Check out what our 2019 IAD Conference Chairperson Kevin Ryan has to share! The 50th Biennial IAD Conference will be here before we know it. Don’t forget to book your hotel room before they’re all sold out soon. There will be a lot of exciting news to share with everyone! Stay tuned for more announcements […]
Are you familiar with the IAD Bylaws? Do you feel like the Bylaws need to be revised or corrected? We need you! Vice President Suzy Laskowski is searching for interested candidates to join the Bylaws committee by February 28, 2019. As for the bylaws amendment form, the deadline is March 30, 2019. Click here for […]
Did you know that IAD has its own YouTube Channel located at: https://www.youtube.com/c/IadeafOrg1877 We have over 150 video clips covering our social events, officer introductions, community concerns, updates on our legislative and other committee efforts, #WhyIAD, and more. By subscribing to our channel signing up for notifications you can stay informed when new video content is […]
A new page “Nursing Homes and Ward of State” has been posted to our website under Resources – it is intended to provide valuable and useful information related to nursing homes and wards of state. This is an entirely new section on our website, which we hope will be useful for our soon to be or already […]
Are you ready for Deaf Ninja Day with Kyle Schulze – Deaf Ninja at Chicago Ninja Academy on February 3rd!? Don’t wait, get your tickets at www.iadeaf.org/ninja!
The following is a guest post from Eric Minghella, Outreach Specialist with Disability Benefits Help: If you or someone you love experiences hearing loss, there may be benefits available for your family. The Social Security Administration (SSA) offers resources for people who are no longer able to work due to a long-term disability. While it can be challenging […]
Come and join us at the Chicago Chapter IAD’s Social Dinner! Please click on the image for more details. CCIAD Facebook page
Click on the link for more information about the RIT/NTID Math Competition for students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. Calling All Math Whizzes
The Illinois Association of the Deaf is excited to partner with Kyle Schulze (Deaf Ninja) and the Chicago Ninja Academy for the second straight year to host “Deaf Ninja Day!” on February 3rd, 2019. This event is open to all ages 5+ (including adults). Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals, as well as C(children)ODAs and […]
Emergency Medical and Contact Information on SmartPhones By: Donald Moore, October 2018 If you are deaf/hard of hearing, you may want to consider adding comments within your smartphone emergency info that are you are deaf and require the use of a sign language interpreter. This information can be crucial for first responders in knowing your […]
