Happy National Week of Deaf People! Today’s theme is “Deaf Communities Leading.” We celebrate the talent and creativity of our community. Deaf voices are leading the way—on screen, on stage, and in our communities. Representation matters. Our stories shape how the world sees us, and how we see ourselves. More deaf stories on media have emerged lately. Have you seen SBS’s Humans of the Australian Deaf Community? These stories highlight the richness of Deaf experiences. Check them out here! https:

🌍 International Week of Deaf People 2025 Friday 26 September – Recognition of National Sign Languages Legal recognition of national sign languages is essential to uphold the rights of Deaf people. Article 21 of the UNCRPD requires governments to officially recognise their national sign language, ensuring Deaf people can participate fully in society. In 2015, history was made when the BSL (Scotland) Bill was passed unanimously by the Scottish Parliament. This landmark legislation, achieved throu

Hello, I’m Bobbie Beth Scoggins, Interim CEO of the National Association of the Deaf. I want to share openly about the challenges the NAD has faced, the tough decisions we’ve made, and the stronger future we are building together. In recent years, the NAD has faced ongoing financial difficulties. I stepped in as Interim CEO in June 2024, and over the summer it became clear that the NAD was bleeding financially. Since then, my focus has been to stabilize our finances and put the NAD on a sustaina