2023 IAD ConferenceEarly Bird Rate Ends 11:59 PM (CT)Friday, March 31st Register now to save!Few days left before the end of Early Bird registration. $80 now then it will be $125https://iadeaf.org/2023-iad-conference Description of images used:Picture of bird with worm in beak, and a wad of money in upper left cornerIAD logo in lower right
2023 IAD Biennial Conference Updates (Text version of flyer) Tentative Agenda Posted Keynote Speaker: Benro Ogunyipe, Executive Director of IDHCC Entertainment Secured Presenters in the areas of Deaf issues such as mental health, resources/programs that are available, and impact of technology. When?: June 30 – July 1, 2023Where: Northfield Inn, Suites and Conference Center in […]
Text of flyer:Effective February 20, 2023, Amazon is discontinuing their Amazon Smile Program for all supported organizations. While we are sad to see this program discontinued, IAD will have other fund-raising events in the near future. We thank everyone who used this program to support our cause. Link to Amazon’s announcement [Link] We Thank […]
Register for the IAD 2023 Conference! Check out the details for attending, or if you want to be a speaker, sponsor or advertiser for the conference. Hope to see you there !
Per NAD guidance: Current Officers are from a pool of Chapter reps to serve in a temporary capacity until new officers are selected at the next IAD Conference in 2023. More info on the conference forthcoming!
(Text version of Amazon Smile Fundraiser Flyer)Amazon Smile Fundraiser for the HolidaysIllinois Association of the Deaf smile.amazon.com For most purchases:Amazon will donate 0.5% price of eligible purchases to IADProceeds will be used for 2023 Conference Fund How to Use Amazon Smile1. Go to: http://smile.amazon.com2. Select Change Your Charity3. Search for “Illinois Association of the Deaf”4. […]
On International Day of Sign Languages, the U.S. Department of State discusses sign languages beyond American Sign Language and their work to advocate for global linguistic rights. Read more in the DipNote blog: https://go.usa.gov/xMNXX
The University of Michigan Family Medicine Department has partnered with Partners in Deaf Health and Michigan Deaf Health to host a Deaf Health Talk entitled “Getting Real About Drugs and Alcohol” on Tuesday, August 24th, 7:00 pm-8:00 pm CST. The event will be on Facebook Live. There will be 3 presenters for the event: Michael […]
On July 26, 2021 marked the 31st anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)! Thanks to the ADA, it opens many doors for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community. Even with the ADA, we still have a lot of work ahead of us before we truly have equal access. (NAD)https://fb.watch/71onrVtXr-/ ANNOUNCING: Partnership Creates […]
The Illinois Association of the Deaf (IAD) held their biennial business meeting on June 12, 2021 along with elections. There were no positions filled. Then, IAD held an emergency business meeting on June 28, 2021 to determine the future for IAD. At this time, these positions are vacant and need to be filled immediately; President, […]
