President Updates -- December 2016
NAD President Melissa takes a moment to thank our supporters, shares an update about the next NAD Board meeting, and asks you to consider hosting an ASL reading event for deaf children. If you ' re reading this from your mobile, watch her videohere. (Source: National Association of the Deaf)
Source: National Association of the Deaf - December 29, 2016 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
Deaf History That -- " Deaf Community Gatherings "
To share news, stories, and updates -- deaf people always gathered often, sometimes even traveled for hours just to meet in town. If you ' re reading this from your mobile, watch the videohere. (Source: National Association of the Deaf)
Source: National Association of the Deaf - December 22, 2016 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
December 2016 #NADhandwave
For December, the NAD would like to recognize two wonderful people, Kim Anderson and Chriz Dally, for their hard work in passing LEAD-K (Language Equality and Acquisition for the Deaf Kids) Legislation, SB 323, in the state of Kansas. Both Chriz and Kim were instrumental in making sure steps were taken for the bill to go through both chambers and get signed into law. Thanks to their efforts, the bill passed and was signed into law on June 1, 2016. Chriz was the spokesperson for the bill while Kim was the team leader.read more (Source: National Association of the Deaf)
Source: National Association of the Deaf - December 21, 2016 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
DeafBlind Triathlete Sues Ironman
Lake Placid, New York– Kathleen Borrone, a DeafBlind trialthlete, filed suit today against World Triathlon Corporation and USA Triathlon who own and operate iconic triathlons around the world including the Ironman Lake Placid. In 2015 and 2016, Borrone successfully completed the Ironman Lake Placid, which consists of a grueling 2.4 mile open water swim, followed by a 112 mile bike ride, and a 26.2 mile marathon.read more (Source: National Association of the Deaf)
Source: National Association of the Deaf - December 19, 2016 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
Ask Howard Anything / December 2016
NAD CEO Howard A. Rosenblum shares the process of how the NAD Board chooses the site for a Biennial NAD Conference. The AHA Series is also available atwww.nad.org/AHA. If you ' re reading this from your mobile, watch the videohere. (Source: National Association of the Deaf)
Source: National Association of the Deaf - December 19, 2016 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
NAD Commends FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Tom Wheelerannounced on December 15, 2016 that he will leave the FCC on January 20, 2017. The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) expresses its gratitude to Chairman Wheeler for his steadfast support to ensuring accessibility in telecommunications, television, and the Internet.read more (Source: National Association of the Deaf)
Source: National Association of the Deaf - December 15, 2016 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
Historic Captioning Agreement with Airlines
Sorry, you need to install flash to see this content.Thanks to the NAD and other Advocates: Airlines will provide captioned in-flight entertainment to passengers, increasing accessibility in the air for deaf and hard of hearing passengers.read more (Source: National Association of the Deaf)
Source: National Association of the Deaf - December 12, 2016 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
President Updates -- November 2016
Sorry, you need to install flash to see this content.NAD President Melissa gives an update about the five priorities, working with other organizations, and how to work with the local law enforcement, fire departments, EMTs, and other safety personnel. Also included in this video update is the announcement of where #NAD2020 will be held! View the2016-2018 Priorities. If you ' re reading this from your mobile, watch the video here. (Source: National Association of the Deaf)
Source: National Association of the Deaf - November 30, 2016 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
#givingtuesday2016
Do you remember these? The NAD is celebrating #GIVINGTUESDAY by going back time, via fold and play style! Donate today atwww.nad.org/donate. If you ' re reading this from your mobile, watch the videohere. (Source: National Association of the Deaf)
Source: National Association of the Deaf - November 29, 2016 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
Deaf History That -- " Thomas Brown "
What happened in Henniker, New Hampshire? #deafhistoryTHAT #ASLstories If you ' re reading this from your mobile, watch the videohere. (Source: National Association of the Deaf)
Source: National Association of the Deaf - November 28, 2016 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
November 2016 #NADhandwave
For this month ’s #NADhandwave, the NAD introduces Carlos Aponte-Salcedo, a Nuyorican (a Puerto Rican from New York)! Carlos is a Mental Health Center coordinator at the Lexington School for the Deaf. Carlos works with many Lexington students but has worked diligently to expand on services and resources for Latino families and students. At the school, Carlos volunteers his time by being involved with the Diversity Committee, Lexington Strong (a club that promotes school pride), and the Parent Staff Association.read more (Source: National Association of the Deaf)
Source: National Association of the Deaf - November 23, 2016 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
Apply for #NADYLC2017!
What are you doing this summer? We want you to join us in Oregon for theYouth Leadership Camp! The deadline forcamper applications is January 2, 2017. The deadline forstaff applications is March 31, 2017. If you ' re reading this from your mobile, watch the videohere. (Source: National Association of the Deaf)
Source: National Association of the Deaf - November 21, 2016 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
Ask Howard Anything / November 2016
NAD CEO Howard A. Rosenblum shares thoughts regarding the recent elections. The election results will lead to big changes, including a different President, a different Congress, and a different Administration. For 136 years, the NAD has worked with and against many different Presidents, Administrations, and Congress. The AHA Series is also available atwww.nad.org/AHA. If you ' re reading this from your mobile, watch the videohere. (Source: National Association of the Deaf)
Source: National Association of the Deaf - November 18, 2016 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
Fall 2016 Interns
Olamide Adetunji was born in Lagos, Nigeria and moved to the United States to continue her education. She is currently a second year law student at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law. She attended Howard University as an undergrad, where she majored in Political Science and Psychology. Olamide loves podcasts, so whatever free time she gets from law school, she finds new podcasts!read more (Source: National Association of the Deaf)
Source: National Association of the Deaf - November 7, 2016 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
A Unique Internship Opportunity!
A first-hand experience with government advocacy and legal activism at one of the most innovative law and advocacy centers in the country awaits for your internship interest! Join the National Association of the Deaf Law and Advocacy Center as an intern this summer -- made possible with the Nancy J. Bloch Leadership& Advocacy Scholarship stipend awards.Interested applicants are asked to submit their applicationonline by Friday, January 13, 2017.read more (Source: National Association of the Deaf)
Source: National Association of the Deaf - November 7, 2016 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
