IAD encourages members to register and respond to a poll to share your thoughts and preferences for the Next CEO of NAD. Responses are confidential and IAD will not have access to the responses.Link: https://www.nad.org/2026/04/10/nad-board-update-ceo-search-finalists-community-forum/ Thank you for your support of IAD and NAD!IAD Board
The Illinois LEAD-K Bill will be going to the House tomorrow. Please take few moments to review and sign a ‘Witness” slip saying that you support passing the bill.We need your help in raising awareness and support for this important bill! Details of the LEAD-K Bill: https://www.ilga.gov/Documents/legislation/104/HB/10400HB1783.htm Sign a Witness Slip Supporting the Bill: https://ilga.gov/House/Hearings/details/3056/22568/CreateWitnessSlip/?legislationId=159179&GaId=18&View=Create […]
A new page: “IAD Meeting Minutes” page is now available under the “About Us” menu item. Reviewed and approved Board meeting minutes will be posted on this page for your purview.For any questions or concerns, please contact us at eb@iadeaf.org
IAD is looking for a dedicated individual to serve as Treasurer on its Board. In this vlog, current Treasurer Joe Vieira shares insights about the role, its responsibilities, and what to expect. General requirements are outlined at the end of the video.https://youtu.be/NIL2zNZDqD8 If interested in serving on IAD’s Board as Treasurer, please contact us at eb@iadeaf.org
Text of Flyer:PACE – Center for Independent Living, IncDeaf Awareness Cornhole Event Saturday, April 11, 2026 10am – 4pmLincoln Square Mall300 S. Broadway AveUrbana, IL 61801Southeast Entrance Player Registration at the event For Vendors: If you want to register your spotContact Kim Taylor (tiggerkim23@gmail.com)
We need your help! Deaf Seniors of America (DSA) and the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) are teaming up to learn more about the experiences of Deaf older adults (age 50+) across the country. Your input will help us understand the needs, challenges, and strengths of Deaf seniors — and guide future programs, policies, and services that truly reflect our community. Take the survey here: […]
Text of flyer:The following roles are available within IAD: If interested – contact us at eb@iadeaf.org
Recently mentioned at the 2025 conference, IAD is exploring the use of Regions instead of Chapters. Addition of Regions and Regional Representatives – This will allow every member to have a Region to belong in rather than marking “none” due to no chapter in their area. Regional representatives will serve as a point of contact […]
If you / your organization would like to be a sponsor/exhibitor or advertise for our 2025 Biennial Conference please review this Informative Guide and complete any forms and payments as described. The deadline for submissions has been moved to July 4, 2025. For any questions or concerns, please contact Leslie Sutton at conference@iadeaf.org
Registration for the 2025 IAD Conference on Friday, August 1 – Saturday, August 2, 2025 is now open.(Note: Zeffy is our new conference registration tool). You may also reserve your rooms at the Grand Bear Resort with the IAD Conference rate per the information below. Reserve your room for the 2025 IAD Conference at Grand […]
