https://www.nad.org/resources/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
This page provides a wide range of information for deaf and hard of hearing people, their families, and friends. This page is also helpful for employers,
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https://www.nad.org/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
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https://www.nad.org/resources/advocacy-letters/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
Even though the Americans with Disabilities Act was passed in 1990, Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, and hard of hearing people still face discrimination in
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/resources/health-care-and-mental-health-services/health-care-providers/questions-and-answers-for-health-care-providers/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
Doctors, nurses, dentists, specialists, therapists, and other health care providers must communicate effectively to provide appropriate, effective, quality
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/resources/american-sign-language/what-is-american-sign-language/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
American Sign Language (ASL) is a visual language. With signing, the brain processes linguistic information through the eyes. The shape, placement, and
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/make-a-donation/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
Your donation helps the NAD protect civil rights, fund vital programs, and empower the next generation of leaders and advocates. Whether it’s a
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/resources/technology/television-and-closed-captioning/filing-closed-captioning-complaints/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
When you see a television program that has no captions, missing captions, delayed captions, captions that are garbled, displayed too fast, or unreadable, you
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/resources/technology/video-remote-interpreting/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
Federal civil rights laws require covered entities to ensure effective communication with people who are deaf or hard of hearing. For people who communicate
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/resources/education/other-educational-opportunities/ada-obligations-of-private-schools-classes-or-programs/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
This memorandum addresses the obligations of businesses, schools, organizations, recreational organizations, daycare centers, museums, and institutions to
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/about-us/priorities/2012-conference-priorities/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
Delegates representing state association affiliates, eligible nonprofit organization affiliates and other groups voted on top priorities for 2012-2014 during
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/resources/international-advocacy/un-convention-on-the-rights-of-persons-with-disabilities/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
The international rights of persons with disabilities are grounded in a broad framework based on the United Nations Charter, the Universal Declaration of
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/about-us/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) is the nation's premier civil rights organization of, by and for deaf and hard of hearing individuals in the United
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/about-us/law-advocacy-center/faq/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
The NAD Law and Advocacy Center advocates on public policy issues of concern to the deaf and hard of hearing community, particularly at the national level,
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/resources/education/language-deprivation-taskforce/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
https://www.youtube.com/embed/5srsUxY6Bts
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https://www.nad.org/members/sections/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/resources/civil-rights-laws/americans-with-disabilities-act/public-accommodations/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
Places of public accommodation (private businesses that are open to the public) must give people with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in and
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/resources/early-intervention-for-infants-and-toddlers/community-participation/shared-experience-new-mexico/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
Step*Hi – New Mexico’s Early Intervention Program for Children Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing – Why it Works!
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https://www.nad.org/about-us/advertise/nadmag-advertising-kit/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
Advertising is on hold for the upcoming edition of NADmag. If you have questions, please contact Donna Morris.
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/resources/civil-rights-laws/communications-act/21st-century-communications-and-video-accessibility-act/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
In summary, the “Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act,” when passed would update the Communications Act and establish new
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/about-us/team/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
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https://www.nad.org/resources/civil-rights-laws/rehabilitation-act-of-1973/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is the federal law that approves grants to states for vocational rehabilitation services, supported employment, independent
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/resources/technology/internet-access-and-broadband/government-websites/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
The NAD urges all government agencies to ensure that their websites are accessible by people who are deaf or hard of hearing. When audio or audiovisual
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/deaf-kids/education-advocates/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
The NAD has an Education Advocate program which was established in May 2012 to address current concerns regarding quality education and appropriate language
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https://www.nad.org/resources/technology/telephone-and-relay-services/message-to-businesses-dont-hang-up/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
The NAD has received an increasing number of reports that businesses are refusing to receive calls from or do business with people who use a relay service.
