| Title: | Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission |
| Website: | Deaf And Hard of Hearing Commission |
| Contact Name: | Benro Ogunyipe |
| Contact Title: | Executive Director |
| Contact Phone: | 217-303-8311 |
| Contact E-Mail: | Benro.Ogunyipe@illinois.gov |
| Contact Comments: | |
| Function: | The Commission advocates to improve communication access to all state program and services of Deaf and Hard of Hearing persons. |
| Term: | 3 years, and until a successor is appointed and qualified, no more than 2 consecutive terms |
| Senate Confirmation: | No |
| Qualifications: | Residents of the state whose position, knowledge, or experience enables them to reasonably represent the concerns, needs, and recommendations of deaf and hard of hearing persons. |
| Compensation: | Reimbursed for travel expenses and up to $ 50 per day for lost wages |
| Composition: | 11 voting members appointed by Governor
- 6 members to be persons who are deaf or hard of hearing
-Gov shall consider recommendations by deaf and hard of hearing advocacy groups |
| Chair: | Elected by the Commission |
| Authority: | 20 ILCS 3932/1 |