Illinois Association of the Deaf

03/10/2026

Per IAD President Fara Harper, she is encouraging Illinois residents to join in on the forums and bring their ideas and suggestions. Sign Up!!

02/25/2026

IAD Is Seeking a New Treasurer

IAD is looking for a dedicated individual to serve as Treasurer on its Board. In this vlog, current Treasurer Joe Vieira shares insights about the role, its responsibilities, and what to expect.

General requirements are outlined at the end of the video.

If interested in serving on IAD’s Board as Treasurer, please contact us at eb@iadeaf.org.

Vlog by IAD Treasurer Joe Vieira on seeking a new Treasurer and describing its roles and responsibilities. Requirements are listed at the end of the video a...

02/08/2026

Mental Health support for the Deaf:

Do you or someone you know, living in IL on Medicaid or uninsured, experiencing sadness, stress or life challenges?

Anixter Center offers Deaf Accessible therapy and counseling, in ASL, for the Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing individuals of ALL ages (children through adulthood). Watch this video for more information!

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1975262350076701/

02/03/2026

Refer to this Tip Sheet on our website on how IAD contacts should be set up within your email address apps.
https://iadeaf.org/6401

01/29/2026

Save the date announcement!

01/29/2026

01/29/2026

Deaf Seniors of America (DSA) and the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) are teaming up to learn more about the experiences of Deaf older adults (age 50+) across the country.

Your input will help us understand the needs, challenges, and strengths of Deaf seniors — and guide future programs, policies, and services that truly reflect our community.

Take the survey here:
* Must be 50 years or older to participate
* Takes about 10–15 minutes
* Your personal contact information stays confidential
* Results will be shared publicly in summary form

Need help completing the survey in ASL?�Contact info@deafseniors.us and a DSA team member will set up a VP (Video Phone) meeting with you.

Let’s make sure our Deaf senior community’s voices are seen, heard, and valued!

Take the Survey Link
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfNK7J-xamzzAMepv10_dmN4uJfuuByLhCKKGSCy0A1SelJEA/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawN4owZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeVMAPVaM9DeUgCEr4tuwR5CMwSgJ_7xc3XOimI45ogTs_YKtlozepJ9cewjc_aem_ufCM9lvsMLvqG-ByOeQLcQ

01/29/2026

https://youtu.be/tgDsJMLXBMo?si=mSuhdKbDFIccxlhB

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

01/28/2026

IAD Board Meeting
March 1, 2026 2pm-5pm (CT)

Meeting is open to public and will be held via GoogleMeet

GoogleMeet link: ** Updated **
https://meet.google.com/vrf-iaon-nec?hs=224

Chat will be monitored for questions and comments

For best meeting experience:
Be familiar with GoogleMeet beforehand, a Gmail account is not required.

Once the meeting starts we ask that you turn off your camera and mute audio unless speaking/signing in turn.

01/24/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Q3D2Uztex/

Mark your calendar!💕

01/24/2026

Seeking volunteers for IAD

01/24/2026

IAD will soon switch to a new membership system. �
Secretary Leslie Sutton explains our plans in this short vlog (YouTube).

Vlog by IAD Secretary Leslie Sutton on upcoming changes to IADs membership system