The Illinois Association of the Deaf is thrilled to share the Chicago Park District has a new Facebook Group for their Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program. Program Specialist Sarah Faber and Special Recreation Coordinator Timothy Owens do fantastic work with the Park District. To learn more and receive updates, join their new Facebook group! […]
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 […]
Illinois Association of the Deaf President Corey Axelrod and Vice President Kevin Ryan sent a follow-up letter today to Governor Bruce Rauner regarding the concerns with the IDHHC. In the two letters submitted, they addressed the following issues with the IDHHC: Consistent failures to satisfy the 8 mandates in 20 ILCS 3932, titled the Deaf […]
This is a follow-up to our initial announcement regarding Senator Morrison’s introduction of SB0752. In this VLOG, Illinois Association of the Deaf (IAD) President Corey Axelrod and Legislative Chair Jason Altmann share the specific reasons behind each of the proposed amendments. These changes include, but are not limited to the following: The Illinois Deaf and […]
State Senator Julie Morrison of the 29th District introduced SB0752 today! This bill introduces significant changes to improve the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission (IDHHC) and positions the IDHHC to best serve the deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing community. In this VLOG, Illinois Association of the Deaf (IAD) President Corey Axelrod and […]
Earlier this month, Illinois Association of the Deaf President Corey Axelrod created a VLOG to discuss the pending repeal of the Interpreter for the Deaf LIcensure Act. In this follow-up VLOG, Corey shares comprehensive data points leading the IAD to make the decision to request legislators to introduce legislation to extend the repeal date of […]
As a part of an effort to affect change at the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission (IDHHC), Illinois Association of the Deaf (IAD) President Corey Axelrod and Vice President Kevin Ryan recently sent a letter to Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner regarding the IDHHC’s continuous failures to satisfy the eight mandates established in law. […]
Illinois Association of the Deaf President Corey Axelrod shares after sending the letter to Mt. Sinai CEO Karen Teitelbaum this morning, the two had a brief conversation by phone to discuss setting up a meeting between IAD and Mt. Sinai’s leadership team. The goal of this meeting is to discuss how Mt. Sinai can continue […]
Mt. Sinai Hospital recently decided to close the Deaf Health Program at Mt. Sinai. The closing of the program results in concerns regarding quality of communication access and access of resources previously provided by the Deaf Health Program. Click here to read the letter IAD President Corey Axelrod submitted on IAD’s behalf to Mt. Sinai’s […]
There are many benefits to being an Illinois Association of the Deaf (IAD) member! Susan Dramin-Weiss, IAD Membership Secretary, shares a few in her VLOG! Check it out today – if you haven’t joined us as an IAD member, join us today at www.iadeaf.org/join!
