NAD Announces New Publication

Submitted by admin [1] on Sat, 07/01/2006 - 03:00

The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) is pleased to announce its newest publication, Sands of Time: NAD Presidents 1880-2003 by Lawrence R. Newman. This beautifully orchestrated narrative history of the life and times of the presidents of the NAD and the deaf and hard of hearing community made its debut at the recent 48th Biennial NAD Conference in Palm Desert, California.

Written by Past President Lawrence R. Newman, Sands of Time is a timeless story of the struggle to protect the civil rights of deaf people. This fascinating story, seen through the eyes of past NAD presidents, begins with the creation of the NAD in 1880 – a story of deaf people during a time when several forces came together to create an impetus for change. At a time when the American public used horses and carriages because there were no automobiles; steamships because there were no airplanes; and newspapers because there was no Internet; deaf people formed strong and long-lasting communities around deaf schools. They traveled long, slow distances to meet other deaf people. And the specialized newspapers of deaf people carried their message even further.

It is commonly said that the NAD came into existence to fight for the rights of deaf teachers and deaf administrators, to fight for the proper education of deaf children, and to preserve sign language. But that does not tell the whole story. There were already organizations and publications promoting the rights of deaf people and defending their use of sign language. You will learn how the NAD became a national voice for deaf and hard of hearing people. Whether you are a history buff, NAD supporter, educator or someone just interested in the deaf and hard of hearing community and Deaf Culture, you will find that this book is a “must read”.

“This book is a priceless gift to the NAD and the American deaf community," said Nancy J. Bloch, NAD Chief Executive Officer. "We are so grateful to NAD Past President Larry Newman for this labor of love.”

Sands of Time: NAD Presidents 1880-2003 (paperback, 374 pages) is available for purchase from the National Association of the Deaf for $29.95 plus shipping and handling. Contact sales@nad.org [2] for ordering information or download the order form from the NAD website at: http://www.nad.org/sandsoftime [3] and fax or mail with your payment.