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Spotlight on John G

03/17/21 - celebral palsy, disability awareness, Disability Awareness Players, Disability Employment and Housing, Education, Good Web Finds, Inspiring People, JJ's List Fun, jjslist.com, Self-Advocacy, Uncategorized, Uncategorized - 5 Comments

To celebrate National Developmental Disabilities Month, JJ’s List had the chance to spotlight one of our own Disability Awareness Players, John G. We are grateful for John’s willingness to tell us his story and excited to share with our community. John shares stories about independence and…

Beyond the Doctor’s Office: Resources for Health and Well-Being

03/10/21 - advocacy, Disability-Aware Service, Down Syndrome, Education, Good Web Finds, Guest Blogger, Self-Advocacy, Tools and aids, Uncategorized, Uncategorized - 0 Comments

By Laura Chicoine, Guest Blogger

The Adult Down Syndrome Center is a clinic for adolescents and adults with Down syndrome located in Park Ridge, IL. Our mission is to enhance the well-being of people with Down syndrome by using a team approach to provide comprehensive and…

10 Tips for Being a Self-Advocate

- disability awareness, Education, Events, Good Web Finds, Inspiring People, JJ's List Fun, jjslist.com, Mentorship, Search, Inc., Self-Advocacy, Uncategorized - 0 Comments

Sarah in her home office

Sarah Armour, jjslist.com Business Assistant and Self-Advocate. wrote these helpful self-advocacy tips for NeurodiVERSED, a self-advocacy awareness initiative that Search is taking part in. What a great way to celebrate Developmental Disabilities…