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| Title | Deaf And Hard of Hearing Commission |
|---|---|
| Website | http://www.idhhc.state.il.us/ |
| Contact Name | John Miller |
| Contact Title | Director, Illinois Deaf And Hard of Hearing Commission |
| Contact Phone | 217.557.4495 |
| Contact Email | |
| 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 |
| Compensation | Reimbursed for travel expenses and up to $ 50 per day for lost wages |
| 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. |
| 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 |
Member Names
Name (Last, First) 
|
Term Expires | Member Since | Appointed By | Position | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott, Nancy | 11/14/2011 | 07/22/2009 | Governor | Member, Deaf | Edwards |
| Childress, Tina | 11/14/2014 | 04/09/2007 | Governor | Chair, Member, Late-Deafened | Champaign |
| Culpepper, Joseph | 11/14/2013 | 08/03/2009 | Governor | Member | McLean |
| Danielson, Emma | 11/14/2013 | 04/14/2008 | Governor | Member, Deaf | Sangamon |
| Fuller-Sakolsky, Theresa | 11/14/2012 | 09/14/2012 | Governor | Member | Sangamon |
| Garcia, Haydee | 11/14/2014 | 09/14/2012 | Governor | Member, Deaf | Cook |
| Jackson, Hershel | 11/14/2012 | 04/09/2007 | Governor | Member, Deaf | Rock Island |
| Mayer, Mindy Joy | 11/14/2012 | 04/09/2007 | Governor | Member, Deaf-Blind | Cook |
| Ogunyipe, Benro | 11/14/2012 | 04/09/2007 | Governor | Vice Chair, Member, Deaf | Cook |
| Phadke, Anil | 11/14/2014 | 02/04/2011 | Governor | Member, Hard-of-Hearing | Kane |
| Thomas, Laura Jean | 11/14/2013 | 02/04/2011 | Governor | Member | Rock Island |