Illinois Pre-employment Transition Services Week provides opportunities for deaf and hard-of-hearing college-bound students from the state of Illinois to gain experience and explore their career interests in STEM fields. This program is available to all eligible deaf and hard-of-hearing students at no cost. The program will be held online Sunday, June 27 – Thursday, July […]
On February 2, 2018, the Illinois Association of the Deaf sent Illinois School for the Deaf (ISD) Superintendent a letter sharing concerns about the long-standing issues of oppression and audism at ISD. Superintendent Nist responded to our letter; click here to read the letter.
Illinois School for the Deaf (ISD) must return back to being a model of educational excellence. The Illinois Association of the Deaf (IAD) looks forward to collaborating with the new ISD Superintendent, and believes a strong relationship between ISD and IAD will be mutually beneficial. Congratulations again, Julee Nist. Click here to read the press […]
It is official, Julee Nist has been selected to serve as the next Superintendent of the Illinois School for the Deaf (ISD). Please join the Illinois Association of the Deaf (IAD) in congratulating Julee on her new position. We at IAD look forward to meeting with Julee to build a long-term relationship between ISD and […]
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 […]
Making sure Illinois School for the Deaf (ISD) provides the best quality education to Deaf and Hard of Hearing students remains a top priority of IAD. IAD President Corey Axelrod attended the ISD Advisory Council meeting on December 11th with IAD Membership Secretary Susan Dramin-Weiss and Vice President Kevin Ryan. Susan also serves as the ISD Alumni […]
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 […]
IAD recognizes the community’s concerns with how ISD has presented its research with cued speech. As a result, IAD is submitting a letter to the Superintendent of ISD, Ms. Serena Preston, addressing our concerns and recommendations on how ISD can remedy its fragmented relationship with the community. Click here to read the letter sent to […]
