Illinois Association of the Deaf

About Us

Illinois Association of the Deaf (IAD) is Illinois' leading civil rights organization of, by and for deaf and hard of hearing Illinoisans.
Established in 1877, IAD is committed to addressing numerous advocacy causes, including early intervention, education, employment,
healthcare, technology, telecommunications, youth leadership and more.

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LEAD-K Bill going to House March 19, 2026: Sign Witness Slip

The Illinois LEAD-K Bill will be going to the House tomorrow. Please take few moments to review and sign a ‘Witness” slip saying that you support passing the bill.We need your help in raising awareness and support for this important bill!Details of the LEAD-K Bill: https://www.ilga.gov/Documents/legislation/104/HB/10400HB1783.htm Sign a Witness Slip…

New Page: IAD Meeting Minutes

A new page: "IAD Meeting Minutes" page is now available under the "About Us" menu item. Reviewed and approved Board meeting minutes will be posted on this page for your purview.For any questions or concerns, please contact us at eb@iadeaf.org

IAD is Seeking a New Treasurer

IAD is looking for a dedicated individual to serve as Treasurer on its Board. In this vlog, current Treasurer Joe Vieira shares insights about the role, its responsibilities, and what to expect. General requirements are outlined at the end of the video.https://youtu.be/NIL2zNZDqD8 If interested in serving on IAD’s Board as…

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P.O. Box #565 Jacksonville, IL 62650

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E-mail: eb@iadeaf.org