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NAD E-NEWS SUMMARY
This inaugural summary highlights what the NAD has done for the period of
February 27-March 10, 2010. Use the URL next to the title of individual news or
blog items to see the full story/feature.
NAD Issues Call for Recognition Award Nominations (March 10, 2010)
<http://www.nad.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=246&qid=639406>
The NAD Board of Directors invites nominations for Recognition Awards to be
presented during the 50th Biennial NAD Conference to be held July 6-10, 2010 in
Philadelphia, PA. Click on title for submission instructions; all award
nominations must be received at NAD no later than Monday, April 12, 2010; late
or incomplete submissions will not be accepted after this date.
Local 10-digit Numbers Are Superior to Toll Free Numbers (March 10, 2010; video
included)
<http://www.nad.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=253&qid=639406>
Since November 2009, all VRS and IP Relay users have local 10-digit numbers. The
NAD believes that local 10-digit numbers for VRS and IP Relay users are superior
to personal toll free numbers (800 or 866 numbers). However, many VRS and IP
Relay users still have two numbers – a local 10-digit number and a toll free
number. This was not the goal of the local 10-digit numbering plan. The NAD
encourages VRS and IP Relay users to use their local 10-digit numbers and stop
using personal toll free numbers.
Update on Toll Free Numbers (March 10, 2010; video included)
<http://www.nad.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=254&qid=639406>
The NAD, working with TDI and other consumer groups, advocated strongly for the
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to allow people to use VRS and IP Relay
toll free numbers (800 or 866 numbers) the same way hearing people use toll free
numbers. Today, as a result of these efforts, all calls to VRS and IP Relay
toll free numbers are connected. The FCC will review and may develop new
policies for toll free numbers.
NAD Briefs Broadband and Cable Lawyers about H.R. 3101 (March 8, 2010)
<http://www.nad.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=247&qid=639406>
Rosaline Crawford, director NAD Law and Advocacy Center, presented information
about the “Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of
2009” (H.R. 3101) at the “Broadband and Cable Industry Law 2010” seminar
sponsored by the Practicing Law Institute (PLI). Crawford also represented the
Coalition of Organizations for Accessible Technology (COAT). The NAD is a
founding and steering committee member of COAT.
NAD to Participate in National Broadband Plan Events (March 8, 2010)
<http://www.nad.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=248&qid=639406>
On March 9 and 10, the NAD took part in Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
events related to the National Broadband Plan. Participants will discuss how the
recommendations in the National Broadband Plan now being developed by the FCC
will address the accessibility and affordability barriers faced by people with
disabilities. The conference will explore the role of innovation; the need for
legal, policy, and regulatory changes; and the importance of collaborative
problem-solving and open government processes.
NAD Announces CEO Application Period Has Closed (March 5, 2010; video included)
<http://www.nad.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=249&qid=639406>
The CEO Search Committee is now in the process of reviewing and will soon
interview applicants; three finalists will be recommended to the NAD Board by
this July. The finalists will be available during the 50th Biennial NAD
Conference in Philadelphia July 6-10, 2010 to interact with everyone, meet with
stakeholder groups, and give a public presentation. Make plans now to be in
Philadelphia this summer!
NAD Responds to "The Who" Super Bowl Lyrics (March 5, 2010; video included)
<http://www.nad.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=250&qid=639406>
In 1969, the British rock group “The Who” recorded a two-record album titled
“Tommy” which has a song entitled “Pinball Wizard.” The refrain to this song is:
that deaf, dumb and blind kid / sure plays a mean pinball! “The Who” played this
song during Super Bowl XLIV on February 7, 2010, which was closed-captioned.
Many of us saw these lyrics for the first time and reacted negatively – why is
this song being played in this day and age? We must collectively be vigilant and
ensure that we are not described in a derogatory way.
NAD Commends Google Roll-Out of Automatic Captions (March 4, 2010)
<http://www.nad.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=251&qid=639406>
All YouTube videos in English that have a clear audio track can now be
automatically captioned. While Google’s speech-to-text automatic captioning
service is far from perfect, the NAD applauds Google’s commitment to access.
This feature is an excellent tool that makes the process of captioning videos
much easier. Video owners can download the auto-generated captions, correct
them, and then upload the accurate captioning file. Alternatively, video owners
can upload a transcript and use Google’s auto-timecode feature that
automatically matches the transcript to the audio file to produce captions.
NAD to Advocate for ASL at EHDI Conference (February 27, 2010)
<http://www.nad.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=252&qid=639406>
Representatives from the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) attended the 9th
annual Early Hearing Detection & Intervention (EHDI) Conference March 1-2, 2010
in Chicago, IL. NAD participation in this year’s EHDI Conference is a part of an
ongoing effort to educate EHDI professionals on the importance of American Sign
Language (ASL) in the language acquisition of deaf and hard of hearing babies.
The NAD will stress the importance of involving deaf and hard of hearing people
in all aspects of EHDI programs and services. Such participation is essential to
ensure that every family gets the appropriate care, balanced
information/resources, and support services that they need.
Want to receive more frequent news updates? Follow NADtweets on Twitter, or
visit www.twitter.com/NADtweets. Your comments are always welcome via Twitter
and on the NAD website (Latest News and Blogs).
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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 E-newsletter
Greetings from NAD Youth Programs!!
Got summer plans!!?
