The Illinois Association of the Deaf (IAD) strongly believes every Deaf and Hard of Hearing child should have access to American Sign Language (ASL). Early access to ASL serves as a foundation for language acquisition. Nyle DiMarco is a beneficiary of early access to ASL, but the Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and […]
Sunday, April 3, 2016 Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Attn: Meredith Sugar, Esq Dear Ms. Sugar: Your letter in response to the Washington Post’s “The Reliable Source” column on Nyle DiMarco and his successes as a Deaf individual demonstrates the dismissive attitude your organization has continuously projected towards American […]
The Illinois Association of the Deaf supports the #whyIsign campaign!
The Illinois Association of the Deaf and Illinois School for the Deaf Alumni Association have partnered and mandated the Governor’s Office and Department of Human Services (DHS) respond to our call for action to resolve the ongoing issues at ISD. Click here to read the letter sent to the Governor’s Office and DHS. The Illinois […]
Are you curious the latest updates regarding what IAD is doing to address the two specific priorities that impact deaf and hard of hearing youth (ages 0-21) in Illinois? In this VLOG, IAD Legislative Chair Jason Altmann joins IAD President Corey Axelrod to share specific information and goals on how chapters, affiliates and the general […]
IAD President Corey Axelrod and Vice President Kevin Ryan emphasize IAD acknowledges the community’s various concerns regarding education for deaf and hard of hearing children here in Illinois. We are committed to protecting children’s right to language and access to quality education, but we cannot do it alone. To get involved, please email Corey at […]
The IAD Board of Directors recently passed a new ASL + English Bilingual Education Position Statement, click here to read the statement. Additionally, the IAD Legislative Committee and Education Strategy Team have been tasked with developing a Child Bill of Rights and LEAD-K bill to introduce to legislators.
IAD President Corey Axelrod received confirmation that rumors about Illinois School for the Deaf closing and/or students being transferred are false.
IAD President Corey Axelrod attended the Illinois School for the Deaf Advisory Council meeting on Friday, September 11th. In this VLOG, Corey shares the need for the deaf community to discuss different view points and work together. By the community remaining fragmented, the students end up suffering.
FROM: Director Kris Smith, Illinois Department of Human Services/Division of Rehabilitation Services The State of Illinois Office of the Governor is seeking qualified candidates for the following vacancy: SUPERINTENDENT Illinois School for the Deaf Jacksonville, Illinois The superintendent of the Illinois School for the Deaf (ISD) performs job duties for students whose primary disability is Deaf […]
