About Us

Mission
To build positive and productive interaction between businesses and people with disabilities.

History
JJ Hanley founded JJ’s List as a commitment to help improve the long-term economic and social futures of people with all disabilities.  She was inspired to build the organization while making Refrigerator Mothers, an award-winning PBS documentary on autism, where she learned about the tremendous barriers to basic participation in the community encountered by people with disabilities after they finish high school. Barriers include challenges finding an appropriate place to live, accessing employment, getting around town and participating on the Internet.  Her experience as the parent of a teenager with autism spectrum disorder and learning disabilities gives her personal insight into the critical need to address these challenges. 

People

	JJ	Known by my children as The Warden, but they know I’m really a softie underneath the tough stuff!
	Sean
	Rick	I'm pretty shy and quiet. I'm a lot more interested in what you have to say than telling you what I have. So let me know, I promise I'll read it.
	Jake
	Allissa
	Brad
	Carol
	Chris
	Debbie
	Jason
	Jerry
	John	I'm so busy with self-advocacy and disability awareness work.  I wonder if I'll have time to read my favorite genre books again!
	Kathy
	Linsey	My favorite holiday is Halloween.  I think it would be totally awesome to go on a space odyssey and stop for a stroll on the moon! Also, I am hoping to one day be the proud owner of my very own bouncy house. Peace!
	Marienne
	Tim