2023 IAD Conference and Award Photos

Check out the recent 2023 IAD Biennial Conference and Award Photos. We thank everyone who attended, participated in the conference, and endured the storms and power outages within the greater Springfield area during the conference weekend. Thank you for helping making this a success! There are two sets of photos in PDF format:  Conference Photos […]

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Recommended Resource: Deaf In Government

Are you a deaf or hard of hearing government employee?  The Deaf in Government is a networking group that empowers deaf and hard of hearing government employees that helps others to overcome communication barriers, resolve accessibility issues and networking. There is no charge to become a member member with DIG (Deaf in Government).  It is […]

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Update from IAD During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Dear IAD Members and Deaf Illinoisans, During this difficult time with the Covid-19 (Coronavirus), IAD would like to remind everyone to stay abreast of health warnings and concerns regarding this pandemic.   At this time, IAD may not be hosting any in-person events.  IAD will be following ‘Social Distancing’ recommendations for supporting our members.  Which […]

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Illinois Deaf Ecosystem Directory Established

IAD has established a new Illinois Deaf Ecosystem Directory on its website, which can be found under ‘Resources’ on the web site navigation menu. What is an Ecosystem?As defined by investopedia.com, an ecosystem is “supported by a foundation of interacting organizations and individuals which produces goods and services of value to customers, who are members […]

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Illinois Deaf Ecosystem FB Group Established!

IAD has established a new FB Group: Illinois Deaf Ecosystem! This is a public group for Illinois Deaf community to bring together customers, Deaf business owners and Deaf-Friendly businesses to share, promote and to support each other within the Deaf community which includes Deaf-friendly companies and hearing allies! It is open to the Deaf community […]

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