The time and route for the Fun 5K Run/Walk Fundraising event scheduled on April 27th at Gallaudet University campus have been changed. Due to the circumstances beyond our control, we will not run/walk on the University campus. Instead, it will be on an off campus route. Participants will be split into the groups to participate in this event. The registration & meet up will... Read More »
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5K Run/Walk Flyer (pdf) Run/Walk Course Map (pdf) NBDA & Black Deaf Student Union of Gallaudet University present Fun 5K Run/Walk Fundraising Event Saturday April 27, 2013 at 9am @ Gallaudet University Campus 800 Florida Ave, NE Washington, DC 20002 Registration Begins at 8am Entry Fee: College Student $15, Public $25 For further information, please... Read More »
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NBDA celebrates Black History Month, a celebration of achievements by African Americans and important milestones throughout U.S. history. NBDA makes effort to increase public awareness and recognition of the valuable contributions and achievements by Black Deaf Americans. Black "Deaf" History Month February 2013 BHM Events Read More »
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Donald Tinsley, Sr., former NBDA Treasurer (2000-'02), received the 2012 Distinguished Leadership Award for his extraordinary contribution to advocacy. The award was presented by the Indiana Governor's Council for People with Disabilities. Donald is a veteran community advocate. He became the first African-American president of the Indiana Association of the Deaf (IAD).... Read More »
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As a guest of the NBDA 30th Anniversary Celebration Gala, we want to ensure you are prepared for when you arrive in Baltimore for the gala. A hospitality information is provided for you to prepare yourself as a guest in terms of tickets/arrival, directions to hotel, transportation from the airport, and parking. We also offer information on Friday’s social gathering and... Read More »
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NBDA has recently received a number of inquiries about whether the NBDA 30th Anniversary Celebration "Celebrating A Legacy: NBDA's 30 Years of Advocacy" scheduled on November 10, 2012 at Holiday Inn Inner Harbor Baltimore is still on in the aftermath Hurricane Sandy. First, our sincerest thoughts are with those affected by Hurricane Sandy. We are happy to report that Holiday... Read More »
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The Legal Aid Society – Employment Law Center in San Francisco, CA recently created six “know your rights” employment law videos in ASL with English captions. The videos range from 10-20 minutes each and cover a variety of topics relevant to workers and job seekers who are deaf or hard of hearing. Some of the videos are California-specific. Watch Videos... Read More »
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The Washington Post publishes an article about the sign language African-Americans use. Gallaudet University professors Dr. Carolyn McCaskill and Dr. Ceil Lucas and 2011 Collegiate Black Deaf Student Leadership Institute (CBDSLI) participants Mercedes Hunter and Teraca Florence are featured in this article. The article also notes last year's publication of “The Hidden... Read More »
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Former NBDA President (2009-'11) Ernest E. Garrett III, who is the current Executive Director of the Missouri Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, works with the Missouri's Cole County Sheriff to offer better communication to the Deaf and hard of hearing community. External News Link KOMU 8 (komu.com): Cole County Sheriff Offers Better Communication Kari... Read More »
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The National Alliance of Black Interpreters - DC Chapter (NAOBI-DC) is hosting “The Journey To Becoming the Ultimate CDI” on September 29, 2012 (part 1) and October 27, 2012 (part 2) at Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. This training workshop is intended for Deaf and hard of hearing individuals who are interested in becoming a Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI). ... Read More »
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