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.
Tell the Dept. of Education How IDEA Has Helped You
This year, the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services (OSERS) is celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). OSERS invites you to share your art work, photography, poetry and written stories about how the IDEA has helped you.
NAD Seeks Applicants for Youth Leadership Camp Director
National Association of the Deaf, the nation's premier civil rights organization of, by and for deaf and hard of hearing individuals in the United States of America, is seeking a Youth Leadership Camp (YLC) Camp Director for the 2011 YLC session.
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NAD Applauds Congress for Increasing Access to Technology and the Internet
On Friday, October 8, President Barack Obama will sign the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 into law and deliver brief remarks on the impact of this law on individuals with disabilities. Bobbie Beth Scoggins, President of the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) with Chief Executive Officer Nancy Bloch and Law and Advocacy Director Rosaline Crawford will be on hand to witness this historic event at the White House, which will be streamed on whitehouse.gov/live.
S. 3304 Passed by the House of Representatives
At around 9:00 p.m. yesterday evening, September 28, 2010, the U.S. House of Representatives passed (by voice vote) the Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (S. 3304) and the technical corrections bill (S. 3828). The President has 10 days (excluding Sundays) to sign or veto a bill passed by Congress. If he does not do either in 10 days, the bill automatically becomes law.
Update on the 21st Century Communications & Video Accessibility Act
This week, the Senate introduced and passed, by unanimous consent, a technical amendment to S. 3304, primarily to fix typos found in the final version that was passed on August 5th. The House is expected to take up and pass S. 3304 soon. Once the House passes the bill, it goes to the President to be signed into law.
Celebrate International Week of the Deaf with NAD
International Week of the Deaf (IWD) is celebrated annually during the last full week of September. IWD this year is observed during September 20-26, 2010, with celebrations by the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD), the National Association of the Deaf (NAD), as well as national associations of the deaf and individuals worldwide.
WFD has encouraged its national members to focus on deaf education, which continues to be one of the most contested issues in the history of deaf people worldwide. WFD now calls upon individuals to sign an official "New Era" petition that calls upon all nations and people of the world to remember history and ensure that educational programmes accept and respect all languages, including sign languages, and all forms of communication.
NAD Proclamation of Liberty at Independence Hall
Upon the conclusion of the Council of Representatives meeting during the 50th Biennial National Association of the Deaf (NAD) Conference, representatives of the NAD Board of Directors, State Associations, Affiliates and other groups along with conference attendees gathered at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, PA to reaffirm the commitment of NAD to
Gallaudet Wins Its Fourth Straight College Bowl
Gallaudet University withstood a challenge by NTID/RIT to win the 12th biennial NAD College Bowl competition, held July 8, 2010 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Gallaudet scored 93 points, NTID/RIT 91, and California State University at Northridge 44.
Interview with Rachel Mazique, NAD Miss Deaf America Ambassador
NAD: Where are you from? What was it like where you grew up?
Rachel Mazique: I am from a suburb of Chicago - Arlington Heights, IL. Growing up in the suburbs provided for a quiet neighborhood life, but I had a great education. My parents specifically chose the area because it is three minutes from John Hersey High School, a high school [which has] a good deaf program (mainstreamed with hearing students). It is also the alma mater of the deaf actress and writer, Marlee Matlin!
NAD Board Issues Call for Committee Volunteers
The Board of Directors of the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) is pleased to present the opportunity for interested persons to contribute their volunteer time and expertise through its standing and strategic committees.
“By expanding your involvement in the NAD and sharing your knowledge and perspectives, you are afforded a wealth of enriching experiences,” said Bobbie Beth Scoggins, NAD President. “Being an active participant in the NAD can be as simple as becoming part of a committee. We look forward to your support and involvement.”
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