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By Kamaria Kali, Search Inc. Administrative and Development Assistant
Dignity Over Data
The proposal of a national autism registry by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has sparked widespread concern from disability advocates who know that decisions affecting neurodivergent lives must include neurodivergent voices.
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a form of…
By Kamaria Kali, Search Inc. Administrative and Development Assistant
A Crash Course on DSPs: The Backbone of Disability Services
Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are often called everyday heroes for their vital role in supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). While once focused primarily on daily caregiving, today’s…
By Julia Swibes, Search Inc. Marketing and Communications Manager
A Black Disability Advocate Who Changed History
The Disability Rights Movement in the United States has spanned decades, experiencing significant breakthroughs in the 1960s and 1970s. Throughout this time, disability advocates showcased bravery and determination to change legislation…
By Kamaria Kali, Search Inc. Administrative and Development Assistant
The History of the Disabilities Landscape in Illinois
As we begin another year, it’s important to take a moment to reflect on the significant strides made in recognizing and upholding the rights of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)…
By Edward Madden – 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 transportation options possible, all while being…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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