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 Issues Tribute to Don G. Pettingill
The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) was saddened to learn of the death of Don G. Pettingill on January 6, 2005. He served as president of the NAD Board of Directors from 1972-1974.
NAD Fulton III Committee Begins its Work
The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) is pleased to announce that cluster leaders for the Fulton III Committee have been chosen and the committee has had its first retreat planning session.
NAD Announces Proposal for Serving LFD Individuals
The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) announces the posting of a position paper proposing a collaborative national service delivery system to individuals identified as "low functioning deaf" (LFD). The position paper can be found at:
http://www.nad.org/lfd
National Report Says Emergency Communication for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People Gets Failing Grade
A national report calls attention to serious weaknesses in the nation's emergency preparedness
Breaking the Federal Glass Walls
Imagine that you are a highly qualified individual seeking a promotion that your peers, supervisors, and supporters agree you deserve. The only obstacle blocking you is the difficult task of asking your boss to pay for 18-24 months of support services so you can attend training seminars to achieve a certification that immediately promotes you ahead of your peers. Then imagine your boss’ expression of shock when he/she factors in the cost of interpreters!
Coalition for Movie Captioning Applauds Increased Access in New Jersey
The Coalition for Movie Captioning (CMC) applauds the efforts of the State of New Jersey to make going to the movies an event that is accessible to people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Special thanks are extended to Peter C. Harvey, Attorney General, J. Frank Vespa-Papaleo, Director,
NAD Files Complaint Against Ellis Island
On September 16, 2004, the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) Law and Advocacy Center filed a disability discrimination complaint with the United States Department of the Interior (DOI), after the DOI refused to provide interpreter services for approximately 50 deaf and hard of hearing individuals planning to tour Ellis Island this month.
NAD Honors Congressman James Walsh
The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) will honor Congressman James Walsh (R-NY) on September 1, 2004 with a Jefferson Cup Award in recognition of his tireless efforts to establish statewide programs to identify hearing loss in newborns and infants. The Jefferson Cup was a favorite of the late Justin Dart, the "Father of the ADA," which symbolizes his "Lead on!" message to disability rights activists.
NAD Honors Senator Edward M. Kennedy at ADA Anniversary
The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) presented Senator Edward M. Kennedy (D-MA) with a Jefferson Cup Award to recognize his tireless efforts on behalf of over 28 million deaf and hard of hearing Americans. The Jefferson Cup was a favorite symbol of the late Justin Dart, the “Father of the ADA” which symbolizes his charge to the disability rights movement: "Lead on!" The ceremony took place in Boston, Massachusetts on July 26, 2004 at an event marking the 14th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
FCC Commissioner Copps Provides Statement Supporting VRS Services at the NAD Conference
Michael J. Copps, one of five FCC Commissioners provided a statement supporting functional equivalency in telecommunications and VRS (Video Relay Services) even though he was not able to attend this Conference. His statement also criticizes the FCC for reducing rates for VRS at the end of June, 2004, and he urges all NAD members to make their opinions known to the FCC.
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