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.
Action Alert: Support Ind. School for the Deaf, Oppose HB 1367
It's time to help Indiana again! The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) asks everyone who can, to attend a rally to support the Indiana School for the Deaf in Indianapolis on Thursday, February 16th. Testimony in the Indiana Senate on State House Bill 1367 will begin at 8 am on February 16th. Deaf people as well as parents of Deaf children and all allies need to help convince the state senators to vote against this misguided bill.
Remembering Chuck Baird: Artist of Life
The National Association of the Deaf mourns the passing of Chuck Baird, an extraordinary artist who showed the beauty of Deaf culture and American Sign Language (ASL) through his amazing artwork.
Come See Bernard Bragg Perform "The World Is My Stage"
The legend is back! Come and see Bernard Bragg perform at Gallaudet University on February 25, 2012, at the Elstad Auditorium at Gallaudet University. All proceeds will generously benefit the NAD Law and Advocacy Center as well as the Gallaudet University Bernard Bragg Chair in Theater Arts.
Take the Super Bowl XLVI Caption Survey
Did you count the captioned commercials and promotions shown during Super Bowl XLVI? Help us by filling out this survey.
The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) and Northern Virginia Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons (NVRC) created the Super Bowl XLVI caption survey to compare what was shown on television sets throughout the country. The deadline for completion of this survey is Wednesday, February 8 at 5 pm EST.
NAD, NFL, and NBC team for Super Bowl Captioning Experience
The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) and the National Football League (NFL) along with NBC, the network airing Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday, February 5, 2012, worked together to ensure an accessible experience for the most important game of the year.
As in years past, the Super Bowl and national commercials as well as network and NFL promotions will be captioned prior to being aired on February 5, 2012. Some commercials during the game are local, and the captioning of those is at the discretion of the broadcasters in each local market.
NAD And NVRC Ask You To Count Captioned Super Bowl Commercials
Super Bowls are renowned not only for the excitement of the game itself, but also for their legendary commercials. The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) and Northern Virginia Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons (NVRC) are continuing their annual partnership to count closed captioned commercials this year for Super Bowl XLVI between the New England Patriots and New York Giants on Sunday, February 5, 2011 at 6:30 pm ET.
Super Bowl XLVI: PepsiCo and the NAD
The National Association for the Deaf (NAD) and PepsiCo announce that the NAD Miss Deaf America, Rachel Mazique, will perform the National Anthem and America the Beautiful in American Sign Language (ASL) at the upcoming Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis on February 5, 2012. The NAD in partnership with PepsiCo worked closely with the National Football League to ensure that America's songs would be delivered in ASL at the Super Bowl.
Action Alert: Support Ind. School for the Deaf, Oppose HB 1367
The National Association of the Deaf asks everyone to support the Indiana School for the Deaf by calling/emailing Indiana legislators and asking them to oppose Indiana State House Bill 1367. The bill would remove the outreach center currently housed at the Indiana School for the Deaf, terminate all staff working in that center, and recreate a new outreach center separate from the school. HEAR Indiana is the major proponent of this bill.
FCC Releases Internet Protocol Captioning Rules
On Friday, January 13, 2012 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released rules governing the closed captioning requirements for video programming delivered using Internet protocol (IP). This Report & Order also includes rules on the closed captioning capabilities of certain apparatus on which consumers view video programming.
Denied Access by Wells Fargo? File Your Claim By Jan 29
The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) urges customers who were refused access to Wells Fargo Bank or Wachovia Bank services before June 1, 2011 to file a claim with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). Refused access includes denial of relay call to Wells Fargo or failure to provide effective communication such as sign language interpreter for meetings while visiting a Wells Fargo branch.
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