Announcement from the National Association of the Deaf - Jacob Leffler, Governance Chair The National Association of the Deaf is deeply committed to advancing the rights, opportunities, and well-being of the Deaf and hard of hearing community. Our mission is grounded in the belief that full access, equity, and inclusion are essential to a thriving community and we recognize that this important work is made possible through the dedication, leadership, and expertise of our board members and volunt

Honoring 100 years of Deaf sports at the 2025 Deaflympics—and what a powerful moment to celebrate our incredible USA Team! You carry the dreams, stories, and strength of a century of athletes who broke barriers and built opportunity. Your journey inspires every Deaf and hard-of-hearing athlete who follows. Go Team USA—your community is with you! Support our athletes, www.usdeafsports.org | National Association of the Deaf - NAD

NAD has received many questions from our community about governance and operations. As Interim CEO, I oversee NAD’s day-to-day functions and ensure the continuity of our work. In that role, I want to assure you that NAD’s operations continue, and that our focus remains on serving and advocating for our community. This update provides factual information, responds to questions, and reinforces our commitment to transparency during this time. As already stated by our Governance Chair, the NAD Board