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The NAD is the nation's premier civil rights organization of, by and for deaf and hard of hearing individuals in the United States of America.

NAD Writes Letter to Housing and Urban Development

Thu, 25 Apr 2013

Secretary Shaun Donovan
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20410

Dear Secretary Donovan:

In Memoriam: Dr. Nathie Marbury

Thu, 18 Apr 2013

The Board of Directors and staff of the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) express our deep sadness with the passing of Dr. Nathie Marbury on April 15, 2013. Dr. Marbury, or “Nathie” as she was affectionately known was a long time supporter of the NAD and served as an appointed board member under two presidents, Dr. Roz Rosen (1990-1992) and Dr. Bobbie Beth Scoggins (2006-2008).

Second CVAA Captioning Deadline Is Here!

Fri, 29 Mar 2013

The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) is thrilled to share that a new online closed captioning deadline is upon us -- March 30, 2013. The NAD was a key leader along with other consumer organizations in the push to pass the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (CVAA) which requires access to online programming that has previously been shown on television with captions. Following the passage of the CVAA, the NAD participated heavily in the FCC rulemaking process where the FCC established specific rules for the enforcement of the CVAA.

A Celebration of the Garretsons

Wed, 27 Mar 2013

Mervin D. Garretson was one of the most remarkable individuals in the history of deaf people, and was so instrumental to the success of the National Association of the Deaf, (NAD). When he passed away in early 2013 weeks after his wife, Carol, did in late 2012, the NAD decided to partner with Gallaudet University to host a celebration of Merv and Carol Garretson. Merv and Carol were very connected to and strong supporters of both the NAD and Gallaudet University.

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#NADHandwave - May 2013

Submitted by admin—Thu, 25 Apr 2013

You can find the video description and transcript on the YouTube page.

In any gathering you attend, you will either see a wave of hands in the air from the audience or hear applause when time comes to recognize someone. The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) is excited to announce a new initiative to recognize people in the deaf and hard of hearing community by awarding them a #NADHandwave.

Miss Deaf America's Vlog -- April 2013

Submitted by Allie.Rice—Wed, 10 Apr 2013

Happy Two Years Howard!

Submitted by chris.wagner—Mon, 01 Apr 2013

[NOTE: Video description and transcript shown below]

Yes, it's April 1st but we're not fooling you! The NAD Board of Directors and Staff congratulates Howard Rosenblum on his second anniversary as the Chief Executive Officer!

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