The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) and Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) is committed to addressing equity and accessibility across their facilities and programs. To further this effort, these agencies want to pay attention to the experiences of individuals with disabilities who attend our cultural events and venues such as museums, […]
Tickets for our fifth annual “Thanksgiving Eve Party” are now on sale! We’ll be hosting this year’s party on November 27, 2019 at Gameworks in Schaumburg. Tickets are $30 for adults and $12 for children (ages 4-12). Tickets include heavy appetizers, non-alcoholic beverages, dessert and a 1-hour timed game card (can be used any time). […]
IAD would like to express their deepest gratitude towards being a part of the Ultimate Ninjas Pro Camp on Monday, October 14. Vice President Suzanna Laskowski and Member-At-Large Hugh Woodson attended this event to boost awareness for Deaf + people in the State of Illinois. Kyle Schulze – Deaf Ninja volunteered and taught our future ninjas several […]
AIMCIL will be hosting two free workshops to the public at the AIM Center for Independent Living in Downers Grove, IL. The personal budget workshop occurs on Monday, October 21st 2-3:30PM and Understanding Credit Workshop occurs on Monday, October 28th 2-3:30PM. If you are interested in attending, please contact Stephanie at (630)376-4274 or Barbara at […]
IAD would like to express their gratitude to all the IAD members that submitted their votes for the brand new IAD logo. Many thanks to the Logo designer Michael Dubowe, and the logo committee; Michael Dubowe, Rosemary Edwards, Joe Vieira and logo liaison Darci Zook. Check out the new IAD logo and stay tuned for […]
Friendly reminder: the final and new IAD logo will be announced on Monday, October 7. Please vote for the logo that you feel fits IAD best by Sunday, October 6: Logo Survey. For those who want to become a member and vote on our new logo, sign up for your IAD Membership today!
September came and went! NAD President Melissa wrapped up Deaf Awareness Month last Monday with some lessons. Even though, it is October now. Let’s continue to celebrate Deaf Awareness daily. Click on the link: Wrapping Up International Week of the Deaf 2019 Illinois Deaf Latinos Association will be having their 20th Anniversary Banquet on Saturday, October 5 […]
October is nearly here! Make plans to come to the annual IAD YOUTH HALLOWEEN PARTY! Location: College of Dupage SSC 1200 Park in Fawell Lots (SSC building) Admission: Baby Munsters (02-): Free Lil Munsters (3-13): $3 Munsters (14+): $5 Wear your Halloween costume and come out for a thrilling afternoon. There will be a spooky […]
A special meeting was held at IDHHC to discuss the vacant Director’s position. During the open meeting, IDHHC Commissioners issued the below public announcement. “Although we’ve had some well qualified applicants, we are committed to finding the right fit for IDHHC. Therefore, we have decided to re-open the search process.” For more information, go to […]
At the recent 50th Biennial IAD conference, members proposed and voted on having a committee to develop a new logo for IAD. Logo committee: Logo designer Michael Dubowe, Rosemary Edwards, Joe Vieira and logo liaison Darci Zook met and discussed the logo requirements and suggestions for nearly 2 months. On September 22, the Board voted on […]
