Linsay Darnall

Linsay Darnall Jr., is a versatile individual whose experience ranges from chasing cattle in western Nebraska to serving the National Association of the Deaf as a board member. His reputation as an eloquent speaker and an expert advocate for Deaf people's rights is held in esteem across the nation.
Born to Deaf parents, Darnall grew up in Polk, Nebraska. He and his brother attended their parents’ alma mater, Nebraska School for the Deaf in Omaha. He then attended Gallaudet University, where he studied government, before returning to Nebraska to continue his advocacy and community work.
Darnall has been heavily involved in the community for several decades. Among his experience is serving as vice-president of Nebraska Association of the Deaf for two years, president of Nebraska School for the Deaf Alumni Association for 17 years, and as National Association of the Deaf Region II board member for two years. He is serving on the Hands and Voices Board and Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Advisory Board. He also co-founded the Nebraska Deaf Heritage Museum and Cultural Center. His work with deaf youth and theatre was featured in the Omaha World-Herald. Darnall received the Outstanding Use of American Sign Language Award from the Gallaudet University Theater Department and The James Sowell Appreciation Award from Nebraska Association of the Deaf.
Darnall founded Darnall Consulting LLC (www.darnallconsulting.com) in 2006 to work with Nebraska agencies and entities in education and advocacy for individuals who were deaf or hard of hearing. With his skills and services, his firm quickly expanded to include a variety of services. Today, Darnall Consulting knows no boundaries. He is currently residing in Omaha, Nebraska and enjoys reading in his spare time.