Illinois Association of the Deaf

07/29/2025

With the IAD Conference fast approaching, we are taking nominations for new Executive Board.�Please utilize this Google Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe810CMl6TT92YHw6jSLOcWWil4sUKzz5VAbj9ly8Y_BtKYCA/viewform?pli=1
and submit your nominations.

** The deadline to submit your nominations ahead of the conference is on Friday, on August 1, 2025 at 12noon.

Officers duties and requirements are listed underneath each position open for nomination.

For any questions or concerns regarding the nomination form or process, please contact Secretary, Ivan Colon at secretary@iadeaf.org

Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe810CMl6TT92YHw6jSLOcWWil4sUKzz5VAbj9ly8Y_BtKYCA/viewform?pli=1

07/20/2025

Final 2025 IAD Conference Schedule posted
- visit our website for links and more details. https://iadeaf.org/6032

07/05/2025

Special IAD Meeting

Will be covering Board Policy Manual

Sunday, July 13, 2025
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Via Google Meet

Link: http://meet.google.com/agy-pdys-uij
PIN: 625 060 686

Share your ideas and suggestions

This is your chance to make a difference in your community and help shape its future.

06/30/2025

IAD Board held it's quarterly meeting on June 29, 2025 at Starved Rock Resort. 2025 conference plans and other initiatives were discussed.

More information for the conference will be forthcoming. Be sure to register for the conference and get the reduced room rate by July 2nd!

For any questions or concerns please contact any member of the IAD Board Team.

06/17/2025

Message and presentation from IAD VP Fara Harper

On our website at https://iadeaf.org/5962, review the “Roaring Back to Life by Rebuilding Connections Statewide” presentation.

Plus view the YouTube Vlog “Message from Vice President, Fara Harper” ahead of the IAD 2025 Conference at https://youtu.be/jNoj1dxJR0M . This presentation discusses recommendations for Chapter Realignment and proposed changes in IAD Bylaws.

Review the presentation and vlog and provide any comments or suggestions to IAD VP Fara Harper by June 29th so they can be vetted before the conference.

Fara may be reached at vicepresident@iadeaf.org

Thank you for your continued involvement and participation.

06/13/2025

Information flyer for Sponsorship/Exhibitor/Advertising for IAD Conference on August 2, 2025.

Please note deadline for submissions is on July 4th.��

For any questions or concerns, please contact Leslie Sutton, IAD Conference Chair at conference@iadeaf.org

06/04/2025

With the upcoming 2025 Biennial IAD Conference at the early August, awards will be presented to recognize those who have worked with or served IAD.

Please take a few moments to submit your 2025 IAD Award Nominations via this GoogleForm. �https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQ5M_rrjocVLfqmiTs9-hqs7A-4r9IV7birfABYcEjsFbdLg/viewform?pli=1

Rules for nominations and award descriptions are contained within the form. You must be an IAD member to submit award nominations.

05/29/2025

04/19/2025

For information regarding registration for 2025 IAD Conference and Hotel reservations visit our site at: https://iadeaf.org/5904.

03/28/2025

NIU Deaf Studies Program Presents: Deaf Trivia Night

When: Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.??
Where: Fatty's Pub and Grill
1312 W. Lincoln Hwy, Dekalb, IL

Event is free, encourage participants to purchase food/drinks to support the establishment.

** This event is not sponsored by IAD - information sharing of event.

02/28/2025

Speed Puzzling Event Turnout

The event on February 16th went great!. There were four full teams, plus a one person team that day.

The total revenue $240 and the expense was $200 for buying the puzzles, bags, plus two puzzles for winners.

First Place: from U of I finished it in 48 minutes!

Second Place: got it done in 1 hour and 23 minutes.

Third Place: from MVCC finished it in 1 hour and 25 minutes.

Fourth Place: Team from Jacksonville finished it in 1 hour and 29 minutes.

Everyone had a lot of fun. We did have some snacks after the game and talked for awhile!

02/28/2025

Deaf Youth in Illinois Need YOU!

Unfortunately, there are many Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing youth in foster care in Illinois and a shortage of foster families who are willing to take on DDBHH youth, especially if they have additional medical needs. These youth may end up in group homes or with families that provide minimal access to language and support. They need you!

Join CHS and Let It Be Us on Thursday, March 6th, from 7:00-8:30pm for a webinar all about how to become a specialized foster parent in Illinois. The event will have ASL interpreters and real-time captioning.

Help us find homes and supports for our Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing youth in care!

Register Now!
https://cas5-0-urlprotect.trendmicro.com/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=http%3a%2f%2fwww.bit.ly%2fDDBHH%2dFoster&umid=1a196700-97fa-4262-ae83-08f2da41e1b9&auth=3aef2d81dbedc9886618c0e4dc80f74ee9533ee7-a0cd858e4c70ac13c8ff7dbacfe31633126668f8

Thank you!

Questions? Contact Maddie Hinkle, Coordinator, CHS Youth and Family Connections Program

MHinkle@anixter.org

Let It Be Us is seeking compassionate foster and adoptive families to provide supportive homes for youth with medical & developmental needs.