MORE ABOUT IAD
The Indiana Association of the Deaf (IAD) was founded in 1886 by Deaf people who were concerned that Deaf people were not included in the decision and policy-making processes affecting their lives. Today, the IAD is a dynamic and growing organization with strategic partners, and individual members. The IAD serves as an advocate for more than 400,000 Deaf and Hard of Hearing Hoosiers.
Indiana Association of the Deaf is a membership-based non-profit, 501(c)3 advocacy organization serving the Deaf community in the great state of Indiana for over 130 years.
Our Mission
The mission of the Indiana Association of the Deaf is to preserve, protect, and promote the civil, human, and American Sign Language (ASL) linguistic rights of Deaf people in Indiana.
Our Vision
The vision of the IAD is that the language, culture, and heritage of Deaf Hoosiers will be acknowledged and respect in the pursuit of life, liberty, and equality.
MEET THE TEAM
2021 Biennial Conference - Vacant
Indiana Youth - Natalie Hendrix-Evans
Legislative Affairs - Holly Elkins
Public Relations - Bill Lewis
Social Media - Bill Lewis
IADemy Director - Vacant
IADemy Coordinator - Marvella Sellers
ASL Coordinator - Carl Denney
Community Education - Vacant
IDN500 Editor - Jennifer Friede
MEET THE BOARD
Char Sculley - President
Vacant - Vice President
Beth Pickering - Secretary
Janis Tester - Board of Director
Brett Mellon - Treasurer
Natalie Hendrix-Evans - Board of Director
Vacant - Board of Director
Gary Olsen - Board of Director
Barb Gantt - Board of Director