MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'National Association of the Deaf' source. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:01:21 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5664961&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fnews%2F2012%2F2%2Ftake-super-bowl-xlvi-caption-survey Did you count the captioned commercials and promotions shown during Super Bowl XLVI? Help us by filling out this survey. The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) and Northern Virginia Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons (NVRC) created the Super Bowl XLVI caption survey to compare what was shown on television sets throughout the country. The deadline for completion of this survey is Wednesday, February 8 at 5 pm EST. read more (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5664961 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:23:51 +0100 5664961 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5657657&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fnews%2F2012%2F2%2Fnad-nfl-and-nbc-team-super-bowl-captioning-experience The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) and the National Football League (NFL) along with NBC, the network airing Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday, February 5, 2012, worked together to ensure an accessible experience for the most important game of the year. As in years past, the Super Bowl and national commercials as well as network and NFL promotions will be captioned prior to being aired on February 5, 2012. Some commercials during the game are local, and the captioning of those is at the discretion of the broadcasters in each local market.  read more (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5657657 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:00:43 +0100 5657657 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5657658&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fnews%2F2012%2F2%2Fnad-and-nvrc-ask-you-count-captioned-super-bowl-commercials Super Bowls are renowned not only for the excitement of the game itself, but also for their legendary commercials. The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) and Northern Virginia Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons (NVRC) are continuing their annual partnership to count closed captioned commercials this year for Super Bowl XLVI between the New England Patriots and New York Giants on Sunday, February 5, 2011 at 6:30 pm ET. read more (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5657658 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:26:37 +0100 5657658 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5657659&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fforms%2F2012-nad-conference-workshopcommission-proposal-form 2012 NAD Conference Workshop & Commission Proposal Form  Please use this online form to submit your proposal for a Workshop or Commission presentation. The deadline for proposals is February 15, 2010. No extensions will be given. Presenters will be notified prior to March 31, 2010 of their proposal acceptance. read more (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5657659 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:03:01 +0100 5657659 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5657660&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2F2012-nad-conference-exhibit-package file:  2012 NAD Conference Exhibit Package.pdf (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5657660 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:01:02 +0100 5657660 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5657661&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2F2012-nad-conference-employer-justification-letter file:  2012 NAD Conference Employer Justification Letter.doc (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5657661 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:48:31 +0100 5657661 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5657662&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fnews%2F2012%2F2%2Fsuper-bowl-xlvi-pepsico-and-nad The National Association for the Deaf (NAD) and PepsiCo announce that the NAD Miss Deaf America, Rachel Mazique, will perform the National Anthem and America the Beautiful in American Sign Language (ASL) at the upcoming Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis on February 5, 2012.  The NAD in partnership with PepsiCo worked closely with the National Football League to ensure that America's songs would be delivered in ASL at the Super Bowl. read more (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5657662 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:23:12 +0100 5657662 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5644852&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2F2012-biennial-nad-conference-sponsorship-package file:  2012 NAD Conference Sponsorship Package.pdf (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5644852 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:12:49 +0100 5644852 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636533&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Fnad-miss-deaf-america-rachel-mazique file:  Rachel_Mazique_1.jpg (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636533 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 02:20:23 +0100 5636533 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5636534&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Fchristopher-patterson file:  ChristopherPatterson.jpg (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5636534 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:54:56 +0100 5636534 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5625909&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2F2012-nad-ylc gallerylink:  2012 NAD YLC galleryimage:  (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5625909 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:40:16 +0100 5625909 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5617969&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fnews%2F2012%2F1%2Faction-alert-support-ind-school-deaf-oppose-hb-1367 The National Association of the Deaf asks everyone to support the Indiana School for the Deaf by calling/emailing Indiana legislators and asking them to oppose Indiana State House Bill 1367. The bill would remove the outreach center currently housed at the Indiana School for the Deaf, terminate all staff working in that center, and recreate a new outreach center separate from the school. HEAR Indiana is the major proponent of this bill. read more (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5617969 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 04:37:44 +0100 5617969 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5617970&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Fidec-flyer-doc file:  IDEC Flyer.doc (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5617970 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 04:37:04 +0100 5617970 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5617971&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Fidec-flyer-pdf file:  IDEC Flyer.pdf (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5617971 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 04:35:33 +0100 5617971 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5617972&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Fnad-letter-indiana-legislators-hb-1367 file:  NAD Letter to Indiana Legislators.pdf (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5617972 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 04:32:12 +0100 5617972 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5605429&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fnews%2F2012%2F1%2Ffcc-releases-internet-protocol-captioning-rules On Friday, January 13, 2012 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released rules governing the closed captioning requirements for video programming delivered using Internet protocol (IP). This Report & Order also includes rules on the closed captioning capabilities of certain apparatus on which consumers view video programming. These rules were issued pursuant to the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (CVAA) and explain how the FCC will apply the CVAA sections related to IP captioning.  