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My First Few Weeks at JJslist.com

07/19/16 - Accessibility in Public, Disability Awareness Players, Disability Awareness Training, Disability-Aware Businesses, Disability-Aware Service, jjslist.com, Person-First Language, Using jjslist.com - 3 Comments

I have now been at JJ’s List.com for four weeks, and it’s been a great experience for me. I’ve really enjoyed learning more ways to connect with the world, as well as how to use different ways of sharing information that I didn’t even hear…

Walking the Streets of Disability Pride

- Accessibility in Public, Disability Awareness Players, Disability Awareness Training, Disability Employment and Housing, Disability in the Media, Disability-Aware Businesses, Events - 2 Comments

Chicago’s Disability Pride Parade is on Saturday, July 23, 2016, stepping off promptly at 11 a.m. Hooray!

What does Disability Pride mean to me? It means being proud to be yourself without fear of being judged. Being willing to stand up for who you are. Being…

Is it Time for Your Agency or School to Hop on the Bus to Independence?

07/15/16 - Accessibility in Public, Business News, Disability-Aware Service, Guest Blogger, Tools and aids, Transportation, Wheelchair Users - 1 Comment

Here at JJslist.com, we believe that you have to be able to get around your community if you are going to be a part of your community.

That’s why we’ve partnered with Pace Suburban Bus to lead workshops for agencies and schools that help individuals with…