American Association of the Deaf-Blind (AADB)
Last Updated: Friday, July 9, 2010
Email this pageThe American Association of the Deaf-Blind (AADB) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) national consumer organization of, by, and for deaf-blind Americans and their supporters. “Deaf-blind” includes all types and degrees of dual vision and hearing loss. Our mission is to ensure that all deaf-blind persons achieve their maximum potential through increased independence, productivity, and integration into the community.
Get Involved!
Date: Thursday, July 8, 2010
Take Action -- Restore the Deaf Blind Technology Back to HR 3101
Take Action Now for the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2009!
On June 30, 2010, the House Subcommittee on Communications, Technology and the Internet removed Section 105 (b) from HR 3101, the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2009, which allocates $10 million in funding to help deaf-blind people purchase expensive equipment that will enable them to have access to telecommunications.
Here what you can do
For more detail on the petition or review the entire petition itself
For more information, please contact the AADB office
Support AADB on Facebook!
Help AADB win funding to jump-start Support Service Provider (SSP) services across the country! SSPs help deaf-blind people access their community and be independent. Our plan is to provide SSP training and SSP services in various states where there are no SSP services available and at the AADB National Symposium in June 2011.
AADB is competing with other charities to get money from the Chase Charity Giving Program. Help us win by voting for AADB! It's easy. Here how...
- Click on this link: http://apps.facebook.com/chasecommunitygiving
- Copy/paste or type the following keywords into the search box:
American Assoc of the Deaf Blind
(Must be copied exactly as above)
That's it!
Don’t have a Facebook account? You can sign up by visiting this page: http://www.facebook.com. If you use a mobile phone or want to view a page with fewer graphics, go to: http://m.facebook.com.
If you need further assistance or help in setting up a Facebook account, contact Randall Pope at randy.pope@aadb.org.
Many thanks for your support!
2010 Spring Technology Campaign
The American Association of the Deaf-Blind (AADB) proudly kicks off its 2010 Spring Technology Campaign, starting May 25, 2010. Our goal is to to begin a new program of training and education on purchasing new technology equipment. This will be in addition to our current advocacy work on affordable, accessible technology for all deaf-blind people. For more information, please check your mail, email and our website.
Please support our Technology program! This will enable deaf-blind people to get the tools and information they need to achieve a better quality of life in their homes, communities and their work. You can give now...
AADB In Action
May has been quite a busy month for AADB. Please take a quick glance and learn more about:
More can be found in our May edition of AADB Today.
Job Opportunity
Employers: As a free public service, you can place your employment ads with AADB. For more information, please contact Elizabeth Spiers.
Calendar of Events
Events: Do you have any upcoming events you want to announce? Camps for deaf-blind attendees? Conferences in your area? Meetings where you want deaf-blind people to be involved? If you have an event you would like posted on this website, please send it to aadb-webmaster@aadb.org.
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