Welcome to the National Black Deaf Advocates (NBDA) Web site.
NBDA
is the official voice of Black deaf and hard of hearing Americans
- a community that has historically been neglected in terms of provision
of equal access to education, employment and social services.
The FCC Wants Your Opinion!
The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) is asking for comments from the Deaf community, which must be sent to the FCC by July 6, 2009. Follow the link below to learn more about the VRS rate issues and how you can submit your own comments. Click here.
6/22/2009
"Your Ticket To Work" Work Incentive Seminar Event (WISE)
As part of the NBDA Conference, Arizona Employment and Disability Partnership will host an employment seminar entitled "Your Ticket To Work" on July 28, 2009 during the NBDA Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona. To register and for more information, please download the flyer - WISE Flyer.
6/18/2009
NBDA Board Appoints New Board Member & Election Chairperson
NBDA Board is pleased to announce the appointments of Thomas Samuels as a new NBDA Board Member and Angel Ramos as a Chairperson for the 2009 NBDA Election Committee. Election information consists of candidates, nominations, and schedule will be forthcoming.
6/14/2009
NBDA Youth Empowerment Summit (Y.E.S.!) Application Deadline Extended NBDA celebrates the Youth Empowerment Summit (Y.E.S.!)'s commitment to African-American Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Youths for 11th Year on July 28-August 1, 2009 at Scottsdale, Arizona. Y.E.S.! is a summer program designed to meet the leadership, non-academic educational, and social needs of African-American Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Youths. Y.E.S.! application deadline has been extended to June 15, 2009. For more information, download Y.E.S.! application and brochure - Y.E.S.! Package.
5/11/2009
City Year of Los Angeles Community Service Day for the Deaf School
City Year of Los Angeles seeks volunteers for a full day of service at Marlton Charter School for the Deaf. Volunteers will be completely transforming the school into an inspirational academic environment by painting murals. For more information, download the flyer - Community Service Day.
5/11/2009
Swine Flu (Influenza A H1N1) Advisory for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Important swine flu (Influenza A H1N1) news in ASL videos provided by www.DeafMd.org which brings medicine information to the deaf and hard-of-hearing community.
5/4/2009
NBDA is now on Facebook!
NBDA has a Facebook page organized by NBDA allowing members and non-members to connect and interact with other each other. NBDA will keep members and non-members posted with the NBDA news, events and more. Visit NBDA Facebook Page.
4/13/2009
For more than two decades, NBDA has been at the forefront of the struggle for access, and equity for Black deaf and hard of hearing
people. NBDA's objective is to provide advocacy intended to remedy
past injustices and to stake a share of the American dream for its
members and their families. We welcome your support and partnership
and hope that your navigation through our Web site will be enlightening.
