Deaf Social to Benefit IAD

Join us at Blaze Pizza in Oak Lawn after Legislative Training at Moraine Valley Community College on Saturday, February 25 from 6-9pm. 20 percent of all proceeds will be donated to IAD! Click here to download the flyer. https://www.facebook.com/events/467578916963289/

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New CCDI Vice Chair and Regional Director for Region 5: Angela Botz

Congratulations Angela! Angela Botz, ISD ‘85, is the new CCDI Vice Chair and Regional Director for Region 5.  CCDI stands for Coalition of Citizens with Disabilities in Illinois. She is excited to serve on the board with their mission: “The Voice: advocating equal opportunities for all people with disabilities” and most importantly, equality through change […]

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Interpreter for the Deaf Licensure Act to be Repealed Jan. 1, 2018

Did you know the Interpreter for the Deaf Licensure Act will be repealed (expire) on January 1, 2018? IAD President Corey Axelrod shares the impact this will have on communication for Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing individuals. Corey also shares this will also negatively impact interpreters, as well. 2017 is going to be a busy […]

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IAD’s Response to ISD Superintendent Selection
Photo of Tom Bruhn, Membership Secretary

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 […]

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IAD Legislative Trainings: Announcements and Updates

The Illinois Association for the Deaf (IAD) is providing a legislative training session on January 28th from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Jacksonville Community Center for the Deaf (JCCD) in Jacksonville.  The training will provide information on legislation including understanding legislative bills, finding representatives and meeting with legislators as well as community advocacy […]

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ITAC Offers Free SmartPhone Flasher/Signaler for Illinois Residents

Qualified Illinois Residents can order a SmartPhone flasher/signaler.           See flyer for details and features of this useful and cool device! Note: At this time requesting this device is not available via their website. Please contact Marion Dramin directly for assistance. Marion Dramin Illinois Telecommunications Access Corp. 3001 Montvale Drive Suite D […]

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