Stimulates the search for solutions to communication, education, employment and other problems facing hard of hearing people in daily life. Co-operates with international organisations and national governments on matters of concern to hard of hearing people and their organisations. Promotes a positive attitude in hard of hearing people towards themselves and towards their role in society. Promotes understanding and a positive attitude by society towards hard of hearing people. General members are non-commerical, national organisations of and for hard of hearing and deafened people.
General members have voting rights at general meetings.
Associate members are grouped in three categories according to their status. Click here for a list of member organisations .