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A Bold Future for NAD: Welcoming Our New CEO

A Bold Future for the NAD: Welcoming Our New CEO

Nicholas Kiego has been appointed the next CEO of the National Association of the Deaf and will take office on August 1. He will be introduced at the 58th Biennial NAD Conference in San Francisco as Interim CEO Bobbie Beth Scoggins supports the leadership transition.
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Standing Our Ground: NAD Principles on Gene Therapy

Standing Our Ground: NAD Principles on Gene Therapy

The National Association of the Deaf said it opposes using gene therapy to alter hearing status or eliminate Deaf identity, while recognizing its potential for serious medical conditions. The group urged ethical engagement that respects Deaf culture, consent, and human diversity.
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CEO Finalist Announcement

NAD Board Update – CEO Search Finalists & Community Forum

NAD will host a live virtual town hall on April 16, 2026, at 7 p.m. Eastern featuring CEO finalists Michelle Cline and Nicholas Kiego. The event will include presentations, responses to pre-submitted community questions, and discussion of leadership priorities.
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NAD Headquarters Update – 4/2/2026, by NAD HQ Staff

NAD leaders shared updates on the upcoming #NAD2026 conference, including a workshop on improving Deaf education. The organization also announced a $1.2 million settlement in a case involving police failure to provide effective communication for a Deaf mother during an arrest.
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U.S. Department of Education Update – March 2026

NAD says more U.S. Department of Education programs are being reassigned to other agencies as the department moves toward closure, while the future home of Special Education remains unclear. The group urged state associations to monitor deaf and special education issues and said its Blueprint for Excellence in Deaf Education will be discussed at its San Francisco conference.
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