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 Commends FCC for Reversing Angler's Order
The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) commends the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for its October 20, 2011 order which overturns its decision in 2006 to grant nearly 300 captioning waivers to provide captioning on TV. This FCC decision is called the "Angler's Order."
NAD Announces New Ambassador Format in 2014
The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) is pleased to announce that the NAD Miss Deaf America Ambassador Program (MDAAP) will unveil a new program at the 51st Biennial NAD Conference in Louisville, Kentucky from July 3-7, 2012. The 2012 NAD Miss Deaf America Competition, also the 40th anniversary of the event, will mark our farewell to the competition as a pageant for young women.
Deaf Truck Drivers Urged To Apply For CDL A And B Exemptions
The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) is pleased to announce that as a result of its ongoing advocacy with the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) more than twenty deaf and hard of hearing truck drivers who submitted applications for an exemption from the DOT hearing requirements through the NAD in July 2011 are now being considered for full Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDL) including CDL A and B to drive vehicles with and without airbrake
Please Attend U.S. Senate HELP Committee Meeting at Gallaudet
The U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) will meet at Gallaudet University to discuss “Leveraging Higher Education to Improve Employment Outcomes for People Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing” at 1 PM on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 to discuss The NAD strongly encourage members of the deaf and hard of hearing community to attend and show the Senate HELP Committee that our community deeply cares about this issue.
NAD Urges White House to Make Disability Part of Diversity in Judicial Nominations
The National Association of the Deaf joined the efforts of 104 other national and state-based disability rights organizations, law firms, and individuals, urging the White House to make disability part of its efforts to achieve diversity in judicial nominations. The White House recently published an “infographic” describing the efforts to bring diversity to the bench.
NAD Sues Chase Bank for Refusing Relay Calls
The National Association of the Deaf (“NAD”) filed a lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase & Company (“Chase”) on behalf of the Ohio Association of the Deaf (“OAD”) and Lisa Toppin, a deaf Ohio resident. The NAD alleges that Chase’s policy of refusing relay calls is a violation of Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
NAD Opposes Possible Cuts to Medicaid Benefits
The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) strongly opposes any cuts to Medicaid and encourages members of the deaf and hard of hearnig community to participate in the September 21, 2011 Medicaid Matters rally at the U.S. Capitol. After the passage of the Debt Ceiling Bill, a Super Committee of Twelve was created and charged with reducing the deficit by at least $1.5 trillion by 2021. While it is not certain which programs will be cut, it is clear that Medicaid will be on the table for possible major cuts.
NAD Responds to The New York Times Debate on Deaf Education
The National Association of the Deaf Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Howard A. Rosenblum sent the following op-ed response to The New York Times in response to the debate on "Do States Need Schools for the Deaf". Despite constant requests from the NAD and its membership to publish our article, The New York Times has not published our op-ed response.
NAD Announces Expansion of College Bowl Competition
The National Association of the Deaf is pleased to announce that the popular NAD College Bowl competition will expand to include any new colleges and universities interested in joining the biennial competition. Held at every NAD Conference since 1988, College Bowl is a spirited academic bowl-style event that brings together contestants from top universities serving deaf and hard of hearing students.
Humana, State of Florida Sued for ADA Violations
On August 9, 2011, Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, Inc and the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) filed a lawsuit against Humana Insurance and the Florida Department of Financial Services (DFS) in the US District Court, Middle District of Florida. Raymond Giustiniani, Rose Hukins and members of the Florida Association of the Deaf allege they have been denied effective communication by medical providers on Humana’s list of approved providers and Humana. First, selected providers have refused to provide American Sign Language interpreters for the inpidual plaintiffs.
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