read more (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5605429 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:39:46 +0100 5605429 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5605430&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fnews%2F2012%2F1%2Fdenied-access-wells-fargo-file-your-claim-jan-29 The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) urges customers who were refused access to Wells Fargo Bank or Wachovia Bank services before June 1, 2011 to file a claim with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).  Refused access includes denial of relay call to Wells Fargo or failure to provide effective communication such as sign language interpreter for meetings while visiting a Wells Fargo branch. read more (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5605430 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:42:27 +0100 5605430 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5605431&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fnews%2F2012%2F1%2Frep-markey-sen-pryor-support-strong-ip-captioning-requirements Representative Markey and Senator Pryor, authors of the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010, sent a letter to the Federal Communications Commission on January 10, 2012 urging all three Commissioners to adopt language in the Report & Order for Internet Protocol Captioning that includes video programming shown on television, even if it is shown in segments or where some, but not all segments are posted online. read more (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5605431 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:38:08 +0100 5605431 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5578220&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Fmarkey-and-pryor-letter-fcc-ip-captioning file:  MarkeyPryorLetteronIPCaptioning.pdf (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5578220 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 01:04:57 +0100 5578220 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5550626&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fyoutube.com%2Fv%2Fw9Z38XCb3uw Happy holidays from all of us at the National Association of the Deaf!  Through our hard work in 2011, we accomplished a great deal! As we approach 2012, we count on your donations to continue working to fulfill our mission of preserving, protecting and promoting the civil, human and linguistic rights of deaf and hard of hearing people.  Your donations help the NAD: read more (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5550626 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 22:26:16 +0100 5550626 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5550627&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2F2011nadholidayvideo file:  2011NADholidayvideo.jpg (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5550627 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 22:12:51 +0100 5550627 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5535103&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2F2012-ylc-staff-recommendation-form file:  2012YLCStaffRecommLetter.pdf (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5535103 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 19:19:18 +0100 5535103 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5535104&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2F2012-ylc-camper-recommendation-form file:  2012 NAD YLC RecomLetter.pdf (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5535104 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 19:16:08 +0100 5535104 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5484541&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fnews%2F2011%2F12%2Fnad-submits-comments-senate-committee-regarding-ada-and-transportation The U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) met on November 17th to discuss “The Americans with Disabilities Act and Accessible Transportation: Challenges and Opportunities.” This event largely focused on people with mobility barriers to transportation; however, at least two witnesses mentioned that deaf and hard of hearing people need visual access to aural information. A captioned video of the hearing and reports from the witnesses can be found online at: help.senate.gov  read more (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5484541 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:34:12 +0100 5484541 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5484542&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Fnad-submits-comments-senate-committee-regarding-ada-and-transportation file:  NAD Comments for HELP - ADA and Transportation December 2011 FINAL.pdf (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5484542 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:31:37 +0100 5484542 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438599&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fblogs%2Fbobbie-bethscoggins%2Fthanksgiving-message-our-supporters   We give thanks to all of our supporters for helping us take giant steps toward a future of true equality for deaf and hard of hearing Americans in 2011. read more (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438599 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:40:03 +0100 5438599 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438600&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fz20_420x56.jpg Links to http://www.zvrs.com/z-series/the-z-products/z-20. (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438600 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 19:04:16 +0100 5438600 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438601&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2FC2012+Sidebar+Banner+5_0.jpg Links to http://nad.org/louisville. (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438601 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 18:44:44 +0100 5438601 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438602&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fnews%2F2011%2F11%2Fnad-concerned-about-effect-stop-online-piracy-act-closed-captions The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) sent a letter to the House Committee on the Judiciary Chairman Lamar Smith and Ranking Member John Conyers, Jr. opposing the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA). SOPA is currently under consideration in Congress which may impede efforts to increase captioning and access to online videos. read more (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438602 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:29:21 +0100 5438602 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438603&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Fletter-re-stop-online-piracy-act-hr-3261-0 file:  SOPA Accessibility Letter from NAD Nov 2011.pdf (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438603 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:28:37 +0100 5438603 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5419399&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Fdeafestival-main-stage file:  DeaFestival Main Stage.jpg (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5419399 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 02:15:15 +0100 5419399 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5419400&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Fbobbie-beth-scoggins file:  Scoggins.jpg (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5419400 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 02:00:00 +0100 5419400 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5419401&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Fmy-eyes-are-my-ears-0 file:  MyEyesAreMyEars.jpg (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5419401 