NAD and DSA Launch Senior Resources Listing<\/p>\n
A News Release from the National Association of the Deaf <\/p>\n
Release Date: February 13, 2008 <\/p>\n
Contact: <\/p>\n
Anita B. Farb <\/p>\n
Director, Communications and Operations <\/p>\n
National Association of the Deaf <\/p>\n
Email: http:\/\/www.nad.org\/contactus<\/p>\n
NAD and DSA Launch Senior Resources Listing <\/p>\n
Silver Spring, MD \u0013 The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) and
\nits Senior Citizens Section together with the Deaf Seniors of America
\n(DSA) have jointly launched a resources listing of, by, and for older
\ndeaf Americans. <\/p>\n
With the title of \u0018Senior Resources\u0019, this first-ever and
\ncomprehensive listing contains items of interest to older deaf
\npersons and their families or caregivers. The first half provides
\nuseful names, addresses, phone numbers, and websites for various
\ntypes of senior housing facilities (e.g., independent\/retirement,
\nassisted living, nursing, and others of a specialized nature). The
\nsecond half focuses on senior clubs having gatherings of a recurring
\nnature, which is of particular interest to deaf seniors who travel
\nextensively. <\/p>\n
This joint undertaking was first announced at the 2007 DSA Conference
\nin Orlando, FL. \u001cWe are grateful to Amanda Boxer, daughter of Woody &
\nMary Sue Boxer of Maryland, who volunteered at NAD during the summer
\nof 2007 to do initial data-gathering for this listing, said Agnes
\nSutcliffe, chair of the NAD Senior Citizens section and DSA member.
\n\u001cIn addition, we are grateful to Joanne Williams of Nevada; this
\ndirectory is also the result of her early efforts with the NAD Senior
\nCitizens Section. Thank you, Amanda and Joanne!\u001d <\/p>\n
\u001cThis Senior Resources listing is a historic first for both
\norganizations,\u001d said DSA President Bob Cook. \u001cThe DSA greatly
\nappreciates the invaluable work of the NAD in turning this into a
\nreality.\u001d His sentiments were echoed by NAD President Bobbie Beth
\nScoggins, who said, \u001cWe at the NAD are thrilled to work with DSA in
\nmaking this first-ever Senior Resources listing available to deaf
\nseniors nationwide.\u001d <\/p>\n
Click here to see the Senior Resources listing –
\nhttp:\/\/www.nad.org\/SeniorResources<\/p>\n
If you wish to add a senior housing facility or social club to this
\nlisting, or if you wish to make corrections, please send email to
\nwww.nad.org\/contactus (be sure to mention \u0018Senior Resources Listing
\nupdates\u0019). <\/p>\n
About NAD <\/p>\n
The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) was established in 1880 by
\ndeaf leaders on the belief in the right of the American deaf community
\nto use sign language, to congregate on issues important to them, and
\nto have its interests represented at the national level. These
\nbeliefs remain true to this day, with American Sign Language as a
\ncore value. As a nonprofit federation, the mission of the NAD is to
\npromote, protect, and preserve the civil, human, and linguistic
\nrights of deaf Americans. The advocacy scope of the NAD is broad,
\ncovering the breadth of a lifetime and impacting future generations
\nin the areas of early intervention, education, employment, health
\ncare, technology, telecommunications, youth leadership, and more. For
\nmore information, please visit http:\/\/www.nad.org
\n. <\/p>\n
About DSA <\/p>\n
The Deaf Seniors of America (DSA), a nonprofit membership
\norganization, was established after its first conference in 1992.
\nOriginally called the National Association of Deaf Seniors Citizens
\n(NADSC), the current name was adopted in 1997. The mission of DSA is
\nto improve the quality of life for senior citizens who are led by:
\nproviding seminars dealing with issues impacting their well-being and
\nsafety; conducting awareness projects or activities among decision
\nmakers, providers of services and the general public regarding their
\nunique needs; and acquainting those senior citizens with national,
\nstate, and local resources that will contribute to their positive
\nimage and fuller participation in the mainstream society. For more
\ninformation, please visit http:\/\/www.deafseniorsofamerica.org
\n.<\/p>\n
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NAD and DSA Launch Senior Resources Listing A News Release from the National Association of the Deaf Release Date: February 13, 2008 Contact: Anita B. Farb Director, Communications and Operations National Association of the Deaf Email: http:\/\/www.nad.org\/contactus NAD and DSA…<\/p>\n