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NAD Conference is Almost Here!
It’s almost time for the 49th Biennial National Association of the Deaf (NAD) Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana July 7-11, 2008. The good times will definitely be rolling, so we hope you will join the more than 1,300 people who have already registered.
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NAD President to Keynote at Deaf Bilingual Coalition Conference
NAD President Bobbie Beth Scoggins has accepted an invitation to be one of six keynoters at the inaugural Deaf Bilingual Coalition (DBC) Conference in Milwaukee, WI, June 27-30. Dr. Scoggins will be speaking about early hearing detection and intervention (EHDI) systems and how the deaf community can become involved in these systems and support deaf children and their families.
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Alert! Deadlines for Proposed Motions and Candidacy Filings Extended
The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) announced that two important deadlines have been extended for 2008 NAD Conference proposed motions and candidacy filings for Board of Directors consideration.
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NAD and Law Firm File Complaint Against St. Agnes Hospital
The National Association of the Deaf and Brown, Goldstein & Levy, LLP, have filed a complaint in federal court against St. Agnes Hospital alleging its failure to provide qualified sign language interpreter services to ensure effective communication with Daniel and Michelle Sorace, a deaf couple.
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NAD and Law Firm File Complaint Against Kentucky State Courts for Failure to Provide Interpreters
The National Association of the Deaf and the law firm Freking & Betz have filed a complaint in federal court against the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the Administrative Office of the Courts alleging their failure to provide qualified sign language interpreters for Teri Mosier, a deaf attorney admitted to practice in Kentucky. - (5/6/08)
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NAD Position Announcement - Web Administrator
The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) seeks a dynamic, inquisitive, and analytical person to become part of its Communications team as Web Administrator. - (4/9/08)
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Don’t Get Scammed – Protect Your Financial Health
Have you received a message from a "deaf charity" that offered you prize money for your donation? - (3/4/08)
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NAD and DSA Launch Senior Resources Listing
With the title of ‘Senior Resources’, this first-ever and comprehensive listing contains items of interest to older deaf persons and their families or caregivers. - (2/13/08)
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NAD Board of Directors Approve New ASL Position Statement
The NAD reaffirmed its stance that acquisition of language from birth is a human right for every person, and that deaf infants and children should be given the opportunity to acquire and develop proficiency in ASL as early as possible. - (2/1/2008)
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