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 23:17:22 +0100 5419401 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5419403&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Flouisville-hyatt-bed file:  Hyatt bed.jpg (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5419403 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 22:09:16 +0100 5419403 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5419404&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Flouisville-city-bridge-and-skyline file:  Louisville skyline.jpg (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5419404 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 21:42:47 +0100 5419404 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5419405&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Flouisville-slugger-field-playground file:  Louisville Slugger Field playground.jpg (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5419405 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 21:34:54 +0100 5419405 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5419406&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Fentrance-hyatt file:  EntrancetoHyatt.jpg (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5419406 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 21:18:34 +0100 5419406 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5419407&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Flouisville-slugger-field file:  Slugger Field Aerial Shot.jpg (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5419407 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 21:01:16 +0100 5419407 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5419408&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Ffourth-street-live-night file:  Louisville_22_Moberly Photography_Fourth St.jpg (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5419408 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 20:57:55 +0100 5419408 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5405141&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2F2012-nad-conference-hotel-reservation-form file:  2012 NAD Conference Hotel Reservation Form.pdf (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5405141 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:01:32 +0100 5405141 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5405142&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2F2012-nad-conference-non-combo-registration-form file:  2012 NAD Conference Non-Combo Registration Form.pdf (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5405142 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:58:23 +0100 5405142 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5405143&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2F2012-nad-conference-combo-registration-form file:  2012 NAD Conference Combo Registration Form.pdf (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5405143 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:56:38 +0100 5405143 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5398144&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Fcfc-rotating-banner-ad gallerylink:  CFC rotating banner ad galleryimage:  (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5398144 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:49:31 +0100 5398144 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5398145&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2FCFCadbanner.jpg (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5398145 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:48:02 +0100 5398145 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5398146&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fjrnad+conference+banner.jpg Links to http://www.csdr-cde.ca.gov/jrnad. (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5398146 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:21:24 +0100 5398146 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5398148&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Fdcmptvccexample file:  DCMPTVcaptioningexample.jpg (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5398148 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 05:27:27 +0100 5398148 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5398149&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Fglee-closed-captioning-hulu file:  Gleescreenshot.jpg (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5398149 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 05:10:03 +0100 5398149 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5398150&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2F2012-nad-conference-enewsletter-banner file:  C2012 E-News Banner.jpg (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5398150 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 04:42:15 +0100 5398150 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5398151&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Ftrucks file:  Trucks.jpg (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5398151 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 04:33:15 +0100 5398151 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5398152&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Fmiss-deaf-america-logo file:  MDA Logo.jpg (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5398152 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 04:07:00 +0100 5398152 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5398153&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Fcall-center file:  Callcenter.jpg (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5398153 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 04:01:33 +0100 5398153 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5377919&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2FC2012+Home+Page+Banner.jpg (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5377919 Sat, 29 Oct 2011 01:17:38 +0100 5377919 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5377921&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2F2012-conference-inside-page-banner file:  C2012 Inside Page Banner.jpg (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5377921 Sat, 29 Oct 2011 01:06:27 +0100 5377921 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5356628&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2F2012-nad-conference-inside-page-banner file:  C2012-Inside-Page-Banner.jpg (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5356628 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 13:55:50 +0100 5356628 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5356629&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fnews%2F2011%2F10%2Ffcc-adopts-rules-requiring-certain-voip-providers-contribute-trs-fund On October 7, 2011, the FCC released new rules requiring interconnected and non-interconnected voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) service providers to participate in and contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Services Fund (TRS Fund).  read more (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5356629 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 19:40:09 +0100 5356629 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5356630&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Fnad-comments-response-senate-help-hearing file:  NAD Comments for HELP October 2011.pdf (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5356630 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 19:26:46 +0100 5356630 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5356631&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fnews%2F2011%2F10%2Fnad-submits-comments-response-senate-help-hearing The U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions met at Gallaudet University on October 11, 2011 to discuss “Leveraging Higher Education to Improve Employment Outcomes for People Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.” It was a historic event. Chairman Tom Harkin and Ranking Member Michael Enzi heard testimony from  deaf and hard of hearing panelists. For information on the panelists, see the October 7th Press Release about the hearing from the NAD. read more (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5356631 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 19:24:46 +0100 5356631 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5356632&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fnews%2F2011%2F10%2Fplease-take-nad-rid-survey-interpreter-specialization As part of the National Interpreter Certification (NIC) credential enhancement process, the NAD and RID need your help in identifying the areas that should have interpreter specialization. The outcome of this survey will enhance interpreting services by ensuring consumers are matched with interpreters who possess the skills and knowledge needed for particular, specialized settings and assignments.  