State Senator Julie Morrison of the 29th District introduced SB0752 today! This bill introduces significant changes to improve the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission (IDHHC) and positions the IDHHC to best serve the deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing community. In this VLOG, Illinois Association of the Deaf (IAD) President Corey Axelrod and […]
Earlier this month, Illinois Association of the Deaf President Corey Axelrod created a VLOG to discuss the pending repeal of the Interpreter for the Deaf LIcensure Act. In this follow-up VLOG, Corey shares comprehensive data points leading the IAD to make the decision to request legislators to introduce legislation to extend the repeal date of […]
As a part of an effort to affect change at the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission (IDHHC), Illinois Association of the Deaf (IAD) President Corey Axelrod and Vice President Kevin Ryan recently sent a letter to Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner regarding the IDHHC’s continuous failures to satisfy the eight mandates established in law. […]
Illinois Association of the Deaf President Corey Axelrod shares after sending the letter to Mt. Sinai CEO Karen Teitelbaum this morning, the two had a brief conversation by phone to discuss setting up a meeting between IAD and Mt. Sinai’s leadership team. The goal of this meeting is to discuss how Mt. Sinai can continue […]
Mt. Sinai Hospital recently decided to close the Deaf Health Program at Mt. Sinai. The closing of the program results in concerns regarding quality of communication access and access of resources previously provided by the Deaf Health Program. Click here to read the letter IAD President Corey Axelrod submitted on IAD’s behalf to Mt. Sinai’s […]
There are many benefits to being an Illinois Association of the Deaf (IAD) member! Susan Dramin-Weiss, IAD Membership Secretary, shares a few in her VLOG! Check it out today – if you haven’t joined us as an IAD member, join us today at www.iadeaf.org/join!
Join us at Blaze Pizza in Oak Lawn after Legislative Training at Moraine Valley Community College on Saturday, February 25 from 6-9pm. 20 percent of all proceeds will be donated to IAD! Click here to download the flyer. https://www.facebook.com/events/467578916963289/
Friends in the Jacksonville and Springfield areas, this VLOG is for you! Fara Harper, Vice President of Jacksonville Chapter of the Illinois Association of the Deaf encourages you to join us on January 28th for legislative training from 9am-5pm at Jacksonville Community Center for the Deaf! RSVP today by emailing legislative@iadeaf.org!
Congratulations Angela! Angela Botz, ISD ‘85, is the new CCDI Vice Chair and Regional Director for Region 5. CCDI stands for Coalition of Citizens with Disabilities in Illinois. She is excited to serve on the board with their mission: “The Voice: advocating equal opportunities for all people with disabilities” and most importantly, equality through change […]
Did you know the Interpreter for the Deaf Licensure Act will be repealed (expire) on January 1, 2018? IAD President Corey Axelrod shares the impact this will have on communication for Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing individuals. Corey also shares this will also negatively impact interpreters, as well. 2017 is going to be a busy […]
