Tag: National Association of the Deaf

NAD Asks DOT to Waive Hearing Standard for Deaf Truck Drivers

NAD Asks DOT to Waive Hearing Standard for Deaf Truck Drivers 08/04/2011 The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) filed applications for exemptions with the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) on behalf of 21 deaf truck drivers asking the…

REMINDER: NBDA 2011 Conference

National Black Deaf Advocation 2011 Conference National Black Deaf Advocates invites you to join us in celebrating our 25th National Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina! 2011 NBDA National Conference July 26 – 31, 2011 Registration Combo Deadline Extended to June…

Thou Shalt Not Curse The Deaf

Thou Shalt Not Curse The Deaf One woman’s struggle to make Jewish life accessible for herself and others. Alexis Kashar Tuesday, July 5, 2011 I was fortunate to be born into a Jewish family with three generations of deaf members.…

Deaf activists launch campaign against Netflix

Deaf activists launch campaign against Netflix by: SUSAN WEBB June 28 2011 Deaf and hard of hearing activists have launched a social media “bombing” campaign, an online petition and a federal lawsuit to get Netflix to provide better access to…

NAD Files Disability Civil Rights Lawsuit against Netflix

NAD Files Disability Civil Rights Lawsuit against Netflix Deaf and Hard of Hearing Plaintiffs Charge that Netflix Violates the Americans with Disabilities Act by Not Providing Equal Access to its “Watch Instantly” Streaming Content The National Association of the Deaf…

National Black Deaf Advocation 2011 Conference

National Black Deaf Advocation 2011 Conference National Black Deaf Advocates invites you to join us in celebrating our 25th National Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina! 2011 NBDA National Conference July 26 – 31, 2011 Registration Combo Deadline Extended to June…