{"id":17763,"date":"2012-02-23T12:05:53","date_gmt":"2012-02-23T17:05:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/?p=17763"},"modified":"2012-02-23T12:48:40","modified_gmt":"2012-02-23T17:48:40","slug":"nad-e-newsletter-32212","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/blog\/2012\/02\/23\/nad-e-newsletter-32212\/","title":{"rendered":"NAD E-Newsletter 3\/22\/12"},"content":{"rendered":"

NAD E-Newsletter<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wednesday, February 22, 2012<\/strong><\/p>\n

Action Alert: Support Ind. School For The Deaf, Oppose HB 1367<\/p>\n

The NAD also asks that everyone call and\/or email Indiana Senators and
\nask them to oppose Indiana State House Bill 1367. The bill would remove
\nthe outreach center currently housed at the Indiana School for the
\nDeaf, terminate all staff working in that center, and recreate a new
\noutreach center separate from the school. HEAR Indiana is the major
\nproponent of this bill.<\/p>\n

Read More…
\n http:\/\/www.nad.org\/sites\/all\/modules\/civicrm\/extern\/url.php?u=18351&qid<\/a><\/p>\n

Call to the 2012 NAD Conference!<\/p>\n

As president of the National Association of the Deaf (NAD), I am
\npleased to issue a Call to the Conference. Please join us on July 3-7,
\n2012 at the 51st Biennial NAD Conference at the Hyatt Regency
\nLouisville and the Kentucky International Convention Center. The theme
\nof this year\u2019s conference is “Nothing About Us, Without Us!”. This NAD
\nConference will be very different, with lots planned for you!<\/p>\n

Read More…
\n http:\/\/www.nad.org\/sites\/all\/modules\/civicrm\/extern\/url.php?u=18322&qid<\/a><\/p>\n

Remembering Chuck Baird: Artist Of Life<\/p>\n

The National Association of the Deaf mourns the passing of Chuck Baird,
\nan extraordinary artist who showed the beauty of Deaf culture and
\nAmerican Sign Language (ASL) through his amazing artwork.<\/p>\n

Chuck Baird passed away on February 10, 2012 after a long battle with
\ncancer. His life and work is a testimony to his talents, imagination,
\nand creativity.<\/p>\n

Read More…
\n http:\/\/www.nad.org\/sites\/all\/modules\/civicrm\/extern\/url.php?u=18328&qid<\/a><\/p>\n

Bernard Bragg Perform to “The World Is My Stage” Sat, Feb. 25<\/p>\n

The legend is back! Come and see Bernard Bragg perform at Gallaudet
\nUniversity on February 25, 2012, at the Elstad Auditorium at Gallaudet
\nUniversity. All proceeds will generously benefit the NAD Law and
\nAdvocacy Center as well as the Gallaudet University Bernard Bragg Chair
\nin Theater Arts.<\/p>\n

This show is entirely Bernard Bragg: conception, writing, production,
\nperformance and all. Tickets are $15 for the public and $10 for
\nstudents with ID.<\/p>\n

Read More…
\n http:\/\/www.nad.org\/sites\/all\/modules\/civicrm\/extern\/url.php?u=18329&qid<\/a><\/p>\n

FCC Releases Internet Protocol Captioning Rules<\/p>\n

On Friday, January 13, 2012 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
\nreleased rules governing the closed captioning requirements for video
\nprogramming delivered using Internet protocol (IP). This Report & Order
\nalso includes rules on the closed captioning capabilities of certain
\napparatus on which consumers view video programming. These rules were
\nissued pursuant to the 21st Century Communications and Video
\nAccessibility Act of 2010 (CVAA) and explain how the FCC will apply the
\nCVAA sections related to IP captioning.<\/p>\n

Read More…
\n http:\/\/www.nad.org\/sites\/all\/modules\/civicrm\/extern\/url.php?u=18330&qid<\/a><\/p>\n

