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Advocacy Blog - FCC Consumer Advisory for VRS and IP Relay Users
The NAD thanks the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for its efforts to inform Video Relay Service (VRS) and Internet Protocol Relay (IP Relay) users about the new ten-digit number and 911 emergency call handling system. (12/31/08)
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Advocacy Blog - Congressional Inaugural Committee Issues Advisory
In the remaining weeks before the 56th presidential inaugural, the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (JCCIC) will be issuing a series of advisories to help people who plan to attend the swearing-in ceremony. (12/30/08)
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NAD President Congratulates President-Elect Obama
"On behalf of our nation’s 36 million deaf and hard of hearing individuals, I congratulate you on your historic victory. Your message of hope and change resonated with Americans." (12/30/08)
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Important Message from the NAD President
"On behalf of the board of directors and staff of the National Association of the Deaf (NAD), I want to take this opportunity to extend our best wishes for the holiday season, reflect on 2008 accomplishments, share serious circumstances, and ways that you can help the NAD." (12/24/08)
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Vlogs from the NAD
Bylaws Update, Mission Statement, Vision Statement, Values Statement, Diversity Statement (12/21/08)
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Advocacy Blog - NAD Says Apply for TV Converter Box Coupons Now!
The switch to digital transition (DTV) takes place in two months – on February 17, 2009. Consumers who want to participate in the TV Converter Box Coupon Program are urged to act now. (12/20/08)
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Advocacy Blog - NAD Files Brief in Movie Captioning Case
The NAD Law and Advocacy Center recently filed a “friend of the court” brief with the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit urging the Court to rule that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires movie theaters to display captions to ensure that individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing can participate fully and equally in the experience of going to see a movie.By (12/20/08)
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Advocacy Blog - Logo Contest - Enter to Win $500!
The NAD is a founding member of the Coalition of Organizations for Accessible Technology (COAT). COAT has launched a Logo Contest. The logo will be used to represent COAT to the general public, and may be used for COAT’s printed materials, website, and other uses. (12/20/08)
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Vlogs from the NAD
Mental Health Services-Position Statement and ASL is Awesome for All! (12/17/08)
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Holiday Greetings from the NAD
Holiday greetings from NAD President Bobbie Beth Scoggins, three new vlogs from the president, and a holiday NAD membership special! (12/10/08)
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Advocacy Blog - Inaugural Events
Read about the Disability Power and Pride Inaugural Ball and Inauguration Day events with information about access for deaf and hard of hearing people. (12/8/08)
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Advocacy Blog - NAD Applauds FCC Action on Closed Captioning Rules
On November 7, 2008, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a ruling, order, and notice of proposed rulemaking on several closed captioning issues. (12/1/08)
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