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The Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission is made aware of the phishing attempts and/or attacks targeting individuals, mostly sign language interpreters by an email from Tripphayes@yahoo.com known as "Illinois and Hard of Hearing Commission" on July 7, 2022. More.

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Article number 1 - 2022 Free Summer Interpreter Workshops & Institutes
Article number 2 - IDHHC Commissioner Application
Article number 3 - Subscribe to IDHHC Communications
Article number 4 - COVID-19 Vaccine Communication Card
Article number 5 - Upcoming FY23 Meeting Dates

2022 Free Summer Interpreter Workshops & Institutes
The Commission is pleased to sponsor a series of free summer professional development workshops and three Summer Institutes for Illinois Interpreters to be held virtually in June, July and August 2022.
For more information and to register, please visit 2022 Free Online Summer Interpreter workshops and Institutes.
IDHHC Commissioner Application
The Governor’s Office is accepting applications to serve as Commissioners on the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission. To become a Commissioner, visit www.appointments.illinois.gov and click on Nominate Yourself. Under PART A: Board or Commission Sought, please select “Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission” as the Board or Commission Name. Complete as appropriate and submit the appointment application.
Subscribe to IDHHC Communications
IDHHC Communications sends up-to-date information on issues relating to hearing loss including upcoming events and IDHHC announcements. If you would like to subscribe to receive emails from IDHHC Communications, please go to the Contact Us page to sign up.
COVID-19 Vaccine Communication Card
The COVID-19 Vaccine Communication Card is available for the public to download and print. Individuals may wish to print the COVID-19 Vaccine Communication Card and bring it to their vaccination site. The COVID-19 Vaccine Communication Card does not replace the requirement of federal and state laws for effective communication to Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind persons, such as sign language interpreters or other services.
Upcoming FY23 Meeting Dates
Commission Meeting
- August 26, 2022
- November 4, 2022
Interpreter Licensure Board Meeting
- September 23, 2022
- Janurary 13, 2023