National Association of the Deaf

The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) announced a new conference motion process to ensure that more NAD national members, Junior NAD members, official representatives of State Association affiliates, and official representatives of Organizational Affiliates are involved and part of the development of priorities for the Association. Motions can now be submitted in advance for consideration at the 2006 Biennial NAD Conference.

The 48th Biennial National NAD Conference will be held at the Desert Springs J.W. Marriott Resort, in Palm Desert, California from June 29-July 3, 2006. Information about the NAD Conference is available at:
http://www.nad.org/2006conference

"The NAD is always trying to get members more involved so that the Association priorities actually reflect our member’s priorities," said Andrew Lange, NAD President. "The new NAD Conference motion process is a great way for members to become more directly involved in the NAD."

Those eligible to submit motions are current NAD members in good standing (individual NAD members, Junior NAD members; official representative of State Association affiliate NAD members; or official representative of organizational affiliate NAD members).

The NAD website includes information about the Motion Process at http://www.nad.org/2006confmotionprocess

You will also find information on how to write a successful Motion at http://www.nad.org/2006confmotionguidelines

The Motion Form can be found at:
http://www.nad.org/confmotionform

The deadline for submission of motions is February 28, 2006.

"I encourage everyone to make plans to attend the 2006 Biennial NAD Conference," said NAD CEO Nancy J. Bloch. "The theme of this conference is 'Change Today for Tomorrow' – come to the Palm Springs area and be a part of the process of change."