National Literary Society of the Deaf

Are you familiar with the National Literary Society of the Deaf? Their website at http://www.folda.net/nlsd/index.htm states they promote "deaf culture, books, and literacy through programs and exhibits, particularly at public libraries." You can learn more about the organization at http://www.folda.net/nlsd/about.htm, which states, "NLSD has been recognized as the oldest and only deaf organization in the nation known to promote literary, books, reading, cultures, and library accessibility." They also have a news and events page at http://www.folda.net/nlsd/news.htm, which lists cultural events for those persons who are deaf.

Closely related to this group is FOLDA, or Friends of Libraries for Deaf Action. FOLDA publishes the Red Notebook, which (according to http://www.folda.net/introduction/purpose.html) is "is a loose-leaf binder containing fact sheets, library reprints, announcements and other printed informational materials that are related to both deaf and library issues."