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| Since 1995, Donald has been the Program Director for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (DHHS) in Indianapolis, IN. An alumnus of Indiana School for the Deaf, he studied at National Technology Institute for the Deaf (NTID) and received his Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology from Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis (IUPUI.) In 1992, Donald founded and served as President of Indianapolis Black Deaf Advocates (IBDA.) From 1994 to 1997, Donald was the Editor-in-Chief for the National Black Deaf Advocates (NBDA) Network. He was former treasurer and served as Chairperson for the 16th Annual NBDA Conference when it was held in Indianapolis in 1998. Donald Tinsley is a veteran community advocate. He has served on the Governor’s Planning Council for People with Disabilities (GPC), and was Chairperson of the Relay Indiana Consumer Advisory Committee. He held numerous positions for the Indiana Association of the Deaf (IAD) including President, Vice-President, and board member. As a notable volunteer, Donald received awards from both NBDA and the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) for his many accomplishments and excellence in leadership. In addition to his community involvement, he has been an ordained minister since 1991 when he graduated from Aenon Bible College in Indianapolis. As a minister, Donald established and directed several deaf ministries for churches in Indiana and Tennessee. Donald has been married to his wife, Gloria for the past 32 years. They have two adult children Rebecca and Donald, Jr. |
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