The following is a guest post from Eric Minghella, Outreach Specialist with Disability Benefits Help: If you or someone you love experiences hearing loss, there may be benefits available for your family. The Social Security Administration (SSA) offers resources for people who are no longer able to work due to a long-term disability. While it can be challenging […]
Emergency Medical and Contact Information on SmartPhones By: Donald Moore, October 2018 If you are deaf/hard of hearing, you may want to consider adding comments within your smartphone emergency info that are you are deaf and require the use of a sign language interpreter. This information can be crucial for first responders in knowing your […]
by Donald Moore, October 2018 Overview This article discusses about Apartment and Retirement Centers for Deaf Seniors, Full Inclusion and Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. Although IAD does not manage any facilities for deaf seniors, we will make an effort to share relevant information that may of use to the deaf community. When opportunities arises, IAD staff […]
IAD has created a new page where we will post Infographics visually illustrating who we are as an organization, what we do, and how our work benefits the deaf and hard of hearing citizens and parents of deaf children across the state of Illinois. New infographics will be added on an ongoing basis. This new page can be found under […]
Since the IAD Conference, the IAD Executive Board has been busy planning for the next two years to make sure we satisfy our new top priorities (click here for the additional video about our priorities). As a part of this planning, we need volunteers to serve on our committees: Deaf Youth/Jr. IAD Education Strategy Team […]
Illinois Association of the Deaf President Corey Axelrod shares after sending the letter to Mt. Sinai CEO Karen Teitelbaum this morning, the two had a brief conversation by phone to discuss setting up a meeting between IAD and Mt. Sinai’s leadership team. The goal of this meeting is to discuss how Mt. Sinai can continue […]
Mt. Sinai Hospital recently decided to close the Deaf Health Program at Mt. Sinai. The closing of the program results in concerns regarding quality of communication access and access of resources previously provided by the Deaf Health Program. Click here to read the letter IAD President Corey Axelrod submitted on IAD’s behalf to Mt. Sinai’s […]
There are many benefits to being an Illinois Association of the Deaf (IAD) member! Susan Dramin-Weiss, IAD Membership Secretary, shares a few in her VLOG! Check it out today – if you haven’t joined us as an IAD member, join us today at www.iadeaf.org/join!
Congratulations Angela! Angela Botz, ISD ‘85, is the new CCDI Vice Chair and Regional Director for Region 5. CCDI stands for Coalition of Citizens with Disabilities in Illinois. She is excited to serve on the board with their mission: “The Voice: advocating equal opportunities for all people with disabilities” and most importantly, equality through change […]
IAD President Corey Axelrod shares IAD’s success is not possible without the continuous support of the greater community. As Corey said, “You are the reason IAD has and will continue to thrive.” Have a fantastic New Year!