read more (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5356632 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:48:47 +0100 5356632 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5356633&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fnews%2F2011%2F10%2Fnad-and-rid-embark-nic-enhancement-process The Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) and the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) announced that they are enhancing the National Interpreter Certification (NIC) credential to strengthen the effectiveness and increase the value of the NIC credential for all stakeholders. read more (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5356633 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:42:36 +0100 5356633 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5356634&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fnews%2F2011%2F10%2Fconsumer-groups-comment-proposed-internet-captioning-rules On October 18, 2011, the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) filed comments as part of Consumer Groups, a coalition of other deaf and hard of hearing consumer-based organizations to a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on Internet Protocol (IP) Captioning as part of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (CVAA).  read more (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5356634 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 22:17:40 +0100 5356634 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5356635&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Fip-captioning-consumer-comment-template file:  Consumer Comment Template for Proposed Internet Captioning Rules.doc (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5356635 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 22:13:14 +0100 5356635 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5356636&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fnews%2F2011%2F10%2Fnad-commends-fcc-reversing-anglers-order The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) commends the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for its October 20, 2011 order which overturns its decision in 2006 to grant nearly 300 captioning waivers to provide captioning on TV. This FCC decision is called the "Angler's Order." read more (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5356636 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:10:33 +0100 5356636 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5356637&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fnews%2F2011%2F10%2Fnad-announces-new-ambassador-format-2014 The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) is pleased to announce that the NAD Miss Deaf America Ambassador Program (MDAAP) will unveil a new program at the 2012 NAD Conference in Louisville, Kentucky. The 2012 NAD Miss Deaf America Competition, also the 40th anniversary of the event, will mark our farewell to the competition as a pageant for young women. read more (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5356637 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:08:32 +0100 5356637 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5312066&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fnews%2F2011%2F10%2Fdeaf-truck-drivers-urged-apply-cdl-and-b-exemptions The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) is pleased to announce that  as a result of its ongoing advocacy with the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) more than twenty deaf and hard of hearing truck drivers who submitted applications for an exemption from the DOT hearing requirements through the NAD in July 2011 are now being considered for full Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDL) including CDL A and B to drive vehicles with and without airbrakes.  read more (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5312066 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:32:58 +0100 5312066 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5294630&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fnews%2F2011%2F10%2Fplease-attend-us-senate-help-committee-meeting-gallaudet The U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) will meet at Gallaudet University to discuss “Leveraging Higher Education to Improve Employment Outcomes for People Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing” at 1 PM on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 to discuss The NAD strongly encourage members of the deaf and hard of hearing community to attend and show the Senate HELP Committee that our community deeply cares about this issue. read more (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5294630 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:59:00 +0100 5294630 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5247527&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fnews%2F2011%2F9%2Fnad-urges-white-house-make-disability-part-diversity-judicial-nominations  The National Association of the Deaf joined the efforts of 104 other national and state-based disability rights organizations, law firms, and individuals, urging the White House to make disability part of its efforts to achieve diversity in judicial nominations. The White House recently published an “infographic” describing the efforts to bring diversity to the bench. read more (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5247527 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 19:35:54 +0100 5247527 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5247528&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Fruemmler-letter-federal-judicial-nominations file:  Ruemmler Letter on Federal Judicial Nominations.pdf (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5247528 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 19:35:29 +0100 5247528 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5247529&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Ftest-0 file:  NLTC_2011_LogoRectangle.jpg (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5247529 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:40:05 +0100 5247529 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5235185&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fnews%2F2011%2F9%2Fnad-opposes-possible-cuts-medicaid-benefits The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) strongly opposes any cuts to Medicaid and encourages members of the deaf and hard of hearnig community to participate in the September 21, 2011 Medicaid Matters rally at the U.S. Capitol. After the passage of the Debt Ceiling Bill, a Super Committee of Twelve was created and charged with reducing the deficit by at least $1.5 trillion by 2021. While it is not certain which programs will be cut, it is clear that Medicaid will be on the table for possible major cuts.  read more (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5235185 Thu, 15 Sep 2011 21:53:45 +0100 5235185 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5220305&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Fnad-conference-deafestival-logo file:  KCDHH DeaFestival NAD Conference.jpg (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5220305 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:36:27 +0100 5220305 