IAD Youth Leadership Day is postponed until Fall 2019. We will announce a new date and location in the next couple of weeks. We apologize for any inconvenience we may have caused. Questions? Please email Sarah Miller at Youth@iadeaf.org or eb@iadeaf.org.
The Illinois Association of the Deaf has decided that it is time for a new logo! We cannot create one without our community’s input. Please take the time to fill out this short survey. The form can be filled out after clicking this link: IAD LOGO Survey We will keep you up to date on the […]
If you missed the last IAD Conference, which was held on June 2017 in Naperville, and want to learn more about it. Review a previously published SWB (State Wide Bulletin) article, 2017 IAD and IRID Conference Summary, which summarizes the event that took place. Although this was a joint event between IAD and IRID at that time, the 2019 conference will […]
IAD is in the process of creating a list of Deaf and Hard of Hearing-owned businesses that we will be displaying on our website. There will be no charge to list your Deaf or Hard of Hearing-owned business. 
If you are a Deaf/Hard of Hearing business owner within the state of Illinois, please provide […]
McLakes President Sam Russotto and Alternative Representative Rosemary Edwards share news about the 50th Biennial IAD Conference and all the perks that come with it! Friendly reminder! There is less than 40 days until the conference takes place. Be sure to register at iadeaf.org/2019conf and reserve a room soon! If you have any questions, please contact the […]
The Illinois Association of the Deaf (IAD) reviews its bylaws on a biennial basis. We recently received several recommendations for bylaws revisions, and our Bylaws Committee, led by IAD Vice President/Bylaws Committee Chair Suzy Laskowski, reviewed these recommendations. Click here to read the proposed amendments to the IAD bylaws, as well as the Bylaws committee’s […]
Why 50th Biennial IAD Conference? June 27-30, 2019 Workshops Participate in IAD related business, including voting new officers Entertainment: Magic Show Socialize and Network with Deaf Community Members ** Must be an IAD member to vote (Join/Renew for only $5/year) Questions? Contact the Conference Committee at conference@iadeaf.org Register Now! https://iadeaf.org/2019conf
Happy Tuesday to everyone! Our Conference Chairperson Kevin Ryan shares updates about the combo tickets, individual tickets and tickets for Magic Morgan’s show. FYI: Less than two weeks until the price increases on May 16. Don’t wait any longer to seize this sweet deal at www.iadeaf.org/2019conf.
Are you a foodie like IAD President Corey Axelrod is? You’re in luck! We know how important food is! There are plenty of nourishing places to eat nearby the Marriott Hotel, where the IAD conference takes place on June 27-30, 2019 in Bloomington-Normal, IL. Don’t forget to register soon at www.iadeaf.org/2019conf before the price […]
Our IAD Conference Chairperson Kevin Ryan shares updates of the 2019 IAD Officer nominations and requirements for the upcoming conference in Bloomington-Normal, IL on June 27-30, 2019. If you are interested in submitting a nomination, please go to https://iadeaf.org/candidate_form and fill out the necessary steps. Haven’t had the chance to purchase your conference combo ticket yet? No […]
