About IDHHC
Mission
The Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission shall promote system change, community education and collaboration to advance effective communication access for all individuals with hearing loss in Illinois.
Background
The Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission was established as a state agency by statute on January 1, 1997. The Commission is also a licensing body responsible for the enforcement of the Interpreter for the Deaf Licensure Act of 2007.