Consider NAD Youth Leadership Camp (YLC) in Stayton, Oregon!!
The NAD YLC is a sensational four-week summer camp program for deaf and hard of
hearing high school students. The camp provides campers the ability to develop
their scholarship, leadership, and citizenship qualities in nature environment.
Being outdoor has an amazing way of inspiring campers. Campers experience
self-discovery, learn about self-identity, confidence, and self-esteem and
understand the significance of leadership development.
Application Deadlines -
Camper Application – March 19th
Staff Application – March 26th
Please apply online at www.nad.org/2010ylc. Please share this with your
students, colleagues, friends, and family.
I hope to see you this summer!!
Best,
Allie Rice
NAD Youth Programs Coordinator
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The National Association of the Deaf
8630 Fenton Street, Suite 820
Silver Spring, MD 20910-3819
United States
Posted in: Inside TAD, TAD Announcements, TAD President's Corner, The Deaf Texan Newsletter by TAD Administration on February 19, 2010 | 1 Comment
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Texas Association of the Deaf, Inc.
P.O. Box 1982
Manchaca, Texas 78652
Media Contact:
Steve Baldwin
February 19, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tim Jaech Becomes Editor of The Deaf Texan
AUSTIN, TX- Last month the TAD board voted unanimously to appoint Tim Jaech of Austin as the new editor for 65-year-old state association newsletter, The Deaf Texan. Jaech is slated to take over the publication in June. Meanwhile, Steve Baldwin, current TDT editor, will become the assistant editor, which guarantees a smooth transition of journalistic endeavors. Trudy Suggs of T.S.Writing Services will continue as layout editor, proofreader and consultant.
In view of Jaech’s appointment, TAD President Paul Rutowski shares his enthusiasm: “TAD is absolutely delighted to secure the caliber of a proven writer, editor, leader, advocate and educator.” “ We are also pleased, “ adds Rutowski ”that Dr. Baldwin will remain as part of the newsletter team and we thank him profusely for his three years of setting the publication bar higher in the opinion of appreciative members and readers throughout the state and nation.”
Jaech is a native of Los Angeles, California who became profoundly deaf at the age of two. He attended oral schools until his family moved to northern California and he graduated from the California School for the Deaf in Berkeley and went on to get his B.S. degree in Education of the Deaf from Gallaudet University in 1961. He began his teaching career at the Minnesota School for the Deaf and obtained his M.A. in Administration and Supervision from California State University, Northridge in 1966. Thereafter, he worked as a teacher, principal, and program specialist at the California School for the Deaf, Riverside and Los Angeles County Schools until he accepted the superintendence of the Wisconsin School for the Deaf in 1992.
After 42 years of services in the education of deaf and hard of hearing children, Jaech retired in 2003 as a State of Wisconsin consultant for families and school districts with deaf and hard of hearing children. He has served as a board member in numerous capacities for state associations of the deaf, state agencies, and private organizations in Minnesota, California, and Wisconsin. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of Signing L.O.V.E., a non-profit organization involved in video-tutoring of deaf children on a nationwide basis.
Among Jaech’s many interests are a love for architecture, baseball, poetry, and writing. He was an editor for the California Association of the Deaf Dateline newsletter and more recently wrote a column for the National Association of the Deaf in its Members Only section. He currently writes a column for the Deaf Seniors of America publication, New Horizons. He hopes to continue the fine contributions made in The Deaf Texan as its new editor and perhaps help bring an even larger readership to become well-versed in the lives of the fascinating deaf and hard of hearing persons who make Texas a great place to live and prosper. Since moving to Austin last June 2009, Jaech and his wife, Silvia, have found Austin’s deaf community deserving of its reputation for warm hospitality and friendliness! Indeed, TAD is fortunate to have them both in Texas.
Texas Association of the Deaf is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization that was organized in 1886 to safeguard the rights of deaf and hard of hearing Texans. Please view our website at deaftexas.org for more details.
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Tim Jaech, new editor of The Deaf Texan, is
already developing his vision for the quality
newsletter of the Texas Association of the Deaf
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NAD E-NEWS
NAD, NFL, and CBS Collaborate to Increase Captioned Super Bowl Commercials
The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) and the National Football League
(NFL) along with CBS Corporation, the network airing Super Bowl XLIV on February
7, 2010, have collaborated to make advertisers who purchase Super Bowl
commercials aware of the importance of captioning their content. As a result of
these efforts, viewers should notice an increased number of captioned
commercials compared to previous Super Bowls. The NAD thanks the NFL and CBS
Corporation for their efforts to promote closed captioning of the television
commercials.
Working alongside with the NAD and the NFL, CBS encouraged all of their Super
Bowl advertisers to close caption their commercials. The NAD appreciates the
efforts of the NFL and CBS on this important issue for the deaf and hard of
hearing community. The NAD will monitor the results as we pursue a fully
captioned experience from start to finish for all future Super Bowls.
The Super Bowl experience includes not only the exciting battle between two
football conference champions, but also groundbreaking creative ads which have
become a cultural phenomenon. While the Super Bowl game has been captioned for
years, the commercials have remained less accessible. With the help of the NFL,
the percentage of Super Bowl commercials captioned in last year’s Super Bowl
showed a significant improvement. The deaf and hard of hearing community has
engaged in an annual ritual of counting the number of captioned advertisements
during the Super Bowl.
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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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