Corey Axelrod, President of the Illinois Association of the Deaf, shares you can share remarks during the public comments period of the August 18th Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission (IDHHC) meeting in Springfield. You must submit a written request to Director John Miller at john.miller@illinois.gov. If you have any questions, please contact Corey at […]
IAD members are very concerned about the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission’s lack of action. To shed further insight into these concerns, the IAD captured quotes shared by the IAD membership base in this video compilation. To support IAD members, sign the petition today!
Tamera Gaudet-Doody, President of the Fox Valley Chapter of the Illinois Association of the Deaf, shares the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission should not be disputing the community’s concerns or defend what’s in their best interests. Instead, they should be listening and embracing the community’s concerns. What are your reasons? Sign and share […]
In this VLOG, Brandie Belford shares a passionate plea for the community to come together to make change happen. A community divided will only hinder progress. We look forward to working with you and making change happen, it starts at the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission. Sign the petition today for change!
Milan 1880. No other event in the history of deaf education had a greater impact on the lives and education of deaf people. This single event almost destroyed sign language. Yet, the community has stood strong for more than 100 years against oppressive forces. Do you want to go back to the dark ages? Sign […]
When the Director of the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission says he sides with the Governor’s Office and Department of Human Services over the Deaf community, we have a problem. Illinois Association of the Deaf Vice President Kevin Ryan shares your signature will help combat these issues! Sign the petition today at www.iadeaf.org/IDHHC.
The Illinois Association of the Deaf (IAD) received a letter from the Director of the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission (IDHHC), John Miller, on Tuesday afternoon in regards to IDHHC’s involvement with the Illinois School for the Deaf (ISD). Earlier today, IAD sent a lengthy letter in response to the numerous excuses the […]
Carol Nemecek-Kowalski is the latest IAD member to create a VLOG speaking out against the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission. Join Carol and more than 100 other individuals who have signed the petition demanding change from the IDHHC – sign the petition at www.iadeaf.org/IDHHC.
Illinois Association of the Deaf Past President Angela Botz urges community members to sign the IDHHC petition. Your signature means your concerns will be heard and the IDHHC must take action to better serve all Deaf and Hard of Hearing citizens in Illinois. The petition can be signed at www.iadeaf.org/IDHHC.
Commissioners who serve on the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission are responsible to hear out the Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing community and gather concerns and comments from individuals. However, one commissioner has been openly critical of Illinois Association of the Deaf (IAD) for the letters IAD has written regarding IDHHC issues. […]
