At last week’s Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission (IDHHC) meeting, members of the Deaf community shared their concerns about the issues surrounding the IDHHC. These issues include, but are not limited to the following: IDHHC does not adequately explain information and legal rights to Deaf consumers; IDHHC often does not follow through on […]
Do you want to make a public comment at the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission Meeting next Thursday, August 18th? Do you need a ride from the Chicagoland area to Springfield for this meeting? If you answered yes to both questions, please contact Illinois Association of the Deaf President Corey Axelrod at president@iadeaf.org for a ride to […]
The Illinois Association of the Deaf created the petition for change at the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission (IDHHC) to ensure all Deaf individuals receive services and support from the IDHHC. At this present time, the IDHHC is failing our Deaf Illinoisans. This needs to change, please consider signing the petition today. Sign The Petition to […]
Corey Axelrod, President of the Illinois Association of the Deaf (IAD), shares the IAD will keep the petition open up until the day of the August 18th Commissioner’s meeting. The goal is to share all the names of community members who support the IAD in expressing grievances against the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing […]
In efforts to protect American Sign Language (ASL) use at the most fundamental levels, including at the Illinois School for the Deaf, the Deaf community and Illinois Association of the Deaf remain united. But the fight spans beyond protecting access to ASL and includes the need for equal communication access and protection of civil liberties. […]
Corey Axelrod, President of the Illinois Association of the Deaf, shares you can share remarks during the public comments period of the August 18th Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission (IDHHC) meeting in Springfield. You must submit a written request to Director John Miller at john.miller@illinois.gov. If you have any questions, please contact Corey at […]
IAD members are very concerned about the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission’s lack of action. To shed further insight into these concerns, the IAD captured quotes shared by the IAD membership base in this video compilation. To support IAD members, sign the petition today!
Tamera Gaudet-Doody, President of the Fox Valley Chapter of the Illinois Association of the Deaf, shares the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission should not be disputing the community’s concerns or defend what’s in their best interests. Instead, they should be listening and embracing the community’s concerns. What are your reasons? Sign and share […]
In this VLOG, Brandie Belford shares a passionate plea for the community to come together to make change happen. A community divided will only hinder progress. We look forward to working with you and making change happen, it starts at the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission. Sign the petition today for change!
Milan 1880. No other event in the history of deaf education had a greater impact on the lives and education of deaf people. This single event almost destroyed sign language. Yet, the community has stood strong for more than 100 years against oppressive forces. Do you want to go back to the dark ages? Sign […]
