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New NAD Publication, “World Federation of the Deaf: A History”

The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) is pleased to announce publication of World Federation of the Deaf: A History by noted author, Jack R. Gannon. World Federation of the Deaf: A History will debut at the XVI World Congress of the World Federation of the Deaf in Durban, South Africa, July 18-24, 2011.

The World Federation of the Deaf: A History is a large, colorful and beautifully designed book chronicling the world Deaf community and the national organizations of the Deaf around the globe. This far-reaching history highlights the achievements of Deaf people worldwide and also focuses on the advocacy efforts of member non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to improve human rights and the quality of life of Deaf citizens in their respective countries.

This publication is an excellent educational and informational tool for use by national government officials, schools and individuals, that includes national organization background and current advocacy activities of the 127 affiliate member organizations of the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) and more than 158 biographies of world leaders since the organization was established in Rome, Italy in 1951.

The World Federation of the Deaf: A History includes summaries of 13 World Congresses of the World Federation of the Deaf. There are two special sections in the book, a four-color section depicting “deaf national” postal stamps from various countries around the world and a “deaf international” section that will briefly describe other international organizations of the deaf and their activities.

To purchase a copy of this book, please go to http://www.nad.org/WFDbook and download the PDF order form. FAX the form to 301-587-1791 or mail it to:

WFD Book
National Association of the Deaf
8630 Fenton Street, Suite 820
Silver Spring, MD 20910-3819

About World Federation of the Deaf (WFD)
The World Federation of the Deaf (WFD), established in Rome, Italy, in 1951, is an international, non-governmental central organization of national associations of Deaf people, with a current membership of associations in 130 countries worldwide. Associate members, international members and individual members also make up the WFD membership base.

The philosophy of the WFD is one of equality, human rights and respect for all people, regardless of race, nationality, religion, gender, sexual preference, age and all other differences. WFD supports and promotes in its work the many United Nations conventions on human rights, with a focus on Deaf people who use Sign Language, and their friends and family. WFD works with the aim of solidarity and unity to make the world a better place.

WFD has consultative status in the United Nations (UN) system, including the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC); the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO); the International Labor Organization (ILO); and the World Health Organization (WHO). WFD also co-operates closely with the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, and has representatives on the Panel of Experts on the UN Standard Rules for the Equalization of Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities. WFD is a member of the International Disability Alliance (IDA).