Sponsor, Exhibit & Advertise at the Conference!<\/p>\n

The NAD invites businesses and organizations to sponsor its upcoming
\n51st Biennial NAD Conference in Louisville, KY, July 3-7, 2012. The
\nBiennial NAD Conference sponsorship program is a proven and effective
\nmeans for maintaining strong corporate brand awareness. The NAD
\nConference Exhibit Hall will draw over 2,000 national community leaders
\nand advocates throughout the week, and over 8,000 people during
\nDeaFestival Kentucky on Saturday, July 7, 2012. All registrants will
\nreceive a program book a keepsake for attendees who use the information
\nas a reference and reminder for years to come.<\/p>\n

Click on the links on the 2012 NAD Conference page under “Get Involved”
\nfor “Sponsor”, “Exhibit” and “Advertise”!<\/p>\n

Read More…
\n http:\/\/www.nad.org\/sites\/all\/modules\/civicrm\/extern\/url.php?u=18322&qid<\/a><\/p>\n

Call for Workshop Proposals<\/p>\n

The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) is seeking proposals for
\nexciting, informative and forward-looking education, training and
\npublic policy presentations at the 51st Biennial NAD Conference.
\nTraditionally, biennial national conferences have welcomed education
\nand training workshops on a variety of topics, with tracks that are
\ntied to the principles of self-determination, self-representation and
\nself-expression that resulted in the establishment of the NAD in 1880
\nand guides its work to this day.<\/p>\n

Read More…
\n http:\/\/www.nad.org\/sites\/all\/modules\/civicrm\/extern\/url.php?u=18331&qid<\/a><\/p>\n

NAD Submits Comments To Senate Committee Regarding ADA And
\nTransportation<\/p>\n

The U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
\n(HELP) met on November 17th to discuss \u201cThe Americans with Disabilities
\nAct and Accessible Transportation: Challenges and Opportunities.\u201d This
\nevent largely focused on people with mobility barriers to
\ntransportation; however, at least two witnesses mentioned that deaf and
\nhard of hearing people need visual access to aural information. A
\ncaptioned video of the hearing and reports from the witnesses can be
\nfound online at: help.senate.gov.<\/p>\n

Read More…
\n http:\/\/www.nad.org\/sites\/all\/modules\/civicrm\/extern\/url.php?u=18332&qid<\/a><\/p>\n

NAD Demands Access To The Movies At Landmark Theatre<\/p>\n

The National Association of the Deaf (NAD), along with two law firms,
\nStein & Vargas and Chason, Rosner, Leary & Marshall, LLC, brought a
\nlawsuit against Silver Cinemas Acquisition Company for failure to
\nprovide captioned movies in violation of Title III of the Americans
\nwith Disabilities Act.<\/p>\n

Read More…
\n http:\/\/www.nad.org\/sites\/all\/modules\/civicrm\/extern\/url.php?u=18333&qid<\/a><\/p>\n

Call for Bylaws Amendment Proposals<\/p>\n

Individual and organizational affiliate members of the NAD may submit
\nproposed amendments to the NAD Bylaws, using the Proposed NAD Bylaws
\nAmendment Form provided. Proposed changes to the NAD Bylaws will be
\npresented to and voted upon by official delegates at the 51st Biennial
\nNAD Conference.<\/p>\n

Deadline: Tuesday, May 1, 2012. Use of official form is required. Late
\nor incomplete submissions will not be accepted.<\/p>\n

Read More…
\n http:\/\/www.nad.org\/sites\/all\/modules\/civicrm\/extern\/url.php?u=18334&qid<\/a><\/p>\n

New Jack Gannon Book – World Federation Of The Deaf: A History<\/p>\n

The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) is pleased to announce
\npublication of World Federation of the Deaf: A History by noted author,
\nJack R. Gannon. It debuted at the XVI World Congress of the World
\nFederation of the Deaf in Durban, South Africa, in July 2011.<\/p>\n

Read More…
\n http:\/\/www.nad.org\/sites\/all\/modules\/civicrm\/extern\/url.php?u=18335&qid<\/a><\/p>\n

Donate
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Voice\/VP: 301.587.1788 | TTY: 301.587.1789 | Fax: 301.587.1791<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

NAD E-Newsletter Wednesday, February 22, 2012 Action Alert: Support Ind. School For The Deaf, Oppose HB 1367 The NAD also asks that everyone call and\/or email Indiana Senators and ask them to oppose Indiana State House Bill 1367. The bill…<\/p>\n

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