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 Announces New Publication
The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) is pleased to announce its newest publication, Sands of Time: NAD Presidents 1880-2003 by Lawrence R. Newman. This beautifully orchestrated narrative history of the life and times of the presidents of the NAD and the deaf and hard of hearing community made its debut at the recent 48th Biennial NAD Conference in Palm Desert, California.
NAD Announces New Board of Directors
Delegates at the 48th Biennial National Association of the Deaf (NAD) Conference, held June 28-July 4, 2006 in Palm Desert, California, elected new members of the NAD Board of Directors.
NAD Board Welcomes Individuals Who Seek to Make a Difference
The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) Board of Directors announces that it is now moving forward with its new agenda and strategy development for the next two years and beyond.
NAD President Bobbie Beth Scoggins said, “We welcome the applications of interested and enthusiastic persons who are committed to making a difference through active participation in NAD committee and strategic team efforts. These groups will focus on 2006 NAD Conference priorities and resolutions, as well as NAD Board-identified strategic priorities.”
NAD Lawsuit Against Morgan Stanley Settled
The National Association of the Deaf (NAD); Gary Phelan, an attorney in Stamford, Connecticut, representing Donald Brunner; and financial services firm Morgan Stanley have reached a settlement that will ensure that Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) will be formally recognized as a secure option for accepting stock trade orders from deaf or hard of hearing accountholders.
NAD Files Complaint against Baltimore Washington Medical Center
The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) and Beth Pepper, a civil rights attorney in Baltimore, Maryland, representing Alma Andrews, a woman who is deaf, have filed a disability discrimination complaint against the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) and one of its hospitals -- Baltimore Washington Medical Center, formerly known as North Arundel Hospital.
NAD Announces I. King Jordan to Give 2006 Conference Keynote
The National Association of the Deaf is pleased to announce that Dr. I. King Jordan, president of Gallaudet University, will give the Opening Ceremonies Keynote Address for the 48th Biennial NAD Conference, June 29-July 3, 2006 in Palm Desert, California.
NAD Announces Sale of Halex House is Final!
The National Association of the Deaf is pleased to announce that Halex House, which has served as the NAD Headquarters for the past 35 years, was officially sold for $4 million dollars. Halex House sale net proceeds will be invested with two overriding objectives: preservation of principal funds and generation of interest income.
The NAD started negotiations with a real estate development firm last summer and the sale finally went to closure on Friday, April 14, 2006.
National Deaf History Month Celebration
"Celebrate Deaf Legacy @your library" is the theme of a program on Monday, April 10, which recognizes National Deaf History Month (March 13 - April 15). The event is sponsored jointly by the National Association of the Deaf and the American Library Association and will be hosted by the Center for the Book at the Library of Congress in cooperation with the Library's Office of Workforce Diversity. The program, which is free and open to the public, takes place at 11 a.m. in Dining Room A, sixth floor, James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C.
NAD Distributes $8,000 to Deaf Katrina Relief Organization
The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) distributed $8,000 from the NAD Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund to the Disaster Relief Center for Information and Referral of Baton Rouge to continue providing services for deaf and hard of hearing survivors.
NAD Celebrates Deaf President Now
March 6th marks the 18th Anniversary since the Deaf President Now (DPN) protest at Gallaudet University. The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) wishes a happy anniversary to all those who made DPN happen and urges the community to continue to build on the revolution for the self-determination of deaf and hard of hearing people.
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