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A worldwide technology outage is causing disruption to some State of Illinois online systems. We are aware of this issue and are diligently working on restoration.

IMPORTANT: There are no testing slots available for the BEI TEP Written Tests and BEI Performance Tests for the rest of the year. Applications for both tests are not accepted at this time. Please come back when the new testing schedule is open for accepting applications for the 2025 year.

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.

New: Population & Statistics of Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing

IDHHC Five-Year Strategic Plan & Priorities 2024-2029

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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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