Advocacy, Law and Advocacy Center

The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) Law and Advocacy Center educates, advocates, and litigates on behalf of and to empower deaf and hard of hearing people.  We are a clearinghouse for general legal information about deaf-related issues.  This information is available to deaf and hard of hearing individuals, their families and friends; to organizations serving deaf and hard of hearing people; and to employers, government agencies, service providers and businesses.  NAD respond to hundreds of emails and calls every month for information, advocacy support, legal advice, representation, and referral.



NAD advocates on legislative and public policy issues of concern to the deaf and hard of hearing community, particularly at the national level and often in collaboration with other national organizations.   A wide range of issues is covered including captioning, early intervention, education, employment, health care, technology, emergency preparedness, youth leadership, transportation, and more.  NAD also carries out its federal advocacy work through coalition efforts with specialized national deaf and hard of hearing organizations, as well as coalitions representing national cross-disability organizations.