Company: Darnall Consulting LLC

Website: https://www.darnallconsulting.com/

Linsay Darnall Jr., is a versatile individual whose experience ranges from chasing cattle in western Nebraska when he was young 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 high 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 experiences are serving as vice-president of Nebraska Association of the Deaf for two years and president of Nebraska School for the Deaf Alumni Association for 18 years. He is now serving on the National Association of the Deaf board as a Region II representative, Nebraska Hands and Voices Board, and Nebraska Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Advisory Board. Darnall 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 and was honored with the Outstanding Leadership Award from the National Jr. NAD conference. Darnall received the Outstanding use of American Sign Language award from the Gallaudet University Theater Department, The James Sowell Appreciation Award from Nebraska Association of the Deaf, The Spirit of NAD from National Association of Deaf, and recently, the governor bestowed him the title of Admiral of The Great Navy of the State of Nebraska.