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https://www.nad.org/resources/technology/telephone-and-relay-services/captioned-telephone-service-cts/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
A captioned telephone is a special telephone that has a built-in screen to display in text (captions) everything the other person on the call says. Captioned
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/resources/american-sign-language/international-week-of-the-deaf/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
International Week of the Deaf is celebrated by the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) and its national associations and their affiliates globally during the
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/resources/american-sign-language/learning-american-sign-language/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
Learning American Sign Language (ASL) takes time, patience, practice, and a sense of humor.
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/resources/justice/jails-and-prisons/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
Deaf and hard of hearing detainees held pending a hearing have the same right as their hearing peers to participate in the programs, services, and activities
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/about-us/priorities/2012-conference-resolutions/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
Delegates representing state association affiliates, eligible nonprofit organization affiliates and other groups voted on resolutions during the 51st Biennial
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/resources/civil-rights-laws/television-decoder-circuitry-act/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
The Television Decoder Circuitry Act of 1990 requires television receivers with picture screens 13 inches or larger to have built-in decoder circuitry
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/resources/technology/assistive-listening/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
The NAD advocates for the provision of assistive listening systems and devices when necessary to ensure effective communication with individuals who are deaf
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/resources/civil-rights-laws/americans-with-disabilities-act/state-and-local-government-services/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
Deaf and hard of hearing people have the right to have effective communication with state and local government agencies. Title II of the Americans with
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/youth/youth-leadership-camp/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
The NAD Youth Leadership Camp (YLC) is an intensive educational four-week summer program for deaf and hard of hearing high school students. The camp provides
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/resources/emergency-preparedness/dont-throw-away-your-tty/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
Today’s technology presents our community with many communication choices. We can text message our boss on a cell phone, IM our kids on a PDA (like a
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/resources/civil-rights-laws/fair-housing-act/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
If you are buying or selling a home, your right to communication access with real estate agents, bankers, mortgage brokers, and others involved in the sale
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/resources/early-intervention-for-infants-and-toddlers/information-for-parents/sign-language-for-parents/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
If you are the parent of a child who has just been identified as deaf or hard of hearing, you probably have a lot of questions. What will my child’s life be
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/members/golden-hand-award/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
Qualifications for Nominations of the Golden Hand Award:
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https://www.nad.org/resources/justice/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
Deaf and hard of hearing individuals face greater legal challenges due to communication barriers that are typically not recognized by lawyers, courts, or
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/resources/justice/courts/communication-access-in-state-and-local-courts/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
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https://www.nad.org/about-us/position-statements/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
Position Statements Related to American Sign Language
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https://www.nad.org/resources/technology/telephone-and-relay-services/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
Many older deaf and hard of hearing Americans remember relying on their families, friends, or neighbors to make a simple phone call. Today, deaf and hard of
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/contact-nad/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/resources/technology/caption-access-in-movie-theaters/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
The NAD has long advocated for caption access in movie theaters. There are two elements to the ability to view captioned movies using captioning devices in
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/resources/health-care-and-mental-health-services/mental-health-services/model-mental-health-for-deaf-and-hard-of-hearing-individuals-bill-of-rights-act/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
Model Mental Health For Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals Bill of Rights Act
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https://www.nad.org/resources/employment-and-vocational-rehabilitation/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
Since its inception in 1880 and early achievement securing the right to federal civil service employment, the NAD has continuously sought to increase
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/resources/american-sign-language/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
The NAD values deaf and hard of hearing Americans with diverse perspectives, experiences, and abilities. We embrace diversity and inclusiveness as core values
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/resources/education/higher-education/state-and-local-colleges-and-universities/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
State and local colleges and other post-secondary institutions have obligations under two federal laws to provide effective communication with their students
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/resources/technology/television-and-closed-captioning/analog-and-digital-closed-captioning/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
Today, there are two types of captioning. Old analog captions (called CEA-608 captions) display only white text on a black background. New digital captions
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/about-us/priorities/2016-conference-priorities/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
Delegates representing state association affiliates, eligible nonprofit organization affiliates and other groups voted on top priorities for 2016-2018 during
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/resources/technology/telephone-and-relay-services/ip-captioned-telephone-service/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service (IP CTS) was approved by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as a form of relay service in 2007. IP CTS
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/seniors/senior-resources/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
https://youtu.be/1jOUjpZ8ZzA
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https://www.nad.org/resources/transportation-and-travel/cruise-lines/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
The United States Supreme Court held in Spector v. Norwegian Cruise Line Ltd that American flagged cruise ships and foreign flagged cruise ships that dock at
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https://www.nad.org/join/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
Join among thousands and become part of the National Association of the Deaf (NAD), the nation's premier and oldest civil rights organization of, by and for
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https://www.nad.org/resources/webinars/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
Planned Deaf Youth Navigating Challenges and Building Bridges | Rescheduled to Fall 2024 Archived Real Talk, Good Action Webinar Series Me Privileged?
