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NAD E-News
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
NAD Elated with ICED Rejection of 1880 Milan Congress Resolutions
On Monday, July 19, 2010 the International Congress on the Education of the Deaf (ICED) opened its 21st Congress with a historic announcement that it formally rejects the resolutions passed at its 2nd Congress (commonly known as the 1880 Milan Congress) which discouraged the use of sign language in the education of the deaf. This move follows a recent letter (link below) by the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) and numerous advocacy organizations and leaders throughout the world urging the ICED to formally reject their previous resolutions and embrace signed languages and deaf cultures. Links for the ICED press release, introduction, and statement of principle and accord for the future are listed below.
The original resolutions passed at the 1880 Milan Congress did irreparable damage to deaf individuals, educators, professionals, schools and communities around the world. Established in the same year as the 1880 Milan Congress, the NAD was shaped by deaf leaders who believed in the right of the American deaf community to use sign language, to congregate on issues important to them, and to have its interests represented at the national level. These beliefs remain true to this day, with American Sign Language as a core value.
"We are elated to see that, for the first time in 130 years, the ICED has joined us in rejecting the actions of its predecessors and moving forward to improve educational systems for the global deaf and hard of hearing community. We are grateful and proud to see the ICED take this important and very appropriate step towards reconciliation," said NAD President Bobbie Beth Scoggins. "The formal rejection of the 1880 resolutions made in Milan by the ICED realizes a dream that we have had for 130 years. Together with the ICED we have taken the first steps towards a beautiful, bilingual future of cooperation and mutual respect."
NAD Letter – www.nad.org/blogs/bobbie-bethscoggins/nad-requests-iced-recognize-sign-language-human-right
ICED Press Release – www.iced2010.com/pdf/Press Release.pdf
ICED Introduction – www.iced2010.com/pdf/Introduction.pdf
ICED Statement of Principle and Accord for the Future – www.iced2010.com/pdf/Statement
of Principle and Accord for the Future(1).pdf
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The National Association of the Deaf
8630 Fenton Street, Suite 820
Silver Spring, MD 20910-3819
United States
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The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) Board of Directors announces that after conducting a nationwide search, it has selected Howard A. Rosenblum as its next Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Rosenblum comes to the NAD from Equip for Equality in Chicago, Illinois, where he was Senior Attorney, and brings nearly two decades of leadership and advocacy experience. Mr. Rosenblum along with all other finalists gave presentations at the 50th Biennial NAD Conference in Philadelphia that can be found on the NAD website.
“It is my honor to work for such a historic organization such as the NAD and to work with such a talented and passionate Board of Directors and staff,” said Mr. Rosenblum. “I look forward to making a positive difference and to doing all I can to serve Deaf America and to raising awareness of the deaf community as first-class citizens and contributors.”
“The Board has full confidence that Mr. Rosenblum has the organizational and advocacy experience we need as the NAD faces a budget crisis and ongoing redefinitions in national accessibility policies. Equally important, Mr. Rosenblum embraces the core values inherent to the NAD – equal access to information and to society, communication as a human right, and American Sign Language legitimacy,” said NAD President Dr. Bobbie Beth Scoggins. The Board looks forward to Mr. Rosenblum’s strong leadership in strengthening our organization’s capacity to advocating for our rights as first-class citizens and consumers.
Mr. Rosenblum will become the seventh Chief Executive Officer in the 130-year history of the organization, succeeding Nancy Bloch, who took office in 1992 as the first female CEO in NAD’s history. Ms. Bloch will end her service in March of 2011, having overseen the NAD’s national policymaking and advocacy efforts in the first few years of the Americans with Disabilities Act, through the Decoder Circuitry Act of 1996 and through the nationwide implementation of telecommunications relay services, among other civil rights milestones impacting the deaf and hard of hearing populations.
Transparency and integrity have served as two guiding principles throughout the CEO search process. Comprehensive information on the CEO search process is available at www.nad.org/ceosearch, and includes captioned vlogs and announcements, the search timeline, position description, finalist profiles, frequently asked questions, and related details.
