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The Commission

Benro T. Ogunyipe, Director

The Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission (IDHHC) is the state agency that advocates for and promotes legal requirements to ensure effective communication for deaf and hard of hearing individuals in Illinois.

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Staff
The Commission is operated by a dedicated team of staff members.

Director
Chief Operating Officer (formerly Personnel Manager/Fiscal Officer)
Legal Counsel
Program Coordinator
Interpreter Coordinator
Office Associate
Administrative Assistant

Commissioners
The Commission is governed by eleven (11) Commissioners who are appointed by the Governor's Office and represent different geographical areas of Illinois. Visit Commissioners to meet the Governor-appointed Commissioners.

Illinois Board of Interpreters
The Illinois Board of Interpreters, as established by the statute and within the Commission, provides recommendations to the Director on matters related to the Interpreter for the Deaf Licensure Act of 2007. Visit Illinois Board of Interpreters to meet the Board members.

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