Updates from President Melissa -- September 2016
In this first installment of NAD President Melissa Draganac-Hawk ' s monthly series, Melissa shares updates about: the upcoming board meeting in October in the DC/Maryland area, committees, law enforcement, transparency, the five priorities, and signvote.org! (Source: National Association of the Deaf)
Source: National Association of the Deaf - September 27, 2016 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
Ask Howard Anything / September 2016
NAD CEO Howard A. Rosenblum wants you to write to Congress and ask them not to pass H.R. 3765 which will affect the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The letter template is availableonline and you can find your Representativehere. The AHA Series is also available atwww.nad.org/AHA. If you ' re reading this from your mobile, view the videohere. (Source: National Association of the Deaf)
Source: National Association of the Deaf - September 22, 2016 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
Deaf History That -- " Laura Bridgman "
Sorry, you need to install flash to see this content.Learn about the beginning of the DeafBlind education in America, thanks to Laura Bridgman. #IWD2016 #deafhistoryTHAT #ASLstories If you ' re reading this from your mobile, view the videohere. (Source: National Association of the Deaf)
Source: National Association of the Deaf - September 21, 2016 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
With Sign Language, I am Equal
Joe Murray from the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) encourages you all to celebrate the International Week of the Deaf! This year ' s theme is "With Sign Language, I am Equal" and will be during September 19 to 25, 2016. If you ' re reading this from your mobile, watch the videohere. (Source: National Association of the Deaf)
Source: National Association of the Deaf - September 19, 2016 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
Summer 2016 Interns
Lily Esquer-Hortaread more (Source: National Association of the Deaf)
Source: National Association of the Deaf - September 15, 2016 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
Go Vote!
Are you registered to vote on November 8th? Not sure if you ' re registered? Want to learn more about the #SignVote campaign? Exploresignvote.org today! Your vote counts! #GOTV #CripTheVote #Elections2016 (Source: National Association of the Deaf)
Source: National Association of the Deaf - September 9, 2016 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
Loeks Theaters To Show Closed Captioned Movies
Benton Harbor, MI – Loeks Theaters, Inc., the National Association of the Deaf (NAD), and deaf Michigan resident Graham Forsey, today announced the settlement of a lawsuit filed last month by deaf movie fans. The suit, filed in the Western District of Michigan, sought captioning in movie theaters owned and operated by Loeks Theaters, Inc.read more (Source: National Association of the Deaf)
Source: National Association of the Deaf - September 7, 2016 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
The NAD and Hulu Reach Agreement
Hulu will provide the captioning option to all subscribers, improving the entertainment experience for deaf and hard of hearing people.read more (Source: National Association of the Deaf)
Source: National Association of the Deaf - September 6, 2016 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
How Accessible Are Those State & Local Websites?
Sorry, you need to install flash to see this content.NAD Staff Attorney Debra Patkin explains about the Department of Justice seeking input regarding state and local websites, are they accessible? If you ' re reading this from your mobile, watch the videohere. (Source: National Association of the Deaf)
Source: National Association of the Deaf - August 26, 2016 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
NAD Responds to Police Shooting in NC
Sorry, you need to install flash to see this content.NAD President responds to the police shooting in North Carolina. If you ' re reading this from your mobile, view her responsehere. (Source: National Association of the Deaf)
Source: National Association of the Deaf - August 23, 2016 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
Emergency Assistance Resources for Survivors of Disaster Flooded Areas
The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) is concerned with ensuring that deaf and hard of hearing individuals living in areas that have been tremendously impacted by recent natural disasters receive information, resources, and access to services to help them recover from the disaster. In late June 2016, West Virginia was hit by storms that created unprecedented flooding throughout two thirds of the state. More than 8,000 survivors of the West Virginia flooding have registered for assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).read more (Source: National Association of the Deaf)
Source: National Association of the Deaf - August 19, 2016 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
Introducing 2016-2018 NAD Youth Ambassadors
Sorry, you need to install flash to see this content.PHOENIX, ARIZONA– On Friday, July 8, 2016 – Tanea Brown and Jeffrey Spinale, Jr. were named as the National Association of the Deaf Youth Ambassadors for 2016-2018! The Youth Ambassador Program (YAP) Competition took place in Phoenix, Arizona during #NAD2016, July 5-9, 2016 with Sandra Mae Frank and Jeremy Lee Sanchez as the fantastic emcees for the event. read more (Source: National Association of the Deaf)
Source: National Association of the Deaf - August 19, 2016 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
Deaf History That: " Who Was Melville Ballard "
Linsay Darnall, Jr. introduces Melville Ballard and shares some interesting facts about him. If you ' re reading this from your mobile, view the videohere. (Source: National Association of the Deaf)
Source: National Association of the Deaf - August 16, 2016 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
Deaf Movie Fans Sue Celebration! Cinemas For Discrimination
Grand Rapids, MI – Graham Forsey, a deaf individual residing in St. Joseph, and the NAD filed suit on August 15, 2016, against Loeks Theater, Inc. for discriminating against deaf movie goers by failing to provide captioning on the movies it shows.Forsey and the NAD charge that Loeks Theater, Inc., which owns and operates Celebration! Cinemas, refuses to display captions on any of the movies showing at its Benton Harbor location. Without captions, theater patrons who are deaf and hard of hearing cannot understand the movie dialogue or soundtrack.read more (Source: National Association of the Deaf)
Source: National Association of the Deaf - August 15, 2016 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
#NAD2016 Photo Album Released!
Go ahead and explore the #NAD2016 Photo Album onFlickr orFacebook. Enjoy. (Source: National Association of the Deaf)
Source: National Association of the Deaf - August 11, 2016 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
