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 Disappointed with “American Idol” Captioning Mistakes
The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) expressed disappointment with the Fox TV show, "American Idol" for providing the incorrect voting phone numbers in its captioning during the Tuesday May 10, 2005 singing competition. The NAD believes that errors in captioning such as those in American Idol can be easily avoided.
NAD Acts on VR Bill
The NAD is urging members to contact their Congressional representatives and ask for a vote against a bill that would weaken the Vocational Rehabilitation system. The NAD has closely monitored activity in the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate on reauthorization of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The failure of Congress to act in a timely manner during the 108th Congress distressed the NAD. hat has happened thus far this year, in the 109th Congress, is nearly as disturbing.
NAD President Lange Names Chair of Mental Health Committee
Andrew Lange, president of the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) selected Brad Trotter to serve as the chair of the NAD Mental Health Committee.
"The status of mental health services for deaf and hard of hearing people in the United States has been a priority of the NAD for a long time," stated NAD President Andrew J. Lange. "We are pleased that a person of Brad Trotter's caliber will chair the NAD Mental Health Committee to address concerns in this area."
NAD and Northwest Airlines Collaborate on Outreach Efforts
The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) is pleased to announce that it will share advocacy efforts and 125th Anniversary news at various national conferences and trade shows, as part of a collaborative agreement with Northwest Airlines (NWA).
NAD Urges Congressional Action Against Domestic Violence
The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) announced its support of the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). VAWA is landmark legislation that seeks to improve the criminal justice response to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking. VAWA was first passed in 1994, and reauthorized in 2000.
CMC Drops Request to Intervene in Movie Lawsuit
The Coalition for Movie Captioning (CMC) announced today that it has withdrawn its request to intervene in the lawsuit filed by the New Jersey Attorney General against Regal Cinemas. The request to intervene was filed in February 2005.
NAD Files Complaint for Refusal to Provide Qualified Interpreter Services
The National Association of the Deaf (NAD), representing Carolyn Tanaka, has filed a disability discrimination complaint against New Mexico attorney Joseph David Camacho. The complaint, filed with the United States Department of Justice, claims that Mr. Camacho refused to provide qualified interpreter services as required under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
NAD Files FCC Comments on Compatibility and Interoperability of Relay Products and Services
The NAD filed comments with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) arguing that relay products and services should be compatible and interoperable. The NAD asked the FCC to establish standards that will apply across all relay providers. Such standards should be all encompassing, and yet flexible enough to encompass existing and future technologies (whether it is video, Internet any other new form of relay that is developed in the future). The NAD also argued that the FCC will also need to take steps to prohibit blocking practices.
NAD Submits Comments Regarding Air Travel Access
The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) along with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Consumer Advocacy Network (DHHCAN) submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Transportation proposing revised rules affecting air travelers with disabilities.
The NAD urged the Department to implement rulemaking on services to deaf and hard of hearing individuals as soon as possible. The rulemaking should be based on recommendations submitted by the National Council on Disability (NCD) Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deaf-Blind (DHHB) Workgroup.
NAD Files Complaint against Bank of America for Refusing to Open an Account for Deaf Man
The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) filed a disability discrimination complaint with the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), after Bank of America refused to open a checking account for a deaf individual.
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