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Q&A with Search Inc’s Ignite Team: Community Outings

07/31/19 - Accessibility in Public, Disability-Aware Service, Education, Inspiring People, JJ's List Fun, Search, Inc., Self-Advocacy, Social Enterprise, Transportation - 1 Comment

Ignite, a program of Search Inc, is an innovative, small and flexible licensed Adult Learning Program designed to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities pursue and achieve their personal goals and actively participate in community life. Ignite offers a dynamic mix of classroom instruction,…

PAC Makes a Difference in the Lives of People with Disabilities

07/30/19 - Disability Employment and Housing, Disability-Aware Businesses, Disability-Aware Service, Employment First Act, Inspiring People, Mentorship, Search, Inc., Social Enterprise - 0 Comments

We recently sat down for a Q&A with Jackie Alfirevic, Production Coordinator at Search, Inc. to find out more about Planet Access Company!

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Q: What is PAC?

Jackie: Planet Access Company (PAC), a social enterprise of Search, Inc, is a third party logistics warehouse and vocational…

ADA 25 Advancing Leadership – a Q&A with Fellow Molly Wiesman

07/12/19 - ADA, Business News, Disability Employment and Housing, Disability Law, Disability-Aware Service, Education, Employment First Act, Events, Guest Blogger, Inspiring People, jjslist.com, Mentorship, Self-Advocacy, Tools and aids, Veterans, Wheelchair Users - 1 Comment

Mentor Melissa Reishus and Molly Wiesman, 2019 Fellow

ADA 25 Advancing Leadership is the legacy project of ADA 25 Chicago, a commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The mission of ADA 25 Advancing Leadership is to increase civic engagement and…