Tag: NAD

25 Fantastic Experiences of #NAD2014

NAD eBlast Monday, July 28, 2014 25 Fantastic Experiences of #NAD2014 1.      In a historic first, the NAD Conference theme was only in ASL http://www.nad.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=19587&qid=2721319 2.      More than 1,500 attendees were at the NAD’s Biennial National…

Obituary: Gertrude Scott “Gertie” Galloway

Image Credit: Deaf Senior USA Blog  GALLOWAY, Gertrude Scott “Gertie” Gertrude “Gertie” Scott Galloway passed away at her home on July 17, 2014 after a battle with cancer. She was foremost a women’s rights advocate, and her accomplishments confirm her…

Deaf America Reads

Deaf America Reads  July 4th – Independence Day Happy 238th birthday, America! Happy 20th anniversary, Library Friends Section (LFS) of the National Association of the Deaf (NAD), in which mission is to promote library access and quality resources for the…

In Memoriam: Phyllis Frelich

In Memoriam: Phyllis Frelich The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) mourns the April 10, 2014 passing of Phyllis Frelich, a dear friend and supporter who has contributed tremendously to our community on many levels and helped elevate visibility of…

#NAD2014 Early Bird Deadline Extended for Conference

#NAD2014 Early Bird Deadline Extended! Atlanta, Georgia July 2014 The #NAD2014 Early Bird deadline has been extended to April 30, 2014! That leaves you only one month to take advantage of the early bird fee for the combo registration. Don’t…

Graduate student researches deaf culture

Graduate student researches deaf culture February 18, 2014 BY NICOLE COBLER Winning Miss Deaf America in 2010 didn’t just mean a new title for graduate student Rachel Mazique — instead, the victory played a part in her career path. Mazique’s…