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https://www.nad.org/resources/justice/courts/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
If you expect to be in a state or local court for any reason, you or your lawyer must contact the court in advance to request the accommodations that are
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/about-us/priorities/2014-conference-priorities/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
Delegates representing state association affiliates, eligible nonprofit organization affiliates and other groups voted on top priorities for 2014-2016 during
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/en_espanol
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/resources/technology/telephone-and-relay-services/interoperability/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
Deaf and hard of hearing individuals should be able to use relay anytime with anyone using any relay provider, just as two persons who can hear can call each
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/resources/international-advocacy/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) represents the United States at the General Assembly and World Congress of the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD),
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/resources/health-care-and-mental-health-services/mental-health-services/promoting-a-bill-of-rights-to-ensure-appropriate-direct-mental-health-services-for-individuals-who-are-deaf-or-hard-of-hearing/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/resources/justice/jails-and-prisons/rights-of-deaf-and-hard-of-hearing-inmates/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
Deaf and hard of hearing people serving prison terms are frequently denied basic due process rights and access to rehabilitation programs and prison services
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/resources/technology/telephone-and-relay-services/ten-digit-numbers-and-9-1-1-emergency-services/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
The NAD, along with other consumer groups, continue to advocate for improved access to the telephone network through Internet-based relay services, such as
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/resources/education/higher-education/private-colleges-and-other-post-secondary-institutions/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
This memorandum addresses the obligations of private colleges and universities to provide auxiliary aids and services to deaf and hard of hearing students.
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/about-us/advertise/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
We invite you to advertise your products and/or services in the NADmag, a glossy, full color, bi-monthly magazine published by the National Association of the
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https://www.nad.org/events/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
The NAD holds events to build and broaden awareness and support of our work, touch base with and strengthen the community, train future leaders, discuss and
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https://www.nad.org/resources/technology/television-and-closed-captioning/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
The role of television in American society is broad. From provision of news and entertainment, to the delivery of education, to broadcasting emergency
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/resources/emergency-preparedness/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
Emergencies happen across the country in various forms: hurricanes, tornados, floods, fires, terrorist attacks, and other natural and manmade
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/resources/health-care-and-mental-health-services/video-remote-interpreting/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
Federal civil rights laws require covered entities to ensure effective communication with people who are deaf or hard of hearing. For people who communicate
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/resources/education/k-12-education/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
The issues surrounding the education of deaf and hard of hearing students are unique and complex. Students must have access to full communication in the
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/resources/technology/television-and-closed-captioning/political-advertising/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
Regulations issued by the Federal Election Commission (FEC) require captioning for presidential candidates who receive federal funding, as part of the Form
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/resources/early-intervention-for-infants-and-toddlers/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
About 2 to 3 out of every 1,000 children in the United States are born deaf or hard of hearing. Over 90% of these children are born to parents who can
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/resources/technology/internet-access-and-broadband/captioning-on-the-internet/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
The NAD strongly advocates for captioning of all audio and audiovisual information and material, regardless of distribution method.
