Are you familiar with the IAD Bylaws? Do you feel like the Bylaws need to be revised or corrected? We need you! Vice President Suzy Laskowski is searching for interested candidates to join the Bylaws committee by February 28, 2019. As for the bylaws amendment form, the deadline is March 30, 2019. Click here for […]
Did you know that IAD has its own YouTube Channel located at: https://www.youtube.com/c/IadeafOrg1877 We have over 150 video clips covering our social events, officer introductions, community concerns, updates on our legislative and other committee efforts, #WhyIAD, and more. By subscribing to our channel signing up for notifications you can stay informed when new video content is […]
Come and join us at the Chicago Chapter IAD’s Social Dinner! Please click on the image for more details. CCIAD Facebook page
The Illinois Association of the Deaf is still concerned about the long-standing issues at the Illinois School for the Deaf (ISD). In this letter sent to ISD Superintendent Julee Nist this morning, the IAD Board of Directors list examples of oppression and audism at the ISD and request Superintendent Nist take action to fix these […]
Earlier this afternoon, the Illinois Association of the Deaf wrote a letter to Governor Rauner regarding the recent activities at the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission, commissioners’ dereliction of responsibility and staff members’ abuse of powers.
The IAD Board of Directors wrote to IDHHC Chair and Spokesperson to inquire the status of and plans for the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission (IDHHC) to improve outreach and provision of services. Read the Letter
The IAD will host its first board meeting after the 2017 IAD Conference on Sunday, September 10th at the ITAC office in Springfield. The meeting is open to the public; we look forward to having you join us at the meeting to discuss current issues and to provide feedback/input. We hope to see you there! […]
Earlier this afternoon, Illinois Association of the Deaf (IAD) President Corey Axelrod and Legislative Chairperson Jason Altmann sent Governor Bruce Rauner a letter on behalf of IAD requesting he sign SB1839 into law. SB1839 ensures 9-1-1 funding remains and Deaf, DeafBlind, Late Deafened, Speech-Disabled and Hard of Hearing Illinois residents will continue to benefit from […]
Join us at Blaze Pizza in Berwyn on Thursday, April 13 from 4-8pm. 20 percent of all proceeds will be donated to IAD! https://www.facebook.com/events/1423645551033315/
Former Senator Mary Landrieu was quoted saying, “Accountability at every level is critical, and leadership begins at the top.” Jason Altmann shares that without the Illinois Association of the Deaf holding leadership at the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission (IDHHC) accountable for results, Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing Illinoisans will continue to […]
