The Illinois Association of the Deaf is excited to partner with the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) to host our fourth annual “Thanksgiving Eve Party” on November 21, 2018! This special occasion will be held at Level 257 in Schaumburg. Tickets will include heavy appetizers, non-alcoholic beverages and dessert. A cash bar will be […]
by Donald Moore, October 2018 Overview This article discusses about Apartment and Retirement Centers for Deaf Seniors, Full Inclusion and Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. Although IAD does not manage any facilities for deaf seniors, we will make an effort to share relevant information that may of use to the deaf community. When opportunities arises, IAD staff […]
In this VLOG for the commissioners at the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission, the Illinois Association of the Deaf (IAD) Executive Board shares the IAD wants the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commissioners to take their time to find the RIGHT candidate for the IDHHC Director, not to rush the process and […]
On February 2, 2018, the Illinois Association of the Deaf sent Illinois School for the Deaf (ISD) Superintendent a letter sharing concerns about the long-standing issues of oppression and audism at ISD. Superintendent Nist responded to our letter; click here to read the letter.
The Illinois Association of the Deaf is still concerned about the long-standing issues at the Illinois School for the Deaf (ISD). In this letter sent to ISD Superintendent Julee Nist this morning, the IAD Board of Directors list examples of oppression and audism at the ISD and request Superintendent Nist take action to fix these […]
The Illinois Association of the Deaf submitted our response regarding Senate Resolution 528 (SR528) directly to Governor Rauner yesterday. Click here to read our response with recommendations.
Earlier this afternoon, the Illinois Association of the Deaf wrote a letter to Governor Rauner regarding the recent activities at the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission, commissioners’ dereliction of responsibility and staff members’ abuse of powers.
The Illinois Association of the Deaf (IAD) received numerous inquiries asking the difference between Senate Resolution 528 and Senate Bill 752. In response, our Legislative Chairperson Jason Altmann created this VLOG. Additionally, Jason shares IAD’s continuous concerns about the lack of transparency at the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission, especially after comments made by Commission […]
IAD has created a new page where we will post Infographics visually illustrating who we are as an organization, what we do, and how our work benefits the deaf and hard of hearing citizens and parents of deaf children across the state of Illinois. New infographics will be added on an ongoing basis. This new page can be found under […]
The IAD Board of Directors wrote to IDHHC Chair and Spokesperson to inquire the status of and plans for the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission (IDHHC) to improve outreach and provision of services. Read the Letter