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/resources/transportation-and-travel/air-travel/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
Have you ever missed a flight because there was a gate change and no visual information was provided? Have you sat at a gate for hours wondering why your
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/about-us/law-advocacy-center/highlights/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
Captioning for Access
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https://www.nad.org/resources/transportation-and-travel/air-travel/complaints-resolution-official/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
Each air carrier must have at least one Complaints Resolution Official (CRO) available at each airport during times of scheduled air carrier operations. The
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/resources/health-care-and-mental-health-services/mental-health-services/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
Obtaining mental health services is a personal and private decision. It can also be very challenging – and especially challenging for people who are deaf or
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/resources/early-intervention-for-infants-and-toddlers/community-participation/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
Support Families in Your Community
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/about-us/board-and-cr-minutes/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
Final minutes (PDF links) for NAD Board Meetings and Council of Representatives Meetings are listed below, starting July 2008.
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/resources/early-intervention-for-infants-and-toddlers/information-for-parents/transition-into-preschool/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
If your child is approaching his/her third birthday you may have been informed that s/he is no longer eligible for “early intervention” services. You may
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/resources/civil-rights-laws/individuals-with-disabilities-education-act/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a federal law that requires states and school districts to ensure that children with disabilities
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/policy-institute/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
Mission: Established in 2018, the NAD Policy Institute aims to develop and promote best practices and policy statements regarding communication access across
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/about-us/aha
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/resources/fair-housing/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development created 12 videos in American Sign Language (ASL) with English captioning. These videos provide critical
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/members/nadhandwaves/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
The NAD gives monthly #NADhandwaves to people in our community. This is a great opportunity for the NAD to recognize exemplary people or the work they do.
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/resources/technology/television-and-closed-captioning/closed-captioning-decoders/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
The Television Decoder Circuitry Act requires television receivers with picture screens 13 inches or larger to have built-in decoder circuitry designed to
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/youth/junior-nad/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
The Junior NAD, a program of the NAD, offers deaf and hard of hearing students in 7th through 12th grade opportunities to develop leadership skills, learn and
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/archived-comments/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
NAD Comments to ADA Title II Proposed Rules, 2008 NAD Comments to ADA Title III Proposed Rules, 2008
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/about-us/faq/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
You can learn about the mission and vision of the NAD here. The NAD focuses on the top priorities. The NAD aims to serve the deaf and hard of hearing
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/resources/civil-rights-laws/no-child-left-behind-act/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act, currently known as the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), is a wide ranging law meant to provide support to schools
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/resources/how-to-file-a-complaint/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
Have you ever experienced discrimination because you are a deaf or hard of hearing person? The NAD strongly encourages you to file a complaint so that you may
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/resources/technology/lifeline/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
There are many low-income Americans that cannot afford Internet even though Internet is a big part of our generation today. It allows for access to education,
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/about-us/vision-2020
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/past-workshops/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/resources/technology/telephone-and-relay-services/introductory-remarks-at-the-fcc-workshop-on-vrs-reform/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/2026/04/02/nad-headquarters-update-4-2-2026/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
English translation:
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https://www.nad.org/youth/college-bowl/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
Held at every NAD Conference, College Bowl is a spirited academic bowl style event that brings together deaf contestants from top colleges and universities
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/resources/technology/assistive-listening/hearing-aids/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
Hearing aids cost thousands of dollars. The NAD will continue to seek ways fund coverage or reimbursement for hearing aids to make hearing aids an affordable
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/resources/directories/statewide-universities-that-accept-asl/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
Statewide Universities That Accept ASL in Fulfillment of Foreign Language Requirements
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/resources/early-intervention-for-infants-and-toddlers/information-for-parents/more-resources/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
nad national associationdeaf
https://www.nad.org/resources/education/cogswell-bill-history-and-update/
NAD - National Association of the Deaf
We need your support! NAD Education Policy Specialist, Sarah, explains the goals of the Cogswell Macy Act (CMA) and ways you can support deaf, hard of
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