Disability in the Media

The “R” Word’s Comeback

12/02/24 - ABLE - A Better Life for Everybody, advocacy, disability awareness, Disability Awareness Training, Disability in the Media, Education, Person-First Language, Search, Inc., Self-Advocacy - 0 Comments

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…

Get Involved: Disability Pride Month 2024 with JJ’s List

08/01/24 - advocacy, disability awareness, Disability in the Media, Education, Independence, Inspiring People, Search, Inc., Self-Advocacy - 0 Comments

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…

National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month 2024

03/22/24 - Accessibility in Public, disability awareness, Disability in the Media, Education, Inspiring People, jjslist.com, Mental Illness, Search, Inc., Self-Advocacy - 0 Comments

Every year in March, we celebrate National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM). DDAM raises awareness for developmental disabilities and works to build a community where everyone is empowered to succeed, both people with and without disabilities. This year’s theme is a World of Opportunities, celebrating…

Disability Advocate Profile: Leroy F. Moore Jr.

02/26/24 - advocacy, celebral palsy, cerebral palsy, disability awareness, Disability in the Media, jjslist.com, Self-Advocacy, Uncategorized - 0 Comments

By Kamaria Kali, Administrative and Development Assistant at Search Inc.

February is Black History Month, honoring generations of Black people in America who persevered through adversity and their important contributions. At Search and JJ’s List, we recognized Black History Month in many ways. One way we recognized…

Interview with Jess F.

04/27/23 - advocacy, Business News, Disability Employment and Housing, Disability in the Media, Disability-Aware Businesses, Education, Employment, Independence, Inspiring People, Self-Advocacy, Uncategorized - 0 Comments

The ComEd Energy Force program is the country’s first program that empowers people with developmental disabilities to teach others about solar options and energy-saving tips. The program began in 2012 with eight nonprofits with which ComEd had established relationships.

At that time, the focus was peer-to-peer…

Paving The Way By Bringing Customized Employment Training To Illinois

10/27/21 - Business News, Disability Employment and Housing, Disability in the Media, Disability-Aware Service, Education, Employment, Employment First Act, Good Web Finds, Independence, Inspiring People, jjslist.com, Self-Advocacy, Tools and aids, Uncategorized, Uncategorized - 0 Comments

By Dennis Deany, Program Specialist, ICDD

Since October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), the Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities (ICDD or the Council) would like to share that during 2020 we have partnered with Marc Gold & Associates to bring a project to Illinois…

A Reflection on NDEAM: Working lets me…

10/21/21 - ABLE - A Better Life for Everybody, Business News, disability awareness, Disability Employment and Housing, Disability in the Media, Disability-Aware Businesses, Employment, Good Web Finds, Independence, Inspiring People, JJ's List Fun, jjslist.com, Self-Advocacy, Uncategorized - 0 Comments

National Disability Awareness Month (NDEAM) is held every October to celebrate the important contributions that people with disabilities have made to workplaces and to the economy in general. This year, NDEAM’s theme is “America’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion.” We are proud that so many of…

A National Disability Employment Awareness Month Like No Other: Employment Services During A Pandemic

10/07/20 - ABLE - A Better Life for Everybody, ADA, Disability Employment and Housing, Disability in the Media, Disability Law, Disability-Aware Businesses, Education, Employment, Employment, Employment First Act, Inspiring People, jjslist.com, Search, Inc., Self-Advocacy, Uncategorized - 0 Comments

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)! Each October, NDEAM celebrates workers with disabilities and employers who are smashing stereotypes about the abilities and misconceptions of hiring and retaining people with disabilities.

This year marks not only the 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities…

Interview with Allan Bergman in Celebration of ADA30

Courtesy of ADA National Network (adata.org)

We continue to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a landmark civil rights law that protects people with disabilities against discrimination and gives them equal rights in all aspects of life. We had the honor…

Q&A with ADA25 Fellow Brian

06/30/20 - ADA, Disability Employment and Housing, Disability in the Media, Disability Law, Disability-Aware Service, Education, Inspiring People, Mentorship, No Boundaries, Self-Advocacy, Uncategorized, Wheelchair Users - 0 Comments

Brian Rohde with 2020 Fellows

The Americans with Disability Act (ADA) turns 30 at the end of July. Throughout the year there will be commemorations of progress in access and inclusion. A legacy of the 25th anniversary of the ADA is the ADA 25 Advancing Leadership….