About the NEDSO
Who We Are
We’re not a typical league — and we were never meant to be.
The New England Deaf Softball Organization (NEDSO) exists to bring Deaf players, CODAs, SODAs, and supporters together the old-school way: on dirt, with bats, gloves, and heart.
We’re here for the ones who were overlooked.
For the ones who never had a league that truly saw them.
For the players who were told to wait, adjust, or accept less.
This isn’t about trophies or fame.
It’s about pride.
It’s about legacy.
This isn’t just softball.
It’s Deaf softball — and we brought it back.
Our Mission
To unite, empower, and celebrate the Deaf community through the game that brings us together: softball.
We do this by:
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Creating real opportunities on and off the field for Deaf players, CODAs, SODAs, and allies to compete, connect, and belong
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Promoting teamwork, toughness, and pride — the kind that runs deeper than stats
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Honoring the culture, identity, and legacy of Deaf athletes across New England while building something future generations will be proud of
Because this isn’t just about sports.
It’s about restoring what was ours — and making it stronger.
What We Do
NEDSO brings Deaf softball back to life through a structured regional league, competitive round-robin tournaments, high-stakes Commissioner’s Challenge matchups, and a one-of-a-kind postseason finale known as The Gauntlet — where survival, not just skill, crowns the champion.
Every event is more than a game.
It’s a statement.
We’re here to:
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Fuel connection and keep our community close, on and off the field
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Give Deaf athletes a real platform to compete, lead, and shine
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Build bridges between players, families, allies, and partners who believe in what we’re building
This is where passion meets purpose.
This is where Deaf softball lives again.
Our Vision
We see more than just games.
We see a future where Deaf athletes, families, and supporters stand shoulder to shoulder — bound by pride, competition, and a love for softball.
Through NEDSO, we’re building a legacy:
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A league that creates real opportunities
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A movement that inspires the next generation
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A community that celebrates Deaf talent — loud, proud, and unstoppable
This isn’t just our vision.
It’s our mission in motion.
Why Softball?
Because softball is more than a game.
It’s a stage where Deaf pride, community, and talent come alive.
It’s competitive. It’s accessible. And it brings people together in ways nothing else can.
At NEDSO, softball becomes the bridge between Deaf and hearing, rookies and veterans, cities and generations.
It gives our athletes a place to express themselves, connect through culture, and leave it all on the field.
This is our sport.
This is our voice.
This is why we play.
Join Us
Whether you swing for the fences, coach from the dugout, cheer from the stands, or support us behind the scenes — there’s a place for you in NEDSO.
This isn’t just a league.
It’s a movement built on pride, purpose, and Deaf excellence.
So step in.
Stand with us.
Help us build the legacy this game — and this community — deserves.