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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A Message from IAD and WSAD About the Community Roundtable

When Illinois Association of the Deaf (IAD) partners with community-based organizations like West Suburban Association of the Deaf (WSAD), we know good things will happen! Take a look at the newest VLOG from IAD Treasurer Lisa L Roth and WSAD Vice President Julia Anderson about the upcoming roundtable! Do you want your organization involved? Please […]

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IAD + WSAD Co-hosting Roundtable Discussion

Another roundtable discussion!? Yep, this time the Illinois Association of the Deaf is partnering with the West Suburban Association of the Deaf (WSAD) to host a community roundtable during the fall in the Chicagoland area. This roundtable will be an opportunity for community leaders from the Chicagoland area to come together and discuss collaboration, accountability and other areas […]

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DOJ/CPD Public Forums

Friends in the Chicagoland area, please read the email below received by one of our chapters, Chicago Chapter of Illinois Association of the Deaf, regarding public forums being held tomorrow July 12th and on Thursday, July 14th. Good Afternoon, As part of our civil pattern or practice investigation into the Chicago Police Department and our continued […]

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NAD Conference: A Recap from IAD

The Illinois Association of the Deaf (IAD) made a huge splash this week in Phoenix, Arizona at the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) Conference! Watch IAD representatives share their experiences and areas of impact this week. The team looks forward to coming back home and continuing further with our mission of improving the lives of all in Illinois.

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