John Thomas Wheeler Died September 13, 2012 John Thomas Wheeler, 82, of Atlanta, formally of Tuscaloosa, died Sept. 13, 2012. He was born in Tuscaloosa and led a remarkable life. His many accomplishments were not for himself, but for others.…
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We Need Your Support to Ratify the CRPD!
Your Support Needed for the Ratification of the Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities SILVER SPRING, MD (September 10, 2012)- The National Association of the Deaf (“NAD”), calls on all deaf and hard of hearing people to contact…
NAD Condemns School’s Ban of Name Sign for Three Year Old Boy
NAD Condemns School’s Ban of Name Sign for Three Year Old Boy UPDATE: The Grand Island Public School decision to require 3-year old to change his name sign aired on the Today Show (check your local cable listings for NBC)…
Celebrate George Veditz Birthday
Celebrate George Veditz Birthday SILVER SPRING, (August 13, 2012) – The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) recognizes August 13th as the birthday of George Veditz and asks everyone to celebrate his birth by remembering his contributions to the world…
NAD E-Newsletter 8/8/12
NAD E-Newsletter 8/8/12 NAD E-Newsletter Thursday, August 8, 2012 Girl Scouts Deny 12 Year-Old Access to Interpreter Megan Runnion, a 12 year-old girl who is deaf, filed a federal lawsuit against the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana…
NAD Letter to AG Bell about CRPD
NAD Letter to AG Bell about CRPD National Association of the Deaf http://www.nad.org July 27, 2012 Alexander T. Graham Executive Director/CEO Alexander Graham Bell Association 3417 Volta Place, NW Washington, DC 20007 Dear Mr. Graham: As you are aware, the…