Indiana Association of the Deaf

04/17/2026

Some of us will be going tomorrow! Hope to see you at Indiana Chapter of RID's coffee chat from 11AM to 1PM at The AMP at 16 Tech, where they also have an artisan market (open from 7am if you'd like an early start) and a food hall of 20+ restaurants to explore and sample!

04/11/2026

Looking to learn American Sign Language? IAD is offering a beginner-friendly ASL 101 course this spring, designed for those new to the language in a supportive, virtual environment.

Two session options are available:

Session 1
Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8:30 PM ET
Starting May 19

Session 2
Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:30 PM ET
Starting May 20

This 8-week program meets for 2 hours per week and is held virtually via Zoom.

Cost: $250 for the full course

For questions, contact Joanna Witulski at outreach@iadhoosiers.org.

Click to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdBL_Mg6bzMD6S8PyLL33Q8WlKzt2bD9KfSt1pjYJUeKw42VQ/viewform

03/27/2026

03/24/2026

Geoffrey Bignell, our Director of Advocacy, explains the differences between primaries and general elections, and why each one matters for your vote.
Get informed, get ready, and make your vote count!

03/23/2026

🗳️ Make your vote count!
Our Director of Advocacy, Geoffrey Bignell, walks you through the step-by-step process to register to vote in Indiana. Whether it’s your first time or you’re updating your information, this video makes it simple and accessible.
Watch now and take the first step toward participating in democracy!

03/18/2026

Our fundraiser is happening today!

03/16/2026

Are you ASL Native? 🤟🏽✨

Join us for an engaging workshop exploring ASL, language, and identity in our Deaf community. Whether you're curious, questioning, or confident in your journey with ASL, this conversation is for you.

Saturday, March 28
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (EST)
ISD MPR Room
1200 E. 42nd Street
Indianapolis, IN 46205

Come connect, learn, and reflect together.

Want to attend? Register through the link here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScp2zzXFoNUOEzjasaqksWAdDoXiVBJtyw0bnT_s0ClUT7y_A/viewform

03/13/2026

We are excited to welcome Diana “Anna” Hill as our new Director of Membership!

Anna will represent Northwest Indiana and will play an important role in strengthening connections with members across the state. In this role, she will help support membership recruitment, retention, and engagement while ensuring that our members feel connected to the work and mission of IAD.

Please join us in welcoming Anna to the team. We look forward to the leadership and perspective she will bring to this role.


ID: Beige background with large blue text reading BIG WARM WELCOME and Diana “Anna” Hill listed as the new Director of Membership. On the right is her portrait and the Indiana Association of the Deaf logo.

03/12/2026

🚨 Leadership Opportunity Alert! 🚨

The Indiana Association for the Deaf (IAD) is searching for a Vice President to help lead our community!

As VP, you’ll:

✅ Support the President by coordinating board efforts
✅ Oversee committees and align them with IAD’s mission & vision
✅ Turn ideas into action and provide support where it’s needed
✅ Step in to lead when necessary

If you’re organized, collaborative, and passionate about serving the Deaf community, this could be the role for you! 🤝

Interested? Have questions? Let’s chat! Email us at Info@IADhoosiers.org

03/10/2026

The first community forum will focus on accessibility, and it’s coming up this Wednesday at 8 PM EST. Some of our Board members will be there! Are you joining us?!