Aims and Objectives Of (SONAD) 

To apply for and maintain Ordinary membership with the world federation of the deaf.

To unite all the deaf people in Somalia into one single nationwide organization called "Somali National Association of the Deaf."

SONAD shall also cooprerate with all the Ordinary member of the world federation of the Deaf Regional Secretariats espacilly WFD-RSESA.

In Accordance with the aims and objectives of the World Fedaration of the Deaf SONAD develops its activities the goal of equalization of opportunities and full participation in society by Deaf individuals.

SONAD shall always follow the policies and aims of the WFD to ensure that Deaf people in Somalia have the right to preserve their own sign languages, Organization and cultural and other activities.

The Objectives of SONAD are:

1- To promote the unfification of national association, federations and other organizations of and for Deaf people within and without Somalia.

2- To promote the creation and development of organizations of Deaf people in all regions of Somalia and to providing services to Deaf people with disabilities.

3- To organizte and stimulate the exchange of information and experiences among organizations of and for Deaf people and professionals specializing in the study of deafness. 

4- To teach hearing people Somali Sign Language.

5- To promote the coordination and conduct of research and studies in all fields of deafness, including other categories of hearing loss.