IAD’s Vice President Kevin Ryan Speaks Out Against IDHHC

When the Director of the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission says he sides with the Governor’s Office and Department of Human Services over the Deaf community, we have a problem. Illinois Association of the Deaf Vice President Kevin Ryan shares your signature will help combat these issues! Sign the petition today at www.iadeaf.org/IDHHC.

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IAD Wants Much Needed Dialogue – Please Answer Our Questions, IDHHC.

The Illinois Association of the Deaf (IAD) received a letter from the Director of the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission (IDHHC), John Miller, on Tuesday afternoon in regards to IDHHC’s involvement with the Illinois School for the Deaf (ISD). Earlier today, IAD sent a lengthy letter in response to the numerous excuses the […]

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Carol Nemecek-Kowalski: Change is Needed at IDHHC

Carol Nemecek-Kowalski is the latest IAD member to create a VLOG speaking out against the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission. Join Carol and more than 100 other individuals who have signed the petition demanding change from the IDHHC – sign the petition at www.iadeaf.org/IDHHC.

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What is the Role of IDHHC Commissioners?

Commissioners who serve on the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission are responsible to hear out the Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing community and gather concerns and comments from individuals. However, one commissioner has been openly critical of Illinois Association of the Deaf (IAD) for the letters IAD has written regarding IDHHC issues. […]

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A Message from IAD Legislative Chair Regarding IDHHC

Illinois Association of the Deaf Legislative Chair Jason Altmann shares that now is the time for you to express your concerns with IDHHC to ensure IDHHC commissioners take corrective action. A strong IDHHC is imperative for the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing community; we cannot do it without your support. Click here to sign […]

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Change Needed at IDHHC

Illinois Association of the Deaf (IAD) President Corey Axelrod submitted another letter to the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission on behalf of the IAD this morning with three requests: Pursuant to Article IV, Section X of the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission Bylaws, the opportunity to address the commission during the upcoming […]

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IAD & CCD Mystery Dinner

The one and only Tom Adamo will be the master of ceremonies (MC) and Detective at the Illinois Association of the Deaf and Chicago Club of the Deaf Mystery Dinner on October 15, 2016 at Cooper’s Corner in Winfield, IL! Limited tickets are available, click here to purchase yours today!

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IAD and WSAD Wants YOU to Join the Chicagoland Roundtable

Gustavo Diaz, President of West Suburban Association of the Deaf (WSAD) and Corey Axelrod, President of the Illinois Association of the Deaf (IAD) want to make sure your organization is included in the upcoming roundtable in the Chicagoland area! We don’t want to indadvertedly exclude any organizations, please make sure you email IAD President Corey […]

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