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 to Appear at Las Vegas Deaf Worldwide!
The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) will appear at the Las Vegas Deaf Worldwide Expo (DWW) in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Hall N1. Visit the new "eye" catching NAD display, and learn about how the NAD is working to protect the civil rights and improve the quality of life of all deaf and hard of hearing Americans. Norma Lea Chrismon, NAD Region IV Board member and Nancy B.
NAD Youth Leadership Camp Appoints Director
The NAD appointed Adele Ann Eberwein of Santa Fe, New Mexico as Director of the NAD Youth Leadership Camp (YLC). She will begin her duties immediately to prepare for the 2003 session of YLC, from July 22 to August 12, at Camp Lakodia, South Dakota. The previous YLC Director, Maureen Yates Burns resigned to focus on her family and career.
NAD Announces Settlement in Hospital Case
The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) has reached a settlement with a hospital to resolve a lawsuit that was brought on behalf of a deaf woman alleging discrimination based on disability.
Captioning Funding Jeopardized & Communication Access Needs Ignored
IDEA Re-Authorization Now on U.S. Senate "Fast Track"
What are the Issues?
Are you prepared to lose broadcast TV/cable captioning access for local news and entertainment programs?
Are you going to stand-by and watch your elected officials once again ignore the most critical needs of deaf and hard of hearing children for language and communication access?
Senate Delays Introduction of Bill to Amend the IDEA
According to U.S Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, & Pensions staff the long anticipated Senate bill to amend the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) will be released shortly before the Memorial Day weekend. Originally slated for release on April 30th, 2003, the exact release date will appear in the Committee schedule for the month of May. The Committee website is located at:
http://labor.senate.gov
Disability Rights Defeated!
The entire disability and deaf and hard of hearing community suffered a devastating loss on April 29, 2003 when the Senate narrowly voted to approve Jeffery Sutton’s nomination to the Sixth Circuit Appeals Court by only 52 votes (51 votes is necessary for approval). The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) was very active in its opposition of Sutton, along with other disability organizations. The NAD opposed Sutton’s nomination because he has aggressively fought against the ADA, Olmstead, and many other civil rights laws that protect Americans with disabilities.
PROCLAMATION
We, the NAD Board, with a heavy heart, accept Kent Kennedy’s resignation from the NAD Presidency, effective Saturday, May 3, 2003. The NAD Board unanimously proclaims recognition and gratitude for Kent Kennedy’s numerous years of service to the deaf and hard of hearing community.
Kent Kennedy has worked tirelessly to promote, protect, and preserve the rights and quality of life of deaf and hard of hearing individuals in the United States of America.
NAD Announces Settlement in Deaf Umpire Case
The National Association of the Deaf (NAD), the New Jersey State Baseball Umpires Association, Inc. (NJSBUA) and the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) announced today that they had reached an amicable settlement in a lawsuit brought by Peter Rozynski, a deaf umpire, under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The NJSBUA trains officials and provides baseball and softball umpires for high school games between NJSIAA member schools.
NAD Exhibits at Deaf Seniors of America Conference
The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) was an exhibitor at the popular and very successful 7th Biennial Conference of Deaf Seniors of America (DSA) held in Boston, Massachusetts, May 20-25, 2003.
Andrew J. Lange Elected President
The Board of Directors of the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) elected Andrew J. “Andy” Lange president at their May 2003 meeting in Silver Spring, Maryland, filling the vacancy resulting from the resignation of former President Kent Kennedy. Lange will serve out the remainder of Kennedy’s term ending at the Biennial NAD Conference in Kansas City in July 2004.
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