Dr. Scoggins added “Please join the NAD Board of Directors in congratulating and welcoming Howard A. Rosenblum as the newest CEO of the NAD.”
About the NAD
The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) was established in 1880 by deaf leaders who believed in the right of the American deaf community to use sign language, to congregate on issues important to them, and to have its interests represented at the national level. These beliefs remain true to this day, with American Sign Language as a core value. As a nonprofit federation, the mission of the NAD is to preserve, protect, and promote the civil, human, and linguistic rights of deaf and hard of hearing individuals in the United States of America. The advocacy scope of the NAD is broad, covering the breadth of a lifetime and impacting future generations in the areas of early intervention, education, employment, health care, technology, telecommunications, youth leadership, and more.
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50th Biennial NAD Conference Update
Not Yet Registered? Register On-Site
Interested persons wishing to register at the last minute for the 50th Biennial NAD Conference can purchase Non-Combo basic registration and optional event tickets at the registration desk. Those who pre-registered can also purchase optional event tickets onsite; for details go to: http://www.nad.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=379&qid=985828
Welcome Ceremony Keynoters
Join us for a conference kick off at the Welcome Ceremony, starting at 9:00 am on Wednesday, July 7 with keynote presenters Claudia Gordon and MJ Bienvenu, with video greeting by Marlee Matlin. Register in advance so you don’t miss this!
FINAL CALL for Youth Luncheon and Closing Banquet
If you want to attend either or both optional events, the deadline for ticket purchases is Thursday, July 8 at 12:00 noon.
Exciting Silent and Live Auction Items
For the first time ever, truly classy items are up for grabs! Attendees can bid on silent auction items that are displayed in the Exhibit Hall – for details, see http://www.nad.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=380&qid=985828. On Saturday evening July 10 at 8:00 pm doors will open to the public for the Live Auction, emceed by Ed Waterstreet and Julie Rems-Smario for an exciting close to the conference week! For live auction details, see http://www.nad.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=381&qid=985828.
Hand Waves to Recognition Awards Recipients [http://www.nad.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=382&qid=985828]
Click here to learn more about biennial NAD awards and deserving individuals and corporations who will receive special recognition during the conference week.
CEO Finalist Presentations
Mark your schedules to watch each of the four CEO Finalists give their presentations starting at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, July 7 after the General Forum.
Follow @NADtweets, @NADConf and #NAD10
Use Twitter to keep up with 50th Biennial NAD Conference activities – follow @NADtweets and @NADConf, and use #NAD10 as a trending topic.
Explore Philly: In ASL! [http://www.nad.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=384&qid=985828]
Click on the title link to view two vlogs, by Jon Kovacs and “Explore Philly: in ASL!” by Philadelphia deaf leaders and advocates, highlighting the many reasons why you must attend the 50th Biennial NAD Conference! Located in the heart of the business district, surrounded by restaurants and the Reading Terminal Market, the Philadelphia Marriott-Downtown is the perfect place to stay for the 50th Biennial NAD Conference, with everything happening within the hotel! To learn about low-cost parking near the hotel, click here. [http://www.nad.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=386&qid=985828]
More About Conference Events [http://www.nad.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=388&qid=985828]
Learn more about major conference events – click on the title link to view a vlog by Kirsten Poston, Appointed Member of the NAD Board of Directors, which is also summarized below. All conference events are accessible in ASL and English (CART).
• Join loyal NAD supporters at the Order of Georges/Georgettes Breakfast on Tuesday, July 6 with emcee Kirsten Poston, keynote presenter Kelby Brick, and Golden Rose award presentation to Barbara Schmidt! (Ticket sales now closed)
• Watch your delegates in action as they discuss issues important to you and the American deaf community at the Council of Representatives meeting all day on Tuesday, July 6, with Robert M. Greenmun award presentation to Cynthia Weitzel.
• Become part of history with a memorable Welcome Ceremony on Wednesday morning, July 7. Celebrate the 50th biennial gathering of the NAD and its 130th anniversary, plus the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, with President Bobbie Beth Scoggins and keynoter presenters Claudia Gordon and MJ Bienvenu, with award presentations as follows: Accessibility – Google, NFL and CBS; Media Advocacy – Marlee Matlin, and Spirit of the NAD – Benjamin Soukup.
