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 Formation of Fulton III Committee
Delegates at the 2002 National Association of the Deaf (NAD) Conference in Washington, DC passed a resolution to form a Fulton III Committee for the purpose of exploring ways to restructure the NAD as a federation, including but not limited to its board, headquarters operations, membership, and representation with an eye to long-term strategy - including ways to overhaul organizational communications, member involvement, and outreach to the public.
The NAD Applauds FCC Public Notice About TRS and HIPAA
The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) applauds a recent Federal Communications Commission (FCC) notice of clarification that deaf or hard of hearing patients can discuss confidential medical concerns and issues with their health care providers without violating the Privacy Rule of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This supports NAD efforts to educate health care providers of their obligations to provide full access to their patients over the telephone.
NAD Receives Congressional Support on Captioning Issue
The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) announced support from nine Members of Congress who wrote to U.S. Department of Education Secretary Rod Paige urging the immediate reversal of the Department’s decision to disallow funding for captioning of nearly 200 television programs. The letter was sent by Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL) and supported by Sherrod Brown (OH), Jerry Costello (IL), Maurice Hinchey (NY), Jim McDermott (WA), Juanita Millender-McDonald (CA), Stephanie Tubbs Jones (OH), Maxine Waters (CA), and Lynn Woolsey (CA).
NAD Update on IDEA
On May 13, 2004 the U.S. Senate approved S. 1248, the Senate version of the 2004 amendments to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) by a 95-3 vote.
This paves the way to a House-Senate conference to write a "Conference Report" (compromise bill) that would return to each chamber for passage and then go to President Bush for signature into law. The House passed its version, H.R. 1350, more than a year ago.
NAD Receives Senatorial Support on Captioning Issue
The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) announced support from Senators Tom Harkin (IA) and Senator Edward M. Kennedy (MA) who wrote to U.S. Department of Education Secretary Rod Paige urging the immediate reversal of the Department’s decision to disallow funding for captioning of nearly 200 television programs. Harkin and Kennedy urged Secretary Paige to direct the engagement of a fair, consumer-directed process to decide how to best allocate these vital funds.
NAD Requests Meeting on VRS Issues with FCC Chairman Powell
The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) along with numerous organizations and coalitions asked Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Michael K. Powell for a meeting to discuss the quality and availability of Video Relay Services (VRS). The group expressed concerns about the deteriorating quality of VRS since the FCC lowered the rate paid for such services last June.
NAD Fights For Hearing Aid Compatibility
The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to retain the Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) rule that gives six million consumers with hearing loss a chance to have access to digital wireless telephones.
NAD Announces Support of "Silence No More Rally"
The National Association of the Deaf announced its support of the "Silence No More!" rally led by the Gallaudet University Student Body Government (SBG) to protest the lack of captioning in the United States. The rally will take place on Friday, April 16, 3:30 - 5:00 pm at the Upper Senate Park, located at the corner of Constitution and New Jersey Avenues, NE, Washington, DC. "This is a time for fellow deaf and hard of hearing Americans to gather and speak out on an issue dear to us, captioning as a form of communication access," said Andrew J.
NAD Criticizes National Restaurant Association Endorsement of ADA Notification Act
Steven C. Anderson
President and Chief Executive Officer
National Restaurant Association
1200 17th St., NW
Washington, DC 20036 202-331-5900
NAD Letter to the FCC on Impending Rulings
Dear Chairman Powell, Commissioners Abernathy, Martin, Copps, and Adelstein,
It has come to our attention that you may be making a ruling shortly on the issue of VRS waivers and the rate paid for VRS service.
While such waivers are not intended to be long-term nor permanent, this issue requires serious review to ascertain functional equivalency, using the open forum approach which has yet to happen.
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