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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Support HB 793 House Amendment 3: Dignity In Pay Act

On Thursday, May 2, 2024, there was a press conference at Springfield, IL regarding the bill HB793, Amendment 3, which is called Dignity in Pay.  This will eradicate subminimum pay to people with disabilities in five years. With the support of the Illinois Association of the Deaf executive board, President Marietta Coufal was able to attend […]

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Thanks for Visiting Us at Deafopia – Chicago

IAD would like to thank those who stopped by our booth at the recent Chicago Deafopia event on March 20, 2024, at the University of Chicago Student Center. We are happy to obtain new members and some renewals, as well as selling some plants and/or pottery to help support our YLC fundraising.  We have collected your […]

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