NAD News
This lists all Latest News items from the NAD and its affiliates. It also includes news items from outside groups on topics that are in line with the mission of the NAD. Media queries: please use our Contact form.
NAD Applauds FCC Selection of Karen Peltz Strauss as CGB Deputy Chief
The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) was thrilled to learn today that FCC Chairman, Julius Genachowski, named Karen Peltz Strauss, a former NAD attorney, as Deputy Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau (CGB). The CGB develops and implements FCC consumer policies, including disability access. Karen will focus on disability issues and will help the FCC implement the disability access components of the National Broadband Plan, including leading the effort to develop the Accessibility and Innovation Forum.
NAD Educates EHDI Professionals on Value of Teaching Deaf Babies ASL
Representatives from the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) attended the 9th annual Early Hearing Detection & Intervention (EHDI) Conference on March 1-2, 2010 in Chicago, IL. Conference attendees learned about the NAD position on EHDI programs, American Sign Language (ASL), our organization, and other relevant issues at the NAD exhibit booth.
NAD Issues Call for Recognition Award Nominations
The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) invites nominations for Recognition Awards to be presented during the 50th Biennial NAD Conference to be held July 6-10, 2010 in Philadelphia, PA.
NAD Briefs Broadband and Cable Lawyers about H.R. 3101
On March 2, 2010, Rosaline Crawford, director of the NAD Law and Advocacy Center presented information about the “Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2009” (H.R. 3101) at the “Broadband and Cable Industry Law 2010” seminar sponsored by the Practicing Law Institute (PLI). PLI courses provide continuing legal education credit for practicing attorneys.
NAD to Participate in National Broadband Plan Events
On March 9 and 10, the NAD will participate in Federal Communications Commission (FCC) events related to the National Broadband Plan. The NAD encourages consumers to register to attend these events in Washington, DC, or view the live streaming webcasts of these events.
NAD Commends Google Roll-Out of Automatic Captions
The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) applauds Google’s decision to roll out auto-captioning for YouTube. All YouTube videos in English that have a clear audio track can be automatically captioned. In addition, Google has made turning on captions much easier by allowing YouTube account holders to set up closed captions to be “on” for all videos they view. Google also plans to provide the universal “CC” icon on the video player whenever possible.
NAD to Advocate for ASL at EHDI Conference
Representatives from the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) will attend the 9th annual Early Hearing Detection & Intervention (EHDI) Conference March 1-2, 2010 in Chicago, IL. NAD participation in this year’s EHDI Conference is a part of an ongoing effort to educate EHDI professionals on the importance of American Sign Language (ASL) in the language acquisition of deaf and hard of hearing babies.
NAD Releases Memo on Accessible Drive-Through Services
The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) released a memo for deaf and hard of hearing advocates to share with establishments that offer drive-through service. Advocates may use this memo when requesting accessible drive-through service.
Drive-through windows are a service provided by restaurants, banks, pharmacies, and other businesses as a convenience to their customers.
NAD Responds to “The Who” Super Bowl Lyrics
(Click here for vlog version by NAD President Bobbie Beth Scoggins)
In 1969, the British rock group “The Who” recorded a two-record album titled “Tommy.” This album has a song entitled “Pinball Wizard.” The refrain to this song is:
That deaf, dumb and blind kid
Sure plays a mean pinball!
FCC Announces New Closed Captioned Complaint Rules
Consumers can now file complaints directly with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), thanks to new closed captioning complaint rules by the FCC effective February 19, 2010. These new closed captioning rules, requested by the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) and consumer groups in 2004, make it easier for consumers to report closed caption problems.
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