Deaf Citizen Sues Oklahoma Legislature
Oklahoma City, OK– Johnny Reininger, Jr., a deaf Oklahoman filed suit today against the State of Oklahoma and the Oklahoma Senate and House of Representatives for the failure of the Oklahoma legislature to caption hearings and other proceedings streamed online.read more (Source: National Association of the Deaf)
Source: National Association of the Deaf - October 31, 2016 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
Deaf Investors Sue TD Ameritrade
Chicago, IL– The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) and two deaf individuals filed a lawsuit today against TD Ameritrade for refusing to provide captioning to make the audio content of their website accessible to deaf individuals. The lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.read more (Source: National Association of the Deaf)
Source: National Association of the Deaf - October 28, 2016 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
Fall Board Meeting Recap
Sorry, you need to install flash to see this content.In her monthly video update, NAD President Melissa Draganac-Hawk discusses about the Board ' s first meeting in D.C. and Maryland, the five priorities, three new appointed board members, and where and when the next board meeting will take place. Enjoy the photos of the Fall Board meeting here!read more (Source: National Association of the Deaf)
Source: National Association of the Deaf - October 28, 2016 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
Emergency Management Creates New Position Statement
Sorry, you need to install flash to see this content.The NAD Emergency Management expert group developed a position statement on emergency management. The goal of the statement was to give our state chapters and associations as well as other member organizations key information they can use in advocating for greater access for the challenges noted. Emergency Management Expert Group Chair Neil McDevitt explains their position statement availableonline.read more (Source: National Association of the Deaf)
Source: National Association of the Deaf - October 26, 2016 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
Deaf History That -- " Edmund Booth "
Who was one of the pioneers of Deaf people? Learn about Edmund Booth! If you ' re reading this from your mobile, watch the videohere. (Source: National Association of the Deaf)
Source: National Association of the Deaf - October 24, 2016 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
Deaf Movie Fan Sues Pittsburgh Movie Theater
Pittsburgh, PA – Kenneth DeHaan, a deaf movie fan from Pittsburgh, filed suit today against Cleveland Cinemas, LLC and Soffer Organization for refusing to provide captioning for deaf individuals at the SouthSide Works cinema in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. DeHaan made multiple requests that the Southside Works thea ter, the theater closest to his home, come into compliance with federal law and provide full and equal access for movie buffs who are deaf.read more (Source: National Association of the Deaf)
Source: National Association of the Deaf - October 21, 2016 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
Three New Board Members
The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) is excited to announce the completion of its Board of Directors for 2016-2018 with the appointment of three new members. Joining the Board Members from #NAD2016, we are delighted to welcome Lisa Furr as the new Region IV Board Member, and Alicia Lane-Outlaw and Meena Mann as Appointed Board Members.read more (Source: National Association of the Deaf)
Source: National Association of the Deaf - October 20, 2016 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
Media Expert Group Creates New Position Statement
Media Expert Group Chair Linda Bove explains their position statement availableonline. If you ' re reading this from your mobile, watch the videohere. (Source: National Association of the Deaf)
Source: National Association of the Deaf - October 19, 2016 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
October 2016 #NADhandwave
Daisy Cartwright has a lifelong passion for the welfare of deaf and hard of hearing children and community, and advocates for their rights. Ever since she completed college 40 years ago, she has devoted herself to volunteer service. She was among the first group of Peace Corps volunteers and was stationed in the Philippines. Since then, Daisy has traveled abroad and worked at different schools for the deaf with her husband.read more (Source: National Association of the Deaf)
Source: National Association of the Deaf - October 17, 2016 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
Mental Health Expert Group Creates New Position Statement
Mental Health Expert Group Chair Steve Hamerdinger explains the Position Statement on Preservation of Mental Health Services for Deaf People in an Integrated Health Care availableonline. If you ' re reading this from your mobile, view the videohere. (Source: National Association of the Deaf)
Source: National Association of the Deaf - October 11, 2016 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
Four New Positition Statements
What doChild Protection Services,Emergency Management,Mental Health, and Media have in common?read more (Source: National Association of the Deaf)
Source: National Association of the Deaf - October 6, 2016 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
Ask Howard Anything / October 2016
Sorry, you need to install flash to see this content.NAD CEO Howard A. Rosenblum wants you to vote for a specific question for the upcoming Presidential Debate happening on Sunday, October 9th. This debate will be a town hall format. The Commission on Presidential Debates has mandated that moderators ask questions with input from the Internet -- not just questions from voters in the physical room. This is our biggest opportunity to make a difference!read more (Source: National Association of the Deaf)
Source: National Association of the Deaf - October 5, 2016 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
#NAD2016 Community Forum Recap
Why are conversations across communities important? Watch this summary video of #NAD2016 Community Forum that happened in Phoenix, sponsored by Convo Relay and hosted by Lauren Ridloff and Lynnette Taylor. If you ' re reading this from your mobile, watch the recaphere. (Source: National Association of the Deaf)
Source: National Association of the Deaf - September 30, 2016 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
NAD and DGM -- Partners for Deaf Rights
Get outside and find a street corner on October 20th! Fight for our rights for access, education, and employment.read more (Source: National Association of the Deaf)
Source: National Association of the Deaf - September 28, 2016 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
Looking for Committee Members!
Sorry, you need to install flash to see this content.The NAD wants you to join one of the NAD ' s committees! read more (Source: National Association of the Deaf)
Source: National Association of the Deaf - September 27, 2016 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
