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2024 Year in Review with JJ’s List

12/27/24 - advocacy, Deaf and Hard of Hearing, disability awareness, Disability Awareness Players, Disability Awareness Training, Hop on the Bus to Independence, JJ's List Fun, jjslist.com, Search, Inc., Transportation - 0 Comments

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…

Summer Favorites with Ignite

09/30/24 - Accessibility in Public, disability awareness, Disability-Aware Businesses, JJ's List Fun, Search, Inc., Uncategorized - 0 Comments

Ignite, one of our day programs at Search, went on many adventures this summer. They explored the Chicagoland area by visiting museums, restaurants, parks and more. Read on to hear some of their favorite summer memories, businesses they found to be disability-aware and what they…

Happy Holidays from JJ’s List

12/22/23 - Disability Awareness Players, Inspiring People, JJ's List Fun, jjslist.com, Search, Inc., Self-Advocacy - 0 Comments

In the spirit of the holidays, we asked our Ignite group at Search and our Disability Awareness Players what they are grateful for and their favorite holiday music and movies. Read their responses below:

What are you most grateful for this year?

Ignite Group

Abby: I am grateful… Read More >

Thanksgiving Favorites with the Disability Awareness Players

11/22/23 - disability awareness, Disability Awareness Players, Disability Awareness Training, Disability Employment and Housing, Events, Inspiring People, JJ's List Fun, Search, Inc., Uncategorized - 0 Comments

The holiday season is officially here! We talked to our Disability Awareness Players about what they are grateful for this year, their favorite holiday traditions and more. Read their responses below.

What are you most grateful for this year?

Brian: I am most grateful that I am… Read More >

Summer Highlights

08/23/23 - Accessibility in Public, advocacy, Business News, Disability Employment and Housing, Disability-Aware Businesses, Disability-Aware Service, Education, Events, Inspiring People, JJ's List Fun, jjslist.com, Search, Inc., Self-Advocacy, Social Enterprise, Uncategorized - 0 Comments

Ignite, one of our Search Day programs, went on many adventures this summer. They explored the Chicagoland area by going to plays, movies, restaurants, beaches and more. They are excited to share their experience and they had so much fun! Read on to hear more…

Mental Health Awareness and Today’s Perspective

05/31/23 - Guest Blogger, Inspiring People, JJ's List Fun, Search, Inc., Tools and aids - 0 Comments

By Beth Ann Kimura and Angela Reynolds

If it feels like there are days you are always talking about mental health with your close ones, it is most likely you are not the only one. The conversation of mental health and self-care have been at the…

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 >

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…

Introducing Pam S-B. as our 2023 ComEd Energy Ambassador

- advocacy, Employment, Events, Independence, Inspiring People, JJ's List Fun, Self-Advocacy - 1 Comment

Congratulations to Pam S-B. for joining the ComEd Energy Force Ambassador program! Pam will be our 2023 ComEd Energy Ambassador here at Search.

The ComEd Energy Force Ambassador Program teaches the community about energy efficiency and solar options. Events are hosted and attended throughout the year…

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…