Deafness

Board for Children who are Hard-of-Hearing and have an Emotional or Behavioral Disorder

The State of Illinois recognizes the need to create an interagency board for services for children who are deaf or hard-of-hearing and have an emotional or behavioral disorder.

Chicago Hearing Society

Offers a wide variety of programs and resources to the Chicago Metro area's deaf and hard of hearing community.

Illinois Families for Hands & Voices

Hands & Voices is a nationwide non-profit organization dedicated to supporting families and their children who are deaf or hard of hearing, as well as the professionals who serve them.

Illinois Service Resource Center

Promotes access, acceptance and growth for children who have a hearing loss and behavioral/emotional challenges

Signing Time

American Sign Language DVDs and CDs for children

State of Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission

Improves the quality and coordination of existing services for individuals with hearing loss

 

Latest News

 

PARENT MENTOR IMPACT SURVEY:

The ISBE and the Parent Mentor Project want to learn more about the experiences of parents with children who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) and the impact of the services of the Parent Mentor working in your area. To take this survey online, you will need to know the name of the school district that operates the Parent Mentor Project in your area. The survey will take 10-15 minutes to complete.     
To complete the Parent Mentor Impact Survey, click here

 

The Transportation Security Administration has launched a new helpline for travelers with disabilities and medical needs. To learn more about the launch of this resource, click here.
To view specific details about contacting the Transportation Security Administration click TSA Cares.

Common Core Standards links under Resources Page. Click here to go directly to Common Core Resources.

PARENT GUIDE - Educational Rights and Responsibiities: Understanding Special Education in Illinois: available here.