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 Treasurer,  please contact us at eb@iadeaf.org

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Deaf Awareness Cornhole Event

Text of Flyer:PACE – Center for Independent Living, IncDeaf Awareness Cornhole Event Saturday, April 11, 2026 10am – 4pmLincoln Square Mall300 S. Broadway AveUrbana, IL 61801Southeast Entrance Player Registration at the event For Vendors: If you want to register your spotContact Kim Taylor (tiggerkim23@gmail.com)

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NAD – National Deaf Seniors Survey

We need your help! Deaf Seniors of America (DSA) and the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) are teaming up to learn more about the experiences of Deaf older adults (age 50+) across the country. Your input will help us understand the needs, challenges, and strengths of Deaf seniors — and guide future programs, policies, and services that truly reflect our community.  Take the survey here:  […]

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IAD Regions

Recently mentioned at the 2025 conference, IAD is exploring the use of Regions instead of Chapters. Addition of Regions and Regional Representatives – This will allow every member to have a Region to belong in rather than marking “none” due to no chapter in their area. Regional representatives will serve as a point of contact […]

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The Untold Stories of Black Deaf People & History

You are invited to a webinar titled,“The Untold Stories of Black Deaf People & History” This webinar will explore through a historical lens the untold stories of the culture, education, and sociolinguistics of Black Deaf people. The era of racial segregation and social exclusion contributed to the miseducation of Black Deaf students in schools, the […]

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Support HB 793 House Amendment 3: Dignity In Pay Act

On Thursday, May 2, 2024, there was a press conference at Springfield, IL regarding the bill HB793, Amendment 3, which is called Dignity in Pay.  This will eradicate subminimum pay to people with disabilities in five years. With the support of the Illinois Association of the Deaf executive board, President Marietta Coufal was able to attend […]

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Board Meeting November 5, 2023

Join us for our next IAD Board meeting When:  Sunday, November 5, 2023Time: 10am – 2pm (CT) Where: Moraine Valley Community CollegeRoom B119 in Building B1 (Update)9000 College ParkwayPalos Hills, IL. 60465 Your Voice Matters!

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