IAD Conference – Documents to Print

We are looking forward to seeing you at this weekend’s IAD Conference! In this email, we are sharing the following important information for this weekend’s conference: Updated Conference Schedule Proposed Bylaws Revisions 2017 business meeting minutes for review and approval (to take place during our Saturday business meeting) Saturday’s business meeting agenda Saturday’s business meeting […]

Read more
Conference Chairperson Kevin Ryan Shares Updates

IAD Conference Chairperson Kevin Ryan shares updates on the 2019-2021 Officer bids. IAD still needs a treasurer and we are very eager to get the ball rolling for the upcoming conference. To register for the conference, please go to the website at www.iadeaf.org/2019conf.

Read more
IAD YOUTH LEADERSHIP DAY: POSTPONED

IAD Youth Leadership Day is postponed until Fall 2019. We will announce a new date and location in the next couple of weeks. We apologize for any inconvenience we may have caused. Questions? Please email Sarah Miller at Youth@iadeaf.org or eb@iadeaf.org.

Read more
IAD Logo Updates

The Illinois Association of the Deaf has decided that it is time for a new logo! We cannot create one without our community’s input. Please take the time to fill out this short survey. The form can be filled out after clicking this link: IAD LOGO Survey We will keep you up to date on the […]

Read more
Missed the 2017 IAD Conference? – What was it Like?

If you missed the last IAD Conference, which was held on June 2017 in Naperville, and want to learn more about it.  Review a previously published SWB (State Wide Bulletin) article, 2017 IAD and IRID Conference Summary, which summarizes the event that took place.  Although this was a joint event between IAD and IRID at that time, the 2019 conference will […]

Read more
Join the Illinois Deaf Ecosystem Directory

IAD is in the process of creating a list of Deaf and Hard of Hearing-owned businesses that we will be displaying on our website. There will be no charge to list your Deaf or Hard of Hearing-owned business. 🙂 If you are a Deaf/Hard of Hearing business owner within the state of Illinois, please provide […]

Read more
The McLakes Chapter is going to the IAD Conference!

McLakes President Sam Russotto and Alternative Representative Rosemary Edwards share news about the 50th Biennial IAD Conference and all the perks that come with it! Friendly reminder! There is less than 40 days until the conference takes place. Be sure to register at iadeaf.org/2019conf and reserve a room soon! If you have any questions, please contact the […]

Read more
IAD Bylaws Amendments

The Illinois Association of the Deaf (IAD) reviews its bylaws on a biennial basis. We recently received several recommendations for bylaws revisions, and our Bylaws Committee, led by IAD Vice President/Bylaws Committee Chair Suzy Laskowski, reviewed these recommendations. Click here to read the proposed amendments to the IAD bylaws, as well as the Bylaws committee’s […]

Read more
Why 50th Biennial IAD Conference?

Why 50th Biennial IAD Conference? June 27-30, 2019 Workshops Participate in IAD related business, including voting new officers Entertainment: Magic Show Socialize and Network with Deaf Community Members ** Must be an IAD member to vote (Join/Renew for only $5/year) Questions? Contact the Conference Committee at conference@iadeaf.org Register Now! https://iadeaf.org/2019conf

Read more
IAD Conference Chairperson Shares Updates

Happy Tuesday to everyone! Our Conference Chairperson Kevin Ryan shares updates about the combo tickets, individual tickets and tickets for Magic Morgan’s show. FYI: Less than two weeks until the price increases on May 16. Don’t wait any longer to seize this sweet deal at www.iadeaf.org/2019conf.

Read more