• Participate in the General Forum (open to all individual and organizational NAD members) with award presentations as follows: Frederick Schreiber Distinguished Service – Howard Rosenblum, Randall McClelland – Jamie Berke, and Youth – James Wilson III and Leah Katz-Hernandez on Wednesday afternoon, July 7.
• Meet the four CEO Finalists and watch their individual CEO Finalist Presentations on Wednesday afternoon, July 7 after the General Forum (click here to learn about the CEO search process). [http://www.nad.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=390&qid=985828]
• Catch up with old friends and make new ones at the Senior Citizen’s Luncheon on Friday, July 9 with emcee Gertie Galloway and keynote presenter Roz Rosen, with award presentations as follows: Andrew J. Foster Teaching Excellence – Robert Davila; Senior Citizens – Ronald Hirano and Virginia Luke! (Ticket sales now closed)
• Don’t miss the College Bowl Finals on Thursday, July 8, emceed by Paul Rutowski! Click below for photos and details on this year’s contestants and coaches – which team will bring home the trophy? Who will have the most spirited team support? How many questions will you be able to answer? [http://www.nad.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=392&qid=985828]
• Root for your favorite contestant at the Miss Deaf America Ambassador Finals on Friday, July 9 with emcees Evon Black and Frank Dattolo and outgoing Miss Deaf America Michelle Lapides! Click below for photos and details on this year’s contestants – will your favorite win the coveted title? [http://www.nad.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=394&qid=985828]
• Watch delegates in action at the Council of Representatives meeting on Saturday morning, July 10 where they will vote on priorities for 2010-2012, elect officers and regional representatives for the new term (click below for names of Official Candidates for Board Service and Candidate Questions and Answers), with the following award presentations: Knights of the Flying Fingers – Tawny Holmes, Alexis Kashar, Melissa Malzkuhn, Sheila Conlon Mentkowski, Jeff Rosen and Louis Schwarz. [http://www.nad.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=406&qid=985828 http://www.nad.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=398&qid=985828]
• Take part in the Youth Luncheon on Saturday, July 10 with emcee Lissette Molina and keynote presenters Alim Chandani and Jennifer Yost Ortiz and at the same time celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Youth Leadership Camp!
• End the week on Saturday evening, July 11 at the Closing Ceremonies & Banquet featuring the world acclaimed National Theatre of the Deaf and a tribute to outgoing CEO Nancy Bloch, with special award presentations by Bloch and NAD President Bobbie Beth Scoggins
• And that’s not all! The ballroom doors will open at 8 pm on Saturday evening, July 11 for a Live Auction (open to the public!) with emcees Julie Rems-Smario and Ed Waterstreet!
Expand Your Horizons with Workshops and Commissions [http://www.nad.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=400&qid=985828]
The 50th Biennial NAD Conference is the place to go for skills development and advancement strategies as well as opportunities to attend and provide feedback at issues-oriented sessions. Seventy workshops and commissions will be offered with topics ranging from Video Captioning on You Tube, Interacting with Law Enforcement, Speed Networking: Advancing Your Career, Grassroots Advocacy Strategies, ASL Poetry, Deaf Self Advocacy, What Your Interpreter Wished You Knew, Disability Disclosure and so much more! Click on the link above for workshop/commission schedule with presenter names, titles and descriptions. For more information on presenter bios, click: http://www.nad.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=402&qid=985828.
Our Gratitude to Conference Sponsors for their Support [http://www.nad.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=404&qid=985828]
Our appreciation goes to the Conference sponsors listed below for their generous support of the work of the NAD – please click on live links on the main page to learn more about each sponsor.