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5220306&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Fbobbi-cordano file:  BOBBI_CORDANO.jpg (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5220306 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:10:59 +0100 5220306 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5220307&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Fallie-rice file:  ALLIE_RICE.jpg (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5220307 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 02:56:09 +0100 5220307 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5220308&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Fchris-woodfill file:  CHRIS_WOODFILL.jpg (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5220308 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 02:40:43 +0100 5220308 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5205389&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Ftracfone-wireless-0 file:  TracFone Wireless logo.jpg (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5205389 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 19:19:06 +0100 5205389 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5205391&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Fasl-interpreting-services file:  ASL_LOGO_TWOCOLOR_smaller copy.jpg (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5205391 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 19:09:56 +0100 5205391 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5205392&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fyoutube.com%2Fv%2FTaoGf9i3MRs  Going to the hospital can be a frightening experience – especially if there is a communication breakdown. When you are at a doctor’s office, a hospital, clinic, etc, it is very important that communication be effective so you can receive full information to help you make appropriate health care decisions for yourself or your loved ones/family. Doctors, nurses, dentists, specialists, therapists, and other health care providers also need to communicate effectively with you to provide effective and qualified health care services. read more (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5205392 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 03:10:20 +0100 5205392 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5205393&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Fmichael-michner file:  MICHAEL_MICHNER-1.jpg (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5205393 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 13:54:24 +0100 5205393 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5180926&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Fritntid-logo file:  RIT_NTID_approved stacked logo.jpg (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5180926 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 19:29:14 +0100 5180926 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5180927&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2F420x56_ZOOM.jpg Links to http://www.zvrs.com/z-series/the-z-products/z-340. (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5180927 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 19:12:14 +0100 5180927 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5180928&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Fgallaudet-university-regional-center-john-logan-college file:  Gallaudet University Regional Center logo.jpg (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5180928 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 18:20:29 +0100 5180928 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5180929&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Fpurple file:  PurpleLogo.jpg (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5180929 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:46:38 +0100 5180929 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5180930&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Fhamilton-relay file:  HR_Relay_Tag_2c - 300dpi.jpg (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5180930 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:44:06 +0100 5180930 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5180931&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Fzvrs file:  Zlogo.jpg (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5180931 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:42:27 +0100 5180931 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5180932&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Fharris-communications file:  HARRISCOMMlogo.jpg (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5180932 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:30:18 +0100 5180932 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5180933&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Fstephen-hlibok file:  STEPHEN_HLIBOK.jpg (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5180933 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:24:11 +0100 5180933 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5180934&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Fscot-atkins file:  SCOTT_ATKINS.jpg (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5180934 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:20:54 +0100 5180934 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5180935&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Fbob-harris file:  BOB_HARRIS.jpg (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5180935 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:18:20 +0100 5180935 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5157966&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Fjay-innes file:  JAY_INNES.jpg (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5157966 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 23:15:46 +0100 5157966 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5157967&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Florraine-flores file:  LORRAINE_FLORES.jpg (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5157967 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 23:07:41 +0100 5157967 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5157968&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Fbeth-benedict file:  BETH_BENEDICT.jpg (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5157968 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 23:01:36 +0100 5157968 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5157969&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Fmarvin-miller file:  MARVIN_MILLER.jpg (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5157969 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 18:32:47 +0100 5157969 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5157970&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Ftrudy-suggs file:  TRUDY_SUGGS.jpg (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5157970 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 18:20:27 +0100 5157970 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5157971&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Fsheri-farinha file:  SHERI_FARINHA.JPG (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5157971 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 18:19:35 +0100 5157971 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5157972&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Fronald-stern file:  RONALD_STERN.JPG (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5157972 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 18:18:53 +0100 5157972 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5157973&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Frichard-mccowin file:  RICHARD_MCCOWIN-1.JPG (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5157973 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 18:16:39 +0100 5157973 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5157974&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Fmichael-berger file:  MICHAEL_BERGER.JPG (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5157974 