Hanukkah (also spelled “Chanukah”) is an eight-day winter “festival of lights,” which begins each year on the 25th day of the Jewish month of Kislev.In short, Hanukkah commemorates the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem after a group of Jewish warriors defeated the occupying Greek armies. The festival celebrates the triumph of light over darkness […]
Please disregard the previous email sent regarding the Q4 IAD board meeting. Here is the zoom link for the Q4 IAD board meeting that was held on December 3, 2020 at 7:30PM. https://fb.watch/29_fCy_ihl/ Due to COVID-19 and the public’s health, the board has voted to postpone the 2021 IAD conference, to be hosted by Jacksonville […]
Do you know the meaning behind “the Days of the Dead?” October 31 is Halloween or All Hallows eve. November 1 is “el Dia de los innnocentes” or the day of the children and All Saints Day. November second is All Souls Day or the Day of the Dead.Check out the ASL story and CC […]
The Health Signs Center created a COVID-19 survey. Please take the time to share your experiences, thoughts, and opinions about COVID-19 accessibility and inclusion in the State of Illinois. Requirements: 1) deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, or deafdisabled 2) uses sign language as their primary language 3) must be 18+ 4) must live in California, […]
The Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission is distributing a free pack of 5 clear face shields to anyone who is a resident of Illinois. The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) provided the face shields to IDHHC for distribution. IDHHC requested IEMA to assist with providing Illinois residents personal protective equipment which would help […]
This Friday, June 19 is Juneteenth and we would like to share a few resources that we gathered from Access Living in Chicago, IL. This year will be the 155th anniversary of June 19, 1865. When the news broke of the Emancipation Proclamation declaring the enslaved to be free on January 1, 1863, many enslavers continued […]
Are you a deaf or hard of hearing government employee? The Deaf in Government is a networking group that empowers deaf and hard of hearing government employees that helps others to overcome communication barriers, resolve accessibility issues and networking. There is no charge to become a member member with DIG (Deaf in Government). It is […]
This ASL video with English voice-over and captions will introduce you to the 2020 Census, present a quick overview of the online questionnaire, and help you answer the questions. For additional information about responding to the 2020 Census, visit the official website at 2020Census.gov. For phone support for people who are deaf or with hearing […]
The Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) and Substance Abuse Prevention Program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (SAPPD) is seeking qualified candidates to serve as Project Coordinator. This application closes on 3/27/2020. All qualified and interested candidates must apply online at www.cityofchicago.org/careers For more information, check out these links: www.cityofchicago.org/Disabilitieswww.facebook.com/CHIDisabilitieswww.twitter.com/CHIDisabilities
Dear IAD Members and Deaf Illinoisans, During this difficult time with the Covid-19 (Coronavirus), IAD would like to remind everyone to stay abreast of health warnings and concerns regarding this pandemic. At this time, IAD may not be hosting any in-person events. IAD will be following ‘Social Distancing’ recommendations for supporting our members. Which […]
