April 2016 #NADhandwave
To inspire, encourage, and advocate for deaf and hard of hearing children -- these were the motivations that sparked Stacy Abrams’ #whyIsign campaign, and inspire she has! The NAD recognizes Stacy Abrams for April’s #NADhandwave for this creative and unique campaign. From her website www.whyisign.com to Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, the #whyIsign campaign has gone viral and inspired many members
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Source: National Association of the Deaf - April 12, 2016 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
Nyle DiMarco and Language for Your Child
Winning “America’s Next Top Model” shot Nyle DiMarco to stardom, and this Deaf role model continues to win hearts across America with his moves on “Dancing with the Stars.” Many excellent articles have been written on his ascent, including a recent article by the (Source: National Association of the Deaf)
Source: National Association of the Deaf - April 3, 2016 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
Celebrate 5 and 50 this month!
Join the celebration! April 2016 marks NAD CEO Howard A. Rosenblum's 5th year working with the NAD and he turns 50 years old! If you are reading this from your mobile, view the video here. (Source: National Association of the Deaf)
Source: National Association of the Deaf - April 1, 2016 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
Carol Nemecek-Kowalski
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Source: National Association of the Deaf - March 30, 2016 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
Ask Howard Anything / March 2016
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Howard A. Rosenblum, NAD CEO, shares some outreach activities he has done within the past year and encourages people to build relationships. The AHA Series is also available at www.nad.org/AHA. If you're reading this from your mobile, view the video here. (Source: National Association of the Deaf)
Source: National Association of the Deaf - March 25, 2016 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
Amendments Recommended for the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2015
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Video: Donna Valverde, a member of the NAD Education Strategy Team (EST) shares an update regarding the NAD’s proposed amendments. If you're reading this from your mobile, watch the video here.
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Source: National Association of the Deaf - March 14, 2016 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
March 2016 #NADhandwave
Hailing from Chicago, Carol Nemecek-Kowalski embodies the passion for leadership and advocacy, and we are thrilled to recognize her for this month’s #NADhandwave! Carol invests a great deal of her time and efforts in the deaf community and holds a special place in her heart for the Chicago Club for the Deaf (CCD). In case you didn’t know, CCD is one of the oldest deaf clubs in Illinois, as it was established in 1942!
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Source: National Association of the Deaf - March 9, 2016 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
Proclamation for National Deaf Youth Day
To recognize deaf and hard of hearing youth across America, the NAD proclaims March 6th as National Deaf Youth Day, starting 2017! This proclamation is a result of one of the priorities established at the last NAD Conference in Atlanta in 2014. The NAD thanks and recognizes Pennsylvania Society for Advancement of the Deaf (PSAD) for being the state model and originator of the National Deaf Youth Day priority. If you are reading this from your mobile, view the video here. (Source: National Association of the Deaf)
Source: National Association of the Deaf - March 6, 2016 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
American Heart Association And National Association Of The Deaf Expand Accessible Heart Health Resources
DALLAS – February 26, 2016 – Cardiovascular diseases do not discriminate, and currently account for more than 17 million deaths worldwide each year.
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Source: National Association of the Deaf - February 26, 2016 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
February 2016 #NADhandwave
Victorica Monroe, a Mississippi native, is this month’s #NADhandwave recipient! She has been nominated in recognition of her strong leadership and activism regarding #GallyCampusRacism.
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Source: National Association of the Deaf - February 25, 2016 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
Victorica Monroe
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Source: National Association of the Deaf - February 25, 2016 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
Ask Howard Anything / February 2016
Howard A. Rosenblum, NAD CEO, discusses about text-to-911 and what the NAD hopes to achieve. The AHA Series is also available at www.nad.org/AHA. If you're reading this from your mobile, view the video here. (Source: National Association of the Deaf)
Source: National Association of the Deaf - February 24, 2016 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
9-1-1 Providers Sued For Denying Access To Deaf Citizens
Text-to-9-1-1 capability required by law and readily available to rectify the life-threatening barrier.
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Source: National Association of the Deaf - February 11, 2016 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
NAD Education Update -- February 2016
Tawny Holmes, NAD Education Policy Counsel, gives an update! She discusses the Education Advocates program, various policy work, and the Education Strategy Team (EST). Further information can be found: www.nad.org/EducationAdvocates. Video description and transcript is available here. If you're reading this from your mobile, view the video here. (Source: National Association of the Deaf)
Source: National Association of the Deaf - February 11, 2016 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
JOIN: #NAD2016 Conference in Phoenix!
NAD President Chris Wagner invites you to join us at the next Biennial NAD Conference! If you're reading this from your mobile, view the exciting announcement here. Check out our #NAD2016 Conference website here! (Source: National Association of the Deaf)
Source: National Association of the Deaf - February 5, 2016 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