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 18:15:44 +0100 5157974 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5157975&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Fkelby-brick file:  KELBY_BRICK.JPG (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5157975 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 18:14:55 +0100 5157975 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5125521&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fnews%2F2011%2F8%2Fstudents-sue-college-failure-provide-access The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) and the law offices of Matthew W. Dietz, filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of Suzanne Bergman and Laura Koschuk, two deaf students, against Daytona State College and its director of the Disability Services Office for their consistent failure to provide deaf students with full access to education at all times. read more (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5125521 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 16:23:55 +0100 5125521 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5125522&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fyoutube.com%2Fv%2FXITbj3NTLUQ Video:  Sorry, you need to install flash to see this content. On August 13th, we celebrate the 150th birthday of George Veditz, the seventh President of the National Association of the Deaf. Born on August 13, 1861. Veditz later became one of the most ardent and visible advocate of the NAD and of American Sign Language. He realized in the early 1900s that the newly developed technology of motion pictures were an ideal way to convey the beauty of sign language to the world. read more (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5125522 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 16:10:00 +0100 5125522 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5125523&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fnews%2F2011%2F8%2Fnad-attends-audism-free-america-rally  The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) joined the Audism Free America rally on July 22, 2011 against the exclusive use of spoken and listening language by deaf and hard of hearing children. The NAD strongly believes that every deaf and hard of hearing person has the right to learn through visual means and to express themselves in American Sign Language (ASL) and English. read more (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5125523 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 21:03:59 +0100 5125523 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5125524&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fyoutube.com%2Fv%2F8vEmhQFW_HM Video:  Sorry, you need to install flash to see this content. The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) is pleased to announce that on August 4, 2011, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released its final rules on the use of toll free (800 or 866 numbers). The order stops the assignment of new toll-free numbers to Video Relay Service (VRS) users and requires the transition to local ten-digit numbers. If a VRS user wishes to obtain a toll free number or continue using his/her toll free number, he/she must pay separately for the toll free number. read more (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5125524 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 22:05:48 +0100 5125524 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5095222&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fnews%2F2011%2F8%2Fnad-asks-dot-waive-hearing-standard-deaf-truck-drivers 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 DOT to waive its hearing requirement and allow them to drive commercial motor vehicles. The DOT requires all applicants for a Commercial Drivers’ License (CDL) to prove that they can hear a forced whisper at not less than 5 feet, or that they have a hearing level of less than 40 decibels in the better ear. read more (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5095222 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 16:53:35 +0100 5095222 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5049588&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Forder-your-copy-wfd-history Type:  Get Involved URL:  http://www.nad.org/sites/default/files/2011/July/WFD-book-Order-Form-USletter-size.pdf (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5049588 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:02:01 +0100 5049588 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5035934&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Fnltc-2011-registration-form file:  NLTC 2011 Registration Form.pdf (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5035934 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 17:26:58 +0100 5035934 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5027505&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Ftarget-field-captioning file:  TargetFieldcaptioning.jpg (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5027505 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 15:43:24 +0100 5027505 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5027506&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Fdebby-patkin file:  Debby Patkin.JPG (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5027506 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 23:04:02 +0100 5027506 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5027507&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Ftarget-field-deaf-and-hard-hearing-night file:  Minnesota Twins Deaf and Hard of Hearing Baseball Day.pdf (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5027507 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 22:35:44 +0100 5027507 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5027508&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fnews%2F2011%2F7%2Fnew-nad-publication-world-federation-deaf-history The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) is pleased to announce publication of World Federation of the Deaf: A History by noted author, Jack R. Gannon. World Federation of the Deaf: A History will debut at the XVI World Congress of the World Federation of the Deaf in Durban, South Africa, July 18-24, 2011. read more (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5027508 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 21:57:56 +0100 5027508 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5027509&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Fwfd-book-order-form-a4-international-size file:  WFD-book-Order-Form-A4size.pdf (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5027509 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 20:05:02 +0100 5027509 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5027510&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Fwfd-book-order-form-us-letter-size file:  WFD-book-Order-Form-USletter-size.pdf (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5027510 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 20:02:00 +0100 5027510 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5027511&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Fwfd-book-flyer-a4-size file:  WFD-book-Flyer-A4size-1.pdf (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5027511 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 19:12:00 +0100 5027511 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5027512&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Fwfd-book-flyer-us-letter-size file:  WFD-book-Flyer-USletter-size-2.pdf (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5027512 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 19:04:53 +0100 5027512 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5027513&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Fjack-r-gannon file:  Jack with books CMYK_opt.jpeg (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5027513 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 19:00:55 +0100 5027513 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5027514&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Fworld-federation-deaf-history