We are expanding the work we do to save animals in need!
We are in the process of expanding our dog rescue work into something much larger over the next 5-10 years! This ambitious endeavor keeps animal rescue at the center of what we do and further incorporates community development, youth development/leadership, social entrepreneurship, cultural preservation, environmental sustainability, and service learning. We aim to become a vehicle that propels the passions of young Deaf scholars, entrepreneurs, educators, leaders, and change-makers - all by way of activities and programs around animal rescue, care, and adoption.
The entire farm will be built according to DeafSpace principles - a design approach that is aligned with the visual/spatial/linguistic sensibilities of Deaf people and promotes Deaf ways of being.
Future Goals - run in partnership with and by Deaf people:
- a humane education camp for kids
- an online educational portal reaching kids nationwide
- dog and cat adoption events
- a lodge where organizations can meet
- community classes taught by Deaf adults
- a clinic run by a Deaf veterinarian
- partnerships with Deaf artists and business owners
- an in-town thrift store
- weekly vlogs on our YouTube Channel in ASL about animal care and health
- Bed & Breakfast
- gardens to supply vegetables and flowers to the lodge, Bed & Breakfast, cafeteria, and the in-town farmers' market
- immersion weekends for parents of deaf children
- an orientation on Allyship, Deaf Gain, and visual communication strategies for hearing volunteers
We want to highlight the notion of Deaf Gain; reframing ‘deaf’ as a form of sensory and cognitive diversity that contributes to the greater good of humanity. Deaf people are a linguistic minority with a rich history, language, and culture that deserve conservation and preservation. Our hope is that we not exist in a vacuum, but serve as a replicable model for healthy Deaf ecosystems nationwide.
Core Values:
Vitality
Belonging
Compassion
Community
Dignity
The Five Freedoms (adapted from The Five Freedoms of animal welfare):
Freedom to learn and to grow, and to be nourished in mind, body, and soul.
Freedom to exist in a physical environment that is comfortable and affirming of one’s identity.
Freedom to experience healing and wellness.
Freedom to have one’s true self validated and respected.
Freedom to exist in a space that actively works to protect one’s complete well-being.
We believe that, in partnership with the Deaf community, our unique animal sanctuary can become a place where Deaf identity and individual and community resiliency will be passed on to younger generations.
Please contact us for more information! fivefreedomsfarm@gmail.com
New website coming soon ...
The entire farm will be built according to DeafSpace principles - a design approach that is aligned with the visual/spatial/linguistic sensibilities of Deaf people and promotes Deaf ways of being.
Future Goals - run in partnership with and by Deaf people:
- a humane education camp for kids
- an online educational portal reaching kids nationwide
- dog and cat adoption events
- a lodge where organizations can meet
- community classes taught by Deaf adults
- a clinic run by a Deaf veterinarian
- partnerships with Deaf artists and business owners
- an in-town thrift store
- weekly vlogs on our YouTube Channel in ASL about animal care and health
- Bed & Breakfast
- gardens to supply vegetables and flowers to the lodge, Bed & Breakfast, cafeteria, and the in-town farmers' market
- immersion weekends for parents of deaf children
- an orientation on Allyship, Deaf Gain, and visual communication strategies for hearing volunteers
We want to highlight the notion of Deaf Gain; reframing ‘deaf’ as a form of sensory and cognitive diversity that contributes to the greater good of humanity. Deaf people are a linguistic minority with a rich history, language, and culture that deserve conservation and preservation. Our hope is that we not exist in a vacuum, but serve as a replicable model for healthy Deaf ecosystems nationwide.
Core Values:
Vitality
Belonging
Compassion
Community
Dignity
The Five Freedoms (adapted from The Five Freedoms of animal welfare):
Freedom to learn and to grow, and to be nourished in mind, body, and soul.
Freedom to exist in a physical environment that is comfortable and affirming of one’s identity.
Freedom to experience healing and wellness.
Freedom to have one’s true self validated and respected.
Freedom to exist in a space that actively works to protect one’s complete well-being.
We believe that, in partnership with the Deaf community, our unique animal sanctuary can become a place where Deaf identity and individual and community resiliency will be passed on to younger generations.
Please contact us for more information! fivefreedomsfarm@gmail.com
New website coming soon ...
