National Association of the Deaf

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Standing Our Ground: NAD Principles on Gene Therapy

Standing Our Ground: NAD Principles on Gene Therapy

May 7, 2026
May 7, 2026 National Association of the Deaf Note: The term “Deaf” is used here as an umbrella term to…

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…

Know Your Rights: Effective Communication in ICE Interactions

January 19, 2026
The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) is aware of recent immigration enforcement activity involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)…

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 COO Kelby Brick, Esq., discusses recent attacks on Section 504

February 14, 2025
Summary: NAD Chief Operating Officer Kelby Brick provides an update on the attack on Section 504 by 17 State Attorney…

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 Information Session – January 30, 2025 – Regarding White House Accessibility and Executive Orders that Impact Federal Employees

February 3, 2025
(FYI – this is a one-hour video, so the transcript is long.) English Transcript (Edited for clarity and accuracy): >> DR.…

NAD Expresses Concern over Recent White House Actions

January 28, 2025
he NAD Expresses Concern Regarding: by Lisa Rose, President, and Dr. Bobbie Beth Scoggins, CEO ASL Community Letter: English Translation:…

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:…