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Chicago Public Schools Gets Advice From People With Disabilities

When Chicago Public Schools asked us to help them with a disability awareness training for their elementary and middle school staff, we jumped at the chance!  From our experience as the creators of the jjslist.com Disability Awareness…

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Service Dogs: Pets, Pests or Medical Equipment?

 

Review that inspired this post – about being refused entry to a restaurant because of the presence of a service dog

I recently read a review on jjslist.com about a couple accompanied by their Service Dog who visited Wedgewood Farms Restaurant in Burlington Township, New Jersey,…

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Peanut Butter And Jelly Gourmet Granola Bar by Kando Bakery

Chewy Granola Bars for Social Good

These gourmet granola bars are not just chewy, soft and delicious, but they also help provide meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

Strawberry Lemonade Gourmet Granola Bar

Available in 12 different kinds, including Blueberry Almond, Cranberry Apple Pecan, Pina Colada and Strawberry Lemonade, these…

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Jewel Osco Store

Customer Service Fail: Jewel Osco’s new cart-to-car service backfires

Following the new management takeover, Jewel Osco now has a new mandatory service that means your bagger will accompany you and your cart out to your vehicle, whether you want it or not.

Sure, it’s a great perk to have if you’ve got too many bags…

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Terry and Beth Kiely at Om on the Range Yoga Studio in Chicago

Disability Friendly Yoga: Om on the Range

Disability Friendly Yoga: Sheila Fox Tam’s story and tips on practice as a hearing impaired yoga student.

Beth and Terry Kiely, owners of Om on the Range

I started practicing at ‘Om on the Range’ over 10 years ago after giving birth to my first child. I…

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hand ringing bigbell by inclusion solutions

Good Customer Service At Your Door

You’re a business owner and you want to provide good customer service.  For your customers with disabilities, a simple bell is a great tool.

Big Desire, Limited Resources

What if your customer needs help to get into the door of your business?  Whether you run a restaurant,…

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American Girl Doll with Hearing Aid

Dolls that Embrace Disabilities and Differences

Okay, I admit. Even though I grew up as a little tomboy who never played with dolls, coming across these new American Girl dolls that embrace disabilities and differences has got me excited!

Did you know that among the accessories available are crutches, a wheelchair, a…

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5% Day Raffle Entries

Winner of our 5% Day Raffle!

Hundreds of you entered our raffle to win a $100 gift card to Whole Foods Market at our 5% Day event, Cupcakes & Conversation… who’s the lucky winner? Watch the video below to find out:

Congratulations! Thanks to all of you who came out in support…

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Google Chicago & JJ’s List Talk Tech and Disability

 This is a guest blog post by Alec MacKenzie. Alec is a student at Oakton Community College, and an occasional contributor to JJ’s List. He hopes to finish his Associate’s Degree in the summer of 2013, and pursue an occupation in either Human Services or Social…

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Cupcakes and Conversation

Learn, Eat and Do Good while you Shop for Groceries on Aug 29!

Have you ever avoided talking with a person who has a disability
because you’re afraid you’ll say the wrong thing?

Cupcakes & Conversation
You and your friends are invited to “Cupcakes & Conversation”, where you can build confidence and comfort to interact positively with individuals who have disabilities….

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