"Founder" Level
• Sorenson
• ZVRS
"Heritage" Level
• Access Interpreting
• CSD
• Purple
"Liberty" Level
• AT&T
• Gallaudet University
• Kentucky Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
• RIT/NTID
"Independence" Level
• AOL
• Verizon
"Constitution" Level
• Blackberry
• CaptionFirst
• Deaf Access Solutions
• DeafVision
• Liberty Resources
• New Mexico Commission for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
• Ultratec
"Justice" Level
• Dash Carrier Services
• DHCC
• NCIEC
• TracFone
"Stars and Stripes" Level
• Amtrak
• ASLTA
• Brilliant Echo
• Deaf Politics
• Kansas Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Five Things You Must Do in Philadelphia
• Stroll America’s most historic square mile
• Soak in arts and culture
• Network at night
• Explore the outdoors
• Shop ’til you drop
Philadelphia, Here I Come!
• Getting Here – http://www.nad.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=408&qid=985828
• Getting Around Town – http://www.nad.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=410&qid=985828
• Going to Museums and Attractions – http://www.nad.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=412&qid=985828
Onwards to a Wonderful Gathering in Philadelphia
We look forward to your being with us for a productive, enriching and fun-filled celebration in the City of Brotherly Love!
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The National Association of the Deaf
8630 Fenton Street, Suite 820
Silver Spring, MD 20910-3819
United States
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NAD CEO Search Process – Announcement of Finalists
>> Click here to view ASL vlog with captions (http://www.nad.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=376&qid=956379)
Hello! I am Bobbie Beth Scoggins, president of the National Association of the Deaf. This is a special announcement on the CEO Search process, begun in the summer of 2009 by the NAD Board of Directors.
In October 2009, the Board established an ad hoc CEO Search Committee (CSC) comprised of eight representatives, including two Board members.
For the next several months, the CSC collected stakeholder feedback and developed a CEO profile and announcement for Board approval. Once this was posted, the CSC worked hard to recruit prospects, evaluate initial applicants, and interview selected individuals.
In the spring of 2010, the CSC completed its charge with submission of the names of top candidates to the Board with all collected information.
On behalf of the Board, I wish to express our deepest gratitude to the eight members of the CSC for contributing their valuable time and expertise and helping to move along the CEO Search.
After careful review and further consideration, the Board is now ready to release the names of finalists for the CEO position.
This is an exciting time – we are now ”“this close” to selecting a CEO who will lead national advocacy efforts for our community and will serve a highly visible spokesperson on many important issues affecting us.
It is now my great pleasure to announce CEO finalists, in alphabetical order:
Shane H. Feldman
Charity Reedy Hines
Howard A. Rosenblum
Darlene Goncz Zangara
Each of the CEO finalists will give their presentations to the public and interact with stakeholders at the 50th Biennial NAD Conference which takes place July 6-10, 2010 in Philadelphia, PA.
Profiles on each of the finalists are now available at www.nad.org/ceosearch, where you can also get in-depth information on the CEO Search process including vlogs and announcements, timelines, position description, finalist profiles,
frequently asked questions, and related details.
Transparency is important to us. We want to make sure everyone knows what’s happening with the CEO Search process. Please help us spread the word – share this vlog through Facebook, Twitter, and email. Share the news with your family and friends. If you have comments, you are more than welcome to contact the NAD
Board of Directors at ceosearch@nad.org.
Again, on behalf of the NAD Board, I want to congratulate each finalist for reaching this point in the CEO Search process and we express our gratitude to those who applied or sent in nominations.
We look forward to the Conference and hope to see you with us in Philadelphia!
About the NAD
The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) was established in 1880 by deaf leaders who believed in the right of the American deaf community to use sign language, to congregate on issues important to them, and to have its interests
represented at the national level. These beliefs remain true to this day, with American Sign Language as a core value. As a nonprofit federation, the mission of the NAD is to preserve, protect, and promote the civil, human, and linguistic rights of deaf and hard of hearing individuals in the United States of America.
The advocacy scope of the NAD is broad, covering the breadth of a lifetime and impacting future generations in the areas of early intervention, education, employment, health care, technology,
telecommunications, youth leadership, and more. For details, visit www.nad.org.
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The National Association of the Deaf
8630 Fenton Street, Suite 820
Silver Spring, MD 20910-3819
United States
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