The Congressional APP Challenge: Deaf Kids Code

Do you know of Deaf + Kids who love computer science and coding? The Congressional App Challenge is teaming up with Deaf Kids Code to have an opportunity to learn about computer science, develop more skills and teamwork building. To learn more about the partnership, and find out how to get involved, click here:http://ow.ly/9Kfv50vYlAC ID: Joe Alessi, […]

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September Updates

Chicago Park District kicked off Deaf Awareness Month the right way at the Chicago Cubs game on September 3. Camp Sign Adventures children performed the national anthem in ASL! Check out the story that ABC7 covered on Deaf Awareness and there is a video clip. Not only is it Deaf Awareness Month, but the month of September also is National […]

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Vloggers Wanted

Are you the Vlogger Tom Bruhn is looking for? We’re looking for community members to share their experiences with Deaf Education in Illinois. If you’re a student, parent of a DHH child, educator or interpreter and want to share your story, please email Tom today at TBruhn@iadeaf.org!

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A Message from IAD and WSAD About the Community Roundtable

When Illinois Association of the Deaf (IAD) partners with community-based organizations like West Suburban Association of the Deaf (WSAD), we know good things will happen! Take a look at the newest VLOG from IAD Treasurer Lisa L Roth and WSAD Vice President Julia Anderson about the upcoming roundtable! Do you want your organization involved? Please […]

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#theseareourkids Campaign

American Sign Language (ASL) is how our children communicate, and they share their love for ASL in this video! We ask you support our new campaign to create awareness by using #theseareourkids in your social media posts, etc.

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