We’re excited to announce the 2021 IAD Conference will be held at the Northfield Inn, Suites & Conference Center in Springfield. The conference will be a two-day affair and will start exactly one year from today! #SaveTheDate and stay tuned for more information!

In response to the recent tragic events affecting the Black community, the IAD Executive Board vehemently denounces any form of social, systematic, institutionalized, or internalized racial oppression. Click here to watch the ASL statement. Click here to read the full statement.

During the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, it may not be safe to go to your doctor’s office — even for a routine visit. Your doctor may ask you to stay home and discuss your health through video conferencing — this is called “telehealth.” Even though your appointment is done virtually, your doctor must still provide you […]

IAD would like to thank Governor JB Pritzker and his administrative team for their commitment to ensuring Deaf and hard of hearing individuals have equal access to information provided during the daily COVID-19 briefings.  Today, the Governor’s office took accessibility to the next level by using a Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI) along with a hearing certified interpreter […]

National Association of the Deaf – NAD continues to keep us informed with updates during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Deaf, hard of hearing, and DeafBlind people are concerned about communicating with doctors, nurses, and others at the hospital. Many hospitals and medical facilities are changing their policies to create a safer environment which may impact […]

Here are a few ways to stay occupied and educated with your deaf+ and hard of hearing children! Pass this along so other deaf+ kids and families have this opportunity to check it out. ASL eBooks and Resources will keep you busy with storybook readings and videos for everyone to enjoy! As we continue to deal […]