The Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission is distributing a free pack of 5 clear face shields to anyone who is a resident of Illinois. The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) provided the face shields to IDHHC for distribution. IDHHC requested IEMA to assist with providing Illinois residents personal protective equipment which would help […]
As we recognize transparency is of utmost importance, we wanted to provide the community with an update on the steps we are taking to address the systemic racism the Black community faces. We have been in continued dialogue with the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) to better understand their ongoing partnership with the National […]
This Friday, June 19 is Juneteenth and we would like to share a few resources that we gathered from Access Living in Chicago, IL. This year will be the 155th anniversary of June 19, 1865. When the news broke of the Emancipation Proclamation declaring the enslaved to be free on January 1, 1863, many enslavers continued […]
We’re excited to announce the 2021 IAD Conference will be held at the Northfield Inn, Suites & Conference Center in Springfield. The conference will be a two-day affair and will start exactly one year from today! #SaveTheDate and stay tuned for more information!
In response to the recent tragic events affecting the Black community, the IAD Executive Board vehemently denounces any form of social, systematic, institutionalized, or internalized racial oppression. Click here to watch the ASL statement. Click here to read the full statement.
We hope you can join us tomorrow evening for the Q2 IAD Board meeting at 7PM (CST). The meeting will take place on Zoom and Facebook live. We will be covering issues regarding COVID-19, future plans, accessibility and continuous advocacy for the future. To join us, enter ID: 875 8924 0339 after you install Zoom app or […]
As the Coronavirus pandemic has impacted day-to-day life, the IAD continues to advocate for our community’s rights. A huge thank you to the Daily Herald for spotlighting our work! To read the article, please click on the Daily Herald link above. NAD CEO Howard Rosenblum explains how the world is changing now with the COVID-19 pandemic. To […]
During the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, it may not be safe to go to your doctor’s office — even for a routine visit. Your doctor may ask you to stay home and discuss your health through video conferencing — this is called “telehealth.” Even though your appointment is done virtually, your doctor must still provide you […]
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 […]
IAD would like to thank Governor JB Pritzker and his administrative team for their commitment to ensuring Deaf and hard of hearing individuals have equal access to information provided during the daily COVID-19 briefings. Today, the Governor’s office took accessibility to the next level by using a Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI) along with a hearing certified interpreter […]
