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Catch Up with Our Disability Awareness Players

03/15/23 - Accessibility in Public, advocacy, Disability Awareness Players, Disability-Aware Businesses, Education, Independence, Inspiring People, JJ's List Fun, Search, Inc., Self-Advocacy, Social Enterprise - 0 Comments

This month, we caught up with our Disability Awareness Players. We asked them about accessibility in their communities, recent achievements and about their hobbies. Read on to learn more!

How have public places, in general, more become accessible over the years?

Brian: Over the years, public places… Read More >

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Reflections and Goals

02/28/23 - advocacy, Education, Independence, Inspiring People, Search, Inc., Self-Advocacy - 0 Comments

We asked our participants throughout our Adult Learning Programs to reflect on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and new things that they would like to learn in 2023.

Read their responses below!

What does Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) mean to you?

Pam: Diversity means people of different…

Black History Month Recap

- advocacy, Education, Featured Blogger of the Month, Guest Blogger, Independence, Inspiring People, Search, Inc., Self-Advocacy - 0 Comments

By Martina Conley, Community Life Coordinator

Black History Month is a time to reflect on and celebrate the trials and triumphs of African Americans in the United States. We kicked off the celebration with a focus on Black hair. Pam S.B presented a lunch and learn educating…

New Year, New Goals

01/31/23 - ABLE - A Better Life for Everybody, Education, Independence, Inspiring People, JJ's List Fun, Search, Inc., Self-Advocacy - 0 Comments

To kick off the New Year, we asked individuals at Search a few questions related to goals and bucket list items. Read their responses below.

What are some of your goals this year?

Pam: Learn Japanese words and get a full time job

Christa: Learn to type on…

2023 Will Be an Exciting Year for Pace Riders

New UZURV and taxi options, new low-cost passes, free transfers – and electric buses are coming too!

Edward Madden – Pace Suburban Bus

For riders able to utilize the more convenient, last minute travel option of regular fixed bus routes, Pace is offering new low-cost passes and…

What Makes the Holiday Season Special to Us

11/29/22 - Education, Events, Independence, Inspiring People, JJ's List Fun, Search, Inc., Self-Advocacy - 0 Comments

The holiday season is officially upon us! We asked our Ignite group to reflect on what makes the holiday season special to them. Read their responses:

What makes the holiday season special to you?

Barbara: Friends, family

Stephanie: Spending time with family and friends

Lawanda: Turkey, ham, mashed potatoes,…

Why Growing Your Support Network Is a Must for Caregivers of Disabled Adults

08/16/22 - Education, Good Web Finds, Guest Blogger, Inspiring People, jjslist.com, Mental Illness, Mentorship, Self-Advocacy, Tools and aids, Uncategorized, Uncategorized - 0 Comments

By Beth Rush, Guest Blogger

Western culture celebrates independence almost to a fault. To many Americans, being self-reliant represents strength of character. Of all the cultural myths you grow up hearing, this one couldn’t be further from the truth. It’s rarely a good idea to go…

What Disability Pride Means to Us

July is Disability Pride Month, a time for people with disabilities to celebrate their disabilities as integral parts of who they are; raise awareness; promote inclusion and belonging; to lift up the disability community.

This year, JJ’s List is joining the greater disability community in the…

What’s Your Favorite Way to Ride Pace?

07/19/22 - Accessibility in Public, ADA, Business News, disability awareness, Disability-Aware Businesses, Disability-Aware Service, Education, Featured Blogger of the Month, Independence, Inspiring People, Pace Bus, Self-Advocacy, Tools and aids, Transportation, Uncategorized, Uncategorized - 0 Comments

By Edward Madden – Pace Suburban Bus

Affordable and accessible transit options

In addition to ADA paratransit service, Pace, CTA, and Metra operate several accessible transit services.

Fixed Route Bus Service

For senior citizens and people with disabilities, fixed route is a less expensive way to get around your…

Celebrating Juneteenth at Search

06/30/22 - Education, Events, Guest Blogger, Independence, Inspiring People, JJ's List Fun, Search, Inc., Self-Advocacy, Uncategorized, Uncategorized - 0 Comments

By Martina Conley, Community Life Coordinator, Search Inc

Juneteenth, aka Freedom Day, is a federal holiday commemorating the freedom of enslaved African Americans. The holiday was signed into federal law by President Joe Biden on June 17, 2021. Juneteenth is celebrated across the country with classes, picnics,…