In preparation for the upcoming IDHHC Commission Meeting, the online survey will be closed on Friday March 15, 2024 at 12pm. Please take a few minutes of your time to complete the survey. Your participation is 100% voluntary and the responses will be kept completely anonymous. The survey includes ASL video with captions, transcript for […]
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 […]
A special meeting was held at IDHHC to discuss the vacant Director’s position. During the open meeting, IDHHC Commissioners issued the below public announcement. “Although we’ve had some well qualified applicants, we are committed to finding the right fit for IDHHC. Therefore, we have decided to re-open the search process.” For more information, go to […]
In this VLOG for the commissioners at the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission, the Illinois Association of the Deaf (IAD) Executive Board shares the IAD wants the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commissioners to take their time to find the RIGHT candidate for the IDHHC Director, not to rush the process and […]
The Illinois Association of the Deaf submitted our response regarding Senate Resolution 528 (SR528) directly to Governor Rauner yesterday. Click here to read our response with recommendations.
The Illinois Association of the Deaf (IAD) received numerous inquiries asking the difference between Senate Resolution 528 and Senate Bill 752. In response, our Legislative Chairperson Jason Altmann created this VLOG. Additionally, Jason shares IAD’s continuous concerns about the lack of transparency at the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission, especially after comments made by Commission […]
Several weeks ago, the Illinois Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (IRID) released a timeline with their organization’s perspective detailing their activities and involvement with SB752 and HB1811. This timeline was developed by IRID, not the Illinois Association of the Deaf (IAD). We are releasing our own timeline to provide a comprehensive list of activities […]
IAD members have reached out asking if IAD responded to IRID President William Lee’s letter to Senator Morrison about SB752. The answer is yes, IAD President Corey Axelrod and Legislative Chairperson Jason Altmann wrote a letter in response. Read IAD’s Response to IRID’s Letter
The IAD received notification from Representative Mussman that SB752 will not be called for a vote in the Human Services Committee in time for tomorrow’s deadline. Representative Mussman advised IAD that there is a need to hear from all stakeholders before further action is taken. We fully respect this process. As we have been from […]
IAD Featured by DTV News for Advocacy Work The Illinois Association of the Deaf’s work with Senate Bill 0752 (SB0752) was spotlighted earlier today by DTV News! Thank you, DTV News, for increasing awareness about the steps taken to position the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission (IDHHC) for long-term success.