file:  WFD Front cover full s_opt.jpeg (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5027514 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 18:59:34 +0100 5027514 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5018831&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Fmillennium-hotel-dome file:  Dome Night.jpg (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5018831 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 23:08:02 +0100 5018831 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5018832&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Fvisiting-minneapolis Type:  Learn More URL:  http://www.minneapolis.org/ (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5018832 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 22:34:00 +0100 5018832 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5018833&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Fminneapolis-light-rail file:  MinneapolisLightRail.jpg (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5018833 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 22:32:10 +0100 5018833 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5018834&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Fminnesota-association-deaf-citizens Type:  Learn More URL:  http://www.minndeaf.org/ (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5018834 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 22:20:18 +0100 5018834 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5018835&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Fminneapolis-skyline file:  Minneapolisskyline.jpg (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5018835 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 22:10:07 +0100 5018835 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5018836&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Fmillennium-hotel file:  MillenniumHotel.jpg (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5018836 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 22:03:51 +0100 5018836 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5018837&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Ftarget-field file:  TargetField.jpg (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5018837 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:58:33 +0100 5018837 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5018838&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Freserve-your-hotel-room Type:  Get Involved URL:  https://gc.synxis.com/rez.aspx?Hotel=11541&Chain=5303&group=1109NADLTC (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5018838 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:42:29 +0100 5018838 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5018839&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Fregister-now Type:  Get Involved URL:  https://www.nad.org/civicrm/event/register?id=22&reset=1 (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5018839 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:41:03 +0100 5018839 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5018840&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2F2011-nltc-logo-medium file:  NLTC_2011_LogoRectangle_MEDIUM.jpg (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5018840 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:34:53 +0100 5018840 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5007574&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2F2010-nad-ylc-blog Type:  Get Involved URL:  http://www.nadylc2010.blogspot.com/ (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5007574 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 18:43:39 +0100 5007574 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5007575&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2F2011-nad-ylc-blog Type:  Get Involved URL:  http://nadylc2011.blogspot.com/ (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5007575 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 18:41:26 +0100 5007575 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5007576&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fnews%2F2011%2F7%2Fdeaf-football-fan-sues-university-kentucky-access The National Association of the Deaf (NAD), Stein & Vargas, LLC, and the Knoll Law Firm, LLC initiated a lawsuit against the University of Kentucky in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky on the behalf of Charles Mitchell, a deaf season-ticket holder to the University of Kentucky football games. read more (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5007576 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 14:44:29 +0100 5007576 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4992203&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fnews%2F2011%2F7%2Fnad-files-lawsuit-make-%25E2%2580%259Cfamily-friendly%25E2%2580%259D-resort-accessible The National Association of the Deaf (NAD), Vargas & Stein, LLP and Chason, Rosner, Leary & Marshall filed a lawsuit against Great Wolf Resorts, Inc. in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. read more (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4992203 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 12:52:38 +0100 4992203 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4984104&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fnews%2F2011%2F6%2Fnad-sues-bbt-bank-denying-relay-calls The National Association of the Deaf (NAD), Vargas & Stein, LLP and Raymond Marshall of Chason, Rosner, Leary & Marshall filed a lawsuit against BB&T Bank in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia on behalf of the Virginia Association of the Deaf, Inc. (VAD) and a deaf Virginia resident, Melanie Williams. The lawsuit alleges that BB&T’s policy of refusing relay calls is a violation of Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. read more (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4984104 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 14:03:50 +0100 4984104 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4959771&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fnews%2F2011%2F6%2Fnad-and-consumer-groups-file-comments-voip-contributions-trs-fund On May 4, 2011, the National Association of the Deaf took the lead, and was joined by other consumer groups, in submitting comments in response to a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking issued by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) asking for comments about VoIP contributions to the Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund. read more (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4959771 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:57:23 +0100 4959771 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4959772&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fnews%2F2011%2F6%2Fnad-and-consumer-groups-file-comments-fcc-rates-and-compensation-vrs On May 16, 2011, the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) took the lead, and was joined by other consumer groups, in submitting comments in response to a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking issued by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) asking for comments about rates and compensation for Video Relay Service (VRS) for the 2011-12 Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services (“TRS”) Fund year. The FCC sets the annual rates and compensation for VRS. read more (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4959772 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:48:25 +0100 4959772 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4959773&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fnews%2F2011%2F6%2Fnad-and-consumer-groups-file-comments-advanced-communications-services On April 25, 2011, the NAD, along with other consumer organizations, submitted comments in response to a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking issued by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) asking for comments about “advanced