National Association of the Deaf

Education & Language Access

NAD Headquarters Update – 4/2/2026, by NAD HQ Staff

April 2, 2026
English translation: Dr. Bobbie Beth Scoggins, Interim CEO: Hello, I want to give a summary and update of what's happening…

U.S. Department of Education Update – March 2026

March 14, 2026
Hi, my name is Marla Hatrak. I am currently NAD’s Educational Policy consultant. This video is an update on previous…

Blueprint for Excellence in Deaf Education

March 11, 2026
(English Transcript) Hi, my name is Marla Hatrak. I am currently NAD’s Educational Policy consultant. I would like to discuss…

Deaf Education Advocacy

February 19, 2026
Hello, The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) is aware of the situation at the Arizona School for the Deaf…

NAD Update: Moving IDEA from Dept of Ed to DHHS

November 10, 2025
English Translation: Marla Hatrak November 9. 2025 Hi, my name is Dr. Marla Hatrak, NAD’s Educational Policy Consultant. Last month…

Zoom Recording of Press Conference: NAD sues the Arkansas Department of Education

March 20, 2025
Summary: On Thursday, March 20, a press conference was held in collaboration with Michael Laux of the Laux Law Group (http://www.lauxlawgroup.com/).…

NAD sues the Arkansas Department of Education, on behalf of the Arkansas Association of the Deaf

March 20, 2025
Summary: In collaboration with Michael Laux of the Laux Law Group (http://www.lauxlawgroup.com/), the NAD has filed suit against the Arkansas State…

NAD CEO Dr. Bobbie Beth Scoggins – Update on U.S. Department of Education

March 16, 2025
Summary: NAD CEO Dr. Bobbie Beth Scoggins provides an update on recent impacts on the U.S. Department of Education Important Update…

New, Revamped NADmag – Now with ASL!

March 15, 2025
March 15, 2025 Welcome to the new NADmag! Our articles are now available in ASL and English. Click here to…

NAD COO Kelby Brick, Esq., Update on 17 States’ Attacks on Section 504

February 20, 2025
Summary: President Lisa Rose expresses profound disappointment in the failure of the NFL and FOX Sports to show the ASL performers…

NAD Replies to GAO Report on EHDI – Dr. Marla Hatrak

February 4, 2025
Summary: The GAO recently published a report on early intervention for infants with hearing loss. This report is summarized here:…

NAD CEO Dr. Bobbie Beth Scoggins – Letter to White House About Accessibility

February 4, 2025
Summary: CEO Dr. Bobbie Beth Scoggins emailed the White House Chief of Staff Susan Wiles urging the White House to reinstate…

NAD Open Letter to Charlie Kirk

January 10, 2025
ackground: In one of his podcasts, internet personality Charlie Kirk stated: (You can see the original video clip here:) Transcript:…