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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 >

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

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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…

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,…

Giving Tuesday 2022 Logo Spotlight

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Giving Tuesday is a global day of generosity and giving back. This year’s theme at Search is centered on togetherness.

We interviewed Abby S., the Visibility Artist that designed Search’s Giving Tuesday 2022 logo! Hear from Abby:

Q: How long have you been in Visibility Arts?

A: About…

5 Year Reflection: Visiting the Willis Tower

10/28/22 - Accessibility in Public, advocacy, Independence, Inspiring People, JJ's List Fun, Self-Advocacy - 0 Comments

In October 2018, Sarah, our Visibility Arts and Community Education Assistant, visited the Willis Tower. Now 5 years later, Sarah reflects on her experience.

Q: Do you have any reflections on your experience at the Willis Tower in 2018?

A: I still feel proud of what I…

Meet Sarah Armour, Community Education Assistant!

09/29/22 - advocacy, Business News, disability awareness, Disability Awareness Players, Disability Awareness Training, Employment, Good Web Finds, Hop on the Bus to Independence, Independence, Inspiring People, JJ's List Fun, jjslist.com, Press on JJ's List, Search, Inc., Self-Advocacy, Social Enterprise, Uncategorized - 0 Comments

Meet Sarah Armour! Sarah has been an anchor in on our JJ’s List team for over 10 years in her position as the JJ’s List Business Assistant. She is also a Disability Awareness Player, providing training on disability awareness to businesses and other organizations. We…

Say Hello to Tina Zemen, Visibility Arts and Community Education Division Manager!

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Say Hello to Tina Zemen, a long-time Search team member!

Tina started at Search in January 2000, and has held several positions in Search’s Adult Learning Programs throughout her 22 years. Most notably, Tina founded Visibility Arts at Search in 2002, after program participants began requesting…

Katy W – Employee of the Month Blog

JJ’s List and Search Inc are so proud of Katy W for reaching her personal goal for 2022 and for being named Employee-of-the-Month!

Katy W

Sarah, Katy’s Job Coach, shared, “From the time of her interview to the present, the Chili’s management team and servers have…