Reflecting on 2024, our JJ’s List team is proud of our many accomplishments! Our Disability Awareness Trainings trained many organizations throughout Chicagoland in 2024, including Goodman Theatre, Eicoff Advertising, Lincoln Park Zoo and Argonne National Laboratory. We were also thrilled to see our team expand…

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By Kamaria Kali, Search Inc. Administrative and Development Assistant

At JJ’s List, we believe in cultivating understanding, inclusion, and respect for people with disabilities. That’s why it can be troubling to see the resurgence of the word “retard”, often referred to as the “r-word” in social…

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By Kamaria Kali, Search Inc. Administrative and Development Assistant

This October at JJ’s List, we celebrated National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Our goal is to provide businesses with a toolkit to foster a more inclusive environment for people with disabilities. In the workplace, there is often…

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Ignite, one of our day programs at Search, went on many adventures this summer. They explored the Chicagoland area by visiting museums, restaurants, parks and more. Read on to hear some of their favorite summer memories, businesses they found to be disability-aware and what they…

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Exciting News from Pace Bus!

By Edward Madden, Coordinator of Public Outreach, Pace Suburban Bus

Pace is working hard for our riders, offering many new and expanded services and robust technological improvements!  With our commitment to innovation, we are constantly striving to provide our riders with the best…

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By Kamaria Kali, Search Inc. Administrative and Development Assistant

At JJ’s List, our goal is to equip businesses with tools and trainings to become more accessible and welcoming to people with disabilities. In the pursuit of creating inclusive and respectful environments, one important aspect of communication…

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Each year in July, we celebrate Disability Pride Month in honor of the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26, 1990. The ADA significantly improved the rights of people with disabilities across America and is considered a landmark piece of legislation for…

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By Kamaria Kali, Search Inc. Administrative and Development Assistant

At JJ’s List, our mission has always been to bridge the gap between businesses and individuals with disabilities, fostering a more inclusive and understanding society. One critical aspect of this mission is promoting mental health awareness. Mental…

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On April 3, 2024, the Illinois Senate held a hearing on SB 3764. Sponsored by Senator Karina Villa (D-25), the bill has garnered bipartisan support and would increase the Direct Support Professional wage rate by $3.00/hour, effective January 1, 2025.

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are the…

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