs Kurt Ramborger and Nick Aebly and their assistant chef Ocean.
Spring 2021
PSAD sponsored ASL-friendly cornhole leagues.
June 19th, 2022
PSAD hosted Juneteenth celebration block party with three performers Miki Smith, Chad Ervin and Sheilyn Delacruz.
July 7th, 2022
PSAD partnered with Washington Deaf Disc Golf Association) to host a BBQ and Disc Golf tourmevent at Silver Lake park.
November 16th, 2022
PSAD launched a new website which was completely redesigned by association webmaster Perseus McDaniel. One of key website features focuses on preserving and showcasing PSAD's long legacy and attracting future members and supporters.
1911
1911
PSAD began meeting once a month with an initiation fee of $1 with membership dues of $0.50. They met in a rented hall which costs $6 a month.
2023
Summer 2023
PSAD is currently upgrading the apartment before the new tenant move in. Photos coming soon!
1953
1953
Membership dues were $1.50 per man and $1 dollar per woman.
1994
1994
Membership dues were $10 per person or $15 per couple
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