IAD Bylaws Amendment Proposal Form

During the 2023 IAD Conference, there will be an opportunity to discuss current Bylaws if any members feel anything needs to be revised or updated to support our organizations efforts and the community.  Please take a few moments to review the current Bylaws on our website and submit any Amendment Proposals. Submissions and questions about […]

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IAD Speed Team Jigsaw Puzzle Competition

(Text of Flyer) FEBRUARY 16, 2025STARTS AT: 1:30 PM CHAMPAIGN PUBLIC LIBRARY200 W Green St.CHAMPAIGN, IL COST: $40 PER TEAM OF FOUR PEOPLE (Limit 10 Teams)500 PIECE PUZZLE – ALL USE THE SAME PUZZLE AND KEEP THE PUZZLE WINNING TEAM RECEIVES AN AWARDPROFIT GOES TOWARDS SENDING DEAFHIGH SCHOOL STUDENT TO YOUTH LEADERSHIP CAMP For questions […]

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IAD Board Meeting December 11, 2024 Via GoogleMeet

Text of flyer:IAD Board Meeting via GoogleMeetWednesday, December 11, 2024 6:00 PM- 8PM (CT) Meeting is open to public and will be held via GoogleMeet GoogleMeet Link: meet.google.com/tqo-fuhx-qwtMeeting  Pin: 217935527 Chat will be monitored for questions and comments For best meeting experience:Be familiar with GoogleMeet beforehand, a Gmail account is not required Once the meeting […]

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Get to Know IAD Board and Leaders

Check out these brief vlogs from each IAD Board member and representatives to learn more about who they are, what they do and/or an interesting fact about themselves.  The videos are captioned on YouTube, and CC must be enabled  to view them.  If you have any questions about IAD, refer to the listed contact information […]

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Survey: NAD Issues Preferences for State of Illinois

Survey: NAD Issue Preferences for State of Illinois NAD is hosting their 57th Biennial Conference in Chicago from July 1 – July 6, 2024. Each state will send delegates to NAD Council of Representatives (COR). They will vote on what NAD issues should work on for the next two years. Marietta Sternke, IAD president and Fara […]

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NAD Conference in Chicago July 2024

The 57th Biennial NAD Conference will be held at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk in Chicago, Illinois, on July 1-6, 2024. The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) is responsible for all conference-related programming and activities. Please use the NAD Conference link to find out general and detailed conference information. The Illinois Association of the Deaf […]

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Financial Wizards Summer Program for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Students (Free)

Dear Illinois Association of the Deaf, We are thrilled to share an exciting opportunity for your Deaf and Hard of Hearing high school students to strengthen their financial literacy skills. The Financial Wizards summer program is free for students, and they are responsible for their own travels. Due to high demand, we are offering the summer […]

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