Kevin Smith, IAD Fundraising Committee member, shares the Illinois Association of the Deaf (IAD) is excited to partner with the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) to host the well known “Thanksgiving Eve Party” on November 25, 2015! This special occasion will be held at Westwood Tavern and Tap in Schaumburg, and will feature a […]
Maria Hernandez, Chair of the Illinois Association of the Deaf Youth Committee, shares IAD is hosting the 1st Annual Deaf Youth Holiday Bash in Naperville on December 4, 2015. If you know of a Deaf or Hard of Hearing Junior High or High School student who may be interested, please share this email with them! […]
Thank you, Jim Lomanto, President of Chicagoland Deaf Seniors (CDS), for inviting IAD President Corey Axelrod to attend the Chicagoland Deaf Seniors General Meeting on Saturday, September 19th. IAD is thrilled to share CDS will become another IAD affiliate organization! For more information on becoming an IAD Affiliate, visit www.iadeaf.org/organization.
IAD President Corey Axelrod received confirmation that rumors about Illinois School for the Deaf closing and/or students being transferred are false.
IAD President Corey Axelrod attended the Illinois School for the Deaf Advisory Council meeting on Friday, September 11th. In this VLOG, Corey shares the need for the deaf community to discuss different view points and work together. By the community remaining fragmented, the students end up suffering.
FROM: Director Kris Smith, Illinois Department of Human Services/Division of Rehabilitation Services The State of Illinois Office of the Governor is seeking qualified candidates for the following vacancy: SUPERINTENDENT Illinois School for the Deaf Jacksonville, Illinois The superintendent of the Illinois School for the Deaf (ISD) performs job duties for students whose primary disability is Deaf […]
IAD recognizes the community’s concerns with how ISD has presented its research with cued speech. As a result, IAD is submitting a letter to the Superintendent of ISD, Ms. Serena Preston, addressing our concerns and recommendations on how ISD can remedy its fragmented relationship with the community. Click here to read the letter sent to […]
IAD President Corey Axelrod shares the latest updates with IAD’s letter to Dr. Purvis and IAD’s actions in ensuring IEPs are not violated. Click here for more information and to view the Request for State Complaint Investigation form. If you have any questions or concerns, please email President Corey Axelrod at president@iadeaf.org.
Education Strategy Team (EST) Chair Elke Weinbrenner shares she is looking for new committee members to join the team to better improve the education system for future generations of deaf and hard of hearing children in Illinois! Email Elke today to join the team!
IAD Senior Citizens Committee Co-Chair Jim Lomanto shares his excitement to work with IAD again, this time in ensuring deaf seniors in Illinois have assistance and resources to make the right choices when choosing a nursing home and assisted living facility. Click here to read continuous updates on IAD.
