Join the NAD this Summer!
Are you interested in first-hand experience with government advocacy and legal activism at one of the most innovative law and advocacy centers in the country? Apply now to intern at the National Association of the Deaf Law and Advocacy Center this summer! You can get an NAD internship, thanks to the Nancy J. Bloch Leadership & Advocacy Scholarship stipend awards.
The application deadline is February 19, 2016.
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Source: National Association of the Deaf - December 14, 2015 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
The NAD Sues Johnson City Medical Center
Today, Chris and Donna Cantrell filed a lawsuit against the Mountain States Health Alliance regarding its hospital Johnson City Medical Center (JCMC) in Johnson City, TN. The complaint alleges that JCMC refused to provide qualified sign language interpreters to allow the Cantrells to participate in their daughter’s medical care during a six-month period as she died of cancer and the Cantrells spent nearly every moment by her side.
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Source: National Association of the Deaf - December 9, 2015 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
Judgment Entered Against College In Discrimination Case Filed By Nursing Student Who Is Hard of Hearing
Toledo, Ohio – A federal judge has entered judgment against Terra State Community College in a case alleging that the College discriminated against a former nursing student Shirley Parrott-Copus in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The Order requires the College to pay $75,000.00 to the former student, Shirley Parrott-Copus.
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Source: National Association of the Deaf - December 8, 2015 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
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Source: National Association of the Deaf - December 1, 2015 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
November 2015 #NADhandwave
For the month of November, the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) is excited to recognize Lauren Maucere as our recipient! She is most recently known for her powerful keynote speech at the Bill and Melinda Gates Educational Summit in Seattle, Washington articulating why she became a teacher while emphasizing the importance of deaf and hard of hearing role models for deaf and hard of hearing children.
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Source: National Association of the Deaf - November 17, 2015 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
#NAD2016 Call for Workshops
Got an idea to share with the community? Any ground breaking research? What tools do you have that others should learn about? Submit your workshop proposal by January 10, 2016!
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Source: National Association of the Deaf - November 16, 2015 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
FCC Update re: TTY Compatibility and Prison Communications
NAD Public Policy Counsel Zainab Alkebsi explains two recent significant decisions from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) -- one about TTY compatibility and the other about prison communications. If you're reading this on your mobile, watch the video here. (Source: National Association of the Deaf)
Source: National Association of the Deaf - November 11, 2015 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
Fall 2015 Interns!
Nadir Belabbas is interning with the NAD for one month as a representative of the Professional Fellows Program. The program links community leaders from the U.S. and four countries in North Africa for professional development purposes. Nadir is the President of Bejaia Union for the Deaf (BUD) in Algeria, North Africa which hosts cultural and socio-educational events for deaf youth.
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Source: National Association of the Deaf - November 10, 2015 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
What is Your VRI Story?
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Have you used Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) in a medical setting? A VRI Taskforce has been established to collect your stories in order to help develop guidelines. So, what's your story? 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 9, 2015 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
Ask Howard Anything / November 2015
NAD CEO Howard A. Rosenblum talks about the purpose behind the NAD Breakthrough Awards Gala that was held recently. The AHA Series is also available at www.nad.org/AHA. 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 6, 2015 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
NAD President Asks Community to Become Unified
NAD President Chris Wagner asks the community to stop attacking each other and to work together. If you are reading this from your mobile, video the video here. (Source: National Association of the Deaf)
Source: National Association of the Deaf - November 2, 2015 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
NAD Is Committed to Schools and Programs for Deaf & Hard of Hearing
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NAD CEO Howard A. Rosenblum emphasizes the NAD's commitment to the future of schools and programs for deaf and hard of hearing youth. If you are reading this from you mobile, view the video here. (Source: National Association of the Deaf)
Source: National Association of the Deaf - October 29, 2015 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
October 2015 #NADhandwave
With the World Series underway, the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) is excited to recognize Peter John Rozynski as our #NADhandwave recipient for October 2015! If you play softball or baseball, you may recognize him as someone who made the calls behind the home plate at your game. Peter has had a successful career as an umpire on youth, teen, adult, and collegiate levels, and is inducted in the National Softball Hall of Fame!
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Source: National Association of the Deaf - October 28, 2015 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
Ask Howard Anything / October 2015
Find out what NAD CEO Howard A. Rosenblum likes to do during his free time. The AHA Series is also available at www.nad.org/AHA. If you're reading this from your mobile, watch the video here. (Source: National Association of the Deaf)
Source: National Association of the Deaf - October 21, 2015 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
Fall Reports from the NAD President and Committees
Check out the reports of several NAD committees to find out what's been happening with the NAD. Reports include updates from the Mental Health Expert Group, the Youth Strategy Team, the Emergency Management Expert Group, the Outreach Committee, the Education Strategy Team, and about the Preservation and Advocacy of Relay Services 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 - October 15, 2015 Category: Audiology Authors: admin Source Type: news
