IAD recognizes the community’s concerns with how ISD has presented its research with cued speech. As a result, IAD is submitting a letter to the Superintendent of ISD, Ms. Serena Preston, addressing our concerns and recommendations on how ISD can remedy its fragmented relationship with the community. Click here to read the letter sent to […]
IAD President Corey Axelrod shares the latest updates with IAD’s letter to Dr. Purvis and IAD’s actions in ensuring IEPs are not violated. Click here for more information and to view the Request for State Complaint Investigation form. If you have any questions or concerns, please email President Corey Axelrod at president@iadeaf.org.
Education Strategy Team (EST) Chair Elke Weinbrenner shares she is looking for new committee members to join the team to better improve the education system for future generations of deaf and hard of hearing children in Illinois! Email Elke today to join the team!
IAD Senior Citizens Committee Co-Chair Jim Lomanto shares his excitement to work with IAD again, this time in ensuring deaf seniors in Illinois have assistance and resources to make the right choices when choosing a nursing home and assisted living facility. Click here to read continuous updates on IAD.
Newly appointed IAD Media Director Amanda RS Lucki is seeking interested people to join the Media Team under the Media Director for the following positions: Statewide Bulletin Editor, Public Relations Director, and Webmaster. If you are interested in becoming involved with the Media Team, click here to email Media Director Amanda RS Lucki.
Despite the appointment of the interim superintendent at ISD, IAD remains concerned about the situation at ISD and is submitting a letter to the Secretary of Education, Dr. Beth Purvis addressing our concerns. Click here to read the letter sent to Dr. Purvis on August 7, 2015.
IAD Secretary Shelley Williams shares IAD is still seeking Committee Chairs for the following committees: Fundraising, History/Archives and the Nursing Home and Ward of State Adhoc Committee. If you are interested in chairing one of these committees, please contact President Corey Axelrod at President@iadeaf.org.
IAD’s newly appointed Chair of the Emergency Alert and Access Committee, Rosemary Edwards, is requesting you share your experiences about emergency alerts and access to information during emergencies. If you have stories or experiences to share, please contact Rosemary today!
IAD President Corey Axelrod takes a moment to share how you can now join or renew your IAD membership online and IAD recently added a new ‘News and Updates’ page to the IAD website. Complete your membership registration at www.iadeaf.org/membershipand visit www.iadeaf.org/news-and-updates for your latest IAD information! Please contact IAD Membership Secretary, Susan Dramin-Weiss, or IAD President, Corey […]
IAD is looking for committee members to serve on the following committees: Bylaws Deaf Youth Family Program Fundraising History/Archives Legislative Senior Citizens Direct Services Adhoc Committee Education Strategy Team Emergency Alert and Accessibility Committee Nursing Home and Ward of State Adhoc Committee IAD is also looking for a Media Chair, Public Relations Director, SWB Editor […]
