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System Change, Education, and Collaboration to Advance Effective Communication Access for All Deaf, Hard of Hearing, & DeafBlind Persons

Communication Cards & Create Own Communication Cards

Hard copies Communication Cards available or download from the website. Create your personalized Communication Cards online. Visit Communication Cards for more information.

Sign Language Interpreter Licensure, Certification & Testing

Visit the Sign Language Interpreters page to Apply for or Renew your Illinois License, BEI Certification, and/or Illinois BEI Interpreter Testing Information.

2024 Free Online BEI & PD Workshops for Interpreters

IDHHC 5-Year Strategic Plan & Priorities and Final Survey Report

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Create My Own Communication Card

Apply or Renew My Interpreter License

Take An Interpreter Test (Illinois BEI Exams)

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Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission
528 South Fifth Street, Suite 209
Springfield, Illinois 62701
Office Hours M-F: 8:30am - 4:30pm
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