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News and Updates

Communicating With Masks During Coronavirus

Public Deaf Interpreters Directory

President Updates — July 2020

National Association of the Deaf (NAD) Sues White House For Failing To Provide Sign Language Interpreters During Televised Coronavirus Briefings

Complaint Filed Against Florida Governor For Violating ADA Laws

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[GRAPHIC DESC: The background is a photo of two people (photo is cut off at start of their faces) with one person wearing a mask looking at a tablet the other person is holding. Bright blue banner at the center with white text, "DEAF/HARD OF HEARING EMPLOYEES DURING COVID-19: BEST PRACTICES? MASKS? COMMUNICATING WITH CUSTOMERS?". Bright blue text below, "FREE WEBINAR REGISTRATION REQUIRED • SEPTEMBER 10 • 1-2 PM ET". At the bottom with white banner, four logos from NAD, @thisiscsd, gallaudetu and @ritntid.] ---- What are deaf and hard of hearing frontline employees doing when wearing a mask and serving their customers at the same time? Our next webinar explores various tools and stories from several frontline employees: Kevin Meyer, a Sales Associate; Carolyn Neumann, a retail Visual Display Designer; Kevin Smith, a Service Sales Associate; and Laura Young, an Overnight Stocker. Find out what their best practices are! Free registration required to watch the panel on Zoom (note: this will not be streamed to Facebook). #AccessDuringCOVID

REGISTER: (link in bio)

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Only a few days left until the deadline to throw your hat in and run for a position on the NAD Board!

The NAD needs YOU to run for an officer or representative position for the next term of 2020-2022. Or perhaps you know someone who could be a perfect fit? The deadline to submit your interest is Saturday, August 15th.

Link in bio for more information.

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[GRAPHIC DESC: photo slightly transparent in background showing Region IV Rep Amy (left) and President Melissa (right) reading a book in front of a group of students. Large white text overlay in the center "FULL ACCESS TO LANGUAGE IS A HUMAN RIGHT." Teal bar on the bottom with blue text "www.nad.org"] ---

Full access to language is a human right. In schools where sign language is not allowed, using standard masks to block even more visual cues for deaf children is abusive. All children deserve maximum access to language, academics, and their peers. The NAD urges all schools to make sure language remains fully accessible by using appropriate health hygiene procedures, including clear masks and/or face shields. For more information on the trauma caused by language deprivation: click on the bio for the link.