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 Partners with IRS on Tax Videos in ASL
The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) is partnering with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to make sure latest and important information on Tax Topics reaches the deaf community and taxpayers. Now during the 2010 Tax Filing Season, the IRS YouTube ASL channel has produced a series of public service announcements (PSAs) entitled, “Tax Tips” with open captions and voice over. You can find answers to questions and receive tax tips from the IRS.
NAD Dismayed with Adverse Ruling Against Juror
On March 3, 2010, much to the disappointment and dismay of the NAD, the Ohio Supreme Court upheld a ruling by an Ohio Court of Appeals that overturned the conviction of a criminal defendant solely based on the fact that one juror was hard of hearing. Despite an amicus curiae (friend of the court) brief filed by the NAD and other advocacy organizations, the Ohio Supreme Court decided that a hard of hearing juror was not able to analyze an audio tape of a 911 call made by the defendant by reading a transcript of the recording.
Call for Awards, Board Candidates, Bylaws Amendments & Proposed Priorities
The NAD Board of Directors welcomes submissions from members and affiliates for: recognition award nominations for deserving individuals and groups across the nation, officer and regional candidates to fill board vacancies for the 2010-12 and 2010-14 terms of office, respectively; proposed amendments to the bylaws; and proposed conference priorities for the next two years. Click on the following links for more details.
FCC Focuses on Disabilities and H.R. 3101 in National Broadband Plan
On March 9 and 10, the NAD participated in two Federal Communications Commission (FCC) events related to the National Broadband Plan. At each of these events, the availability, affordability, and accessibility of broadband and the Internet were highlighted and promoted. With these factors in place, the ultimate goal of broadband adoption and use across America can be achieved. Each of these events also highlighted and promoted H.R. 3101.
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.
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