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Peanut Butter And Jelly Gourmet Granola Bar by Kando Bakery

Chewy Granola Bars for Social Good

These gourmet granola bars are not just chewy, soft and delicious, but they also help provide meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
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Jewel Osco Store

Customer Service Fail: Jewel Osco’s new cart-to-car service backfires

jewel osco storeFollowing the new management takeover, Jewel Osco now has a new mandatory service that means your bagger will accompany you and your cart out to your vehicle, whether you want it or not.

Sure, it’s … Read More >

 
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Disability State Rankings 2013

Which states rank best when it comes to services for people with disabilities? The Case For Inclusion 2013, released yesterday by United Cerebral Palsy (UCP), ranks states – not on their spending – but on their outcomes for Americans with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Highlights from … Read More >

 
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Innovation In The Special Education Classroom

04/12/13 - Education, SPILLS - 3 Comments

Teaching students with disabilities the importance of self-advocacy can be challenging. Here’s how two special ed teachers are using our free tool in their classrooms.

 

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JJ Hanley Headshot

JJ Hanley Earns Award For Advocacy Leadership

JJ Hanley picture with text reading "Congratulations JJ"

Team JJ's List is so proud of you!

We’ve always known our fearless leader JJ Hanley to be an all-round awesome human being, but we love it … Read More >

 
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Warning: Use CAPTCHAs to Stop Spam at Your Own Risk

The trouble with using CAPTCHA Codes is that they keep out more than just spam; They could be keeping your customers away too.

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Multiple Sclerosis Disability Awareness

Multiple sclerosis is a debilitating condition that many people do not understand. However, if you have been diagnosed with MS or you know someone who has, it is vital to be aware of what this disability is and how it will progress. This condition is … Read More >

 
Sign saying "are you ADA compliant?"

Great resources for ADA Compliance Guidelines

We often get asked about compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act at our Disability Awareness Trainings for Businesses. So here’s a quick guide around ADA Compliance.

We’ve picked out answers for some of the most commonly asked questions for you here. You can find more … Read More >

 
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Person First Language 101

Person First Language: Are You In the Habit?
Why Use Person First Language?

a red and green apple discuss people first languageAt JJ’s List, we believe that what we say influences how we think. What we think influences … Read More >

 
accessible home in evanston

Home Ownership Could Be Easier Than You Think

The City of Evanston is taking steps to make home ownership easier for moderate income families through the LiveEvanston program.

The city’s NSP2 program, marketed as LiveEvanston, is a great opportunity for families who think homeownership in Evanston is out of their … Read More >