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N.A.D Objectives

Advocate rights of the deaf in the areas of:

  • Interpreting

  • Employment

  • Access to news and entertainment media

  • Representation in advisory boards

  • Any other area as needed or desired by deaf and hard of hearing people

  • Coordinate activities related to hearing loss on a national basis

  • Monitor implementation of central and state government laws relating to hearing loss

  • Provide consultation to government agencies on deafness, needs of deaf and hard of hearing people

  • Be a liaison between government agencies and deaf and hard of hearing people

  • Help spread ISL classes in all cities and in schools

  • Operate youth leadership camps in various parts of the country

  • Hold biennial conferences of members and affiliates to create a national agenda

  • Collaborate with agencies representing other disabilities for mutual support and exchange of ideas

  • Be involved in fundraising for the various projects

  • Help establish state and city level associations and coordinate their activities

  • Act as an ombudsmen for deaf and hard of hearing individuals

  • Represent deaf and hard of hearing people on an international platform

  • Disseminate information on deafness to Government and the public

  • Publish print (books and magazines) and electronic media (web sites) pertaining to deafness

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National Association of the Deaf — 2005 – 2008
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