communications.” The Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (Accessibility Act), signed by President Obama last fall, requires that providers of advanced communications services (ACS) and manufacturers of equipment used for ACS make their services and products accessible to people with disabilities, unless it is not achievablread more (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4959773 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:39:45 +0100 4959773 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4959774&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fnews%2F2011%2F6%2Fnad-takes-action-response-new-fcc-rules-limiting-international-vrs-calls On June 1, 2011, the NAD took the lead, and was joined by other consumer groups, in filing a petition for reconsideration of the recently enacted  Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules prohibiting compensation for Video Relay Service (VRS) calls that originate with Internet connections from international IP addresses, and clarification of the limited exception for pre-registered U.S. residents. read more (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4959774 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:29:00 +0100 4959774 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4952057&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fnews%2F2011%2F6%2Fplease-take-nad-survey-upcoming-rid-workshop The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) has developed a survey to identify the perceptions of our community about "advocacy" through the services provided by sign language interpreters. read more (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4952057 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 21:55:21 +0100 4952057 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4933436&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Fnad-vs-netflix-lawsuit file:  NAD, et al. v. Netflix Complaint.pdf (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4933436 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 23:16:04 +0100 4933436 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4933437&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fyoutube.com%2Fv%2Ft9lQq2SL7bo Video:  Sorry, you need to install flash to see this content. 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  read more (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4933437 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 20:43:34 +0100 4933437 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4933438&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fyoutube.com%2Fv%2FICBGc3FXFyQ Hello, I am Howard Rosenblum, CEO of the National Association of the Deaf (NAD). This is my first vlog, and it is about a crisis currently facing our deaf children, schools for the deaf, and our language, American Sign Language.read more (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4933438 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 21:29:38 +0100 4933438 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4911050&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fnews%2F2011%2F6%2Fnad-and-dyusa-announce-2011-wfdys-youth-camp-delegates The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) and Deaf Youth USA (DYUSA) announce the selection of four delegates to represent the United States of America at the fifth World Federation of the Deaf Youth Section (WFDYS) Youth Camp in Durban, South Africa from July 6–14, 2011. read more (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4911050 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 16:24:58 +0100 4911050 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4911051&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fnews%2F2011%2F6%2Fwells-fargo-bank-settles-us-dept-justice-denying-relay-calls The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) is thrilled that Wells Fargo Bank has settled with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) over its refusal to accept relay calls, among other violations. Wells Fargo had been blatantly refusing to accept relay calls from deaf and hard of hearing individuals. The NAD led the way in filing over 15 complaints with the DOJ for deaf and hard of hearing individuals against this illegal practice. read more (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4911051 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 20:00:10 +0100 4911051 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4871465&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fnews%2F2011%2F5%2Fnad-monitoring-accessibility-response-natural-disasters The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) has been monitoring the recent natural disasters in different states to ensure that the response by federal, state, and local governments; emergency management agencies and disaster relief organizations; and media outlets reporting on the disaster are accessible. We are paying close attention to the tornadoes such as the one in Joplin, Missouri and the overflowing of the Mississippi river in populated areas. The NAD is concerned about the welfare of deaf and hard of hearing people who may be affected.read more (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4871465 Thu, 26 May 2011 16:54:44 +0100 4871465 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4871466&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fblogs%2Falexiskashar%2Fdid-new-york-schools-deaf-win-or-lose 2011 has been a year of state budget cuts, and schools for the deaf in many states have faced severe cuts or the risk of closure. New York, with the largest number of state supported schools for the deaf, a total of 8, was one of those states at risk. New York’s Governor proposed that the state stop funding the state supported schools for the deaf through a line-item appropriation in the state budget. The New York deaf community came together at a rally in the state’s Capitol in Albany to protest the Governor’s proposal. read more (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4871466 Thu, 26 May 2011 16:02:53 +0100 4871466 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4862157&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fcontent%2Fnad-ceo-power-lunch file:  PowerLunch.jpg (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4862157 Wed, 25 May 2011 22:49:45 +0100 4862157 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4862158&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fnews%2F2011%2F5%2Fnad-supports-recognition-italian-sign-language-lis The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) in the United States stands in solidarity with the Italian deaf and hard of hearing community and the Ente Nazionale per la protezione e l’assistenza dei Sordi (ENS, the Italian National Association of the Deaf) to support full recognition of the native sign language of Italy, Lingua dei Segni Italiana (LIS). The Italian Parliament originally planned to recognize LIS as an official and full-fledged language but now is planning to characterize it as a sub-language of mimes and gestures. read more (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4862158 Wed, 25 May 2011 00:02:54 +0100 4862158 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4862159&cid=s_38768_161_f&fid=38768&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fnews%2F2011%2F5%2Fhand-waves-matlin-celebrity-apprentice-finale The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) commends the extraordinary accomplishments of Academy-Award winning actress Marlee Matlin during her recent remarkable feats on NBC's "Celebrity Apprentice". In every challenge of her life, she has shown the world that a deaf person can be successful in any environment when full access to communication is provided. As Marlee explained during the final episode that aired on May 22, 2011, "When I was a little girl, people said to me that I could not be an actress. read more (Source: National Association of the Deaf) National Association of the Deaf news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4862159 Tue, 24 May 2011 03:28:53 +0100 4862159