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“I Wish I Had This Disability Awareness Training 20 Years Ago!”

09/26/19 - ADA, Disability Awareness Players, Disability Awareness Training, Disability-Aware Businesses, Disability-Aware Service, Inspiring People, JJ's List Fun, jjslist.com, Person-First Language, Self-Advocacy, Social Enterprise, Wheelchair Users - 0 Comments

The Disability Awareness Players with Jeremy Gill of the Lincoln Park Zoo

By the Disability Awareness Players

It’s a new season and the Disability Awareness Players are out in full force spreading disability awareness! We’ve had a busy few months training folks all over the Chicagoland…

Boost Your Success in Getting – and Keeping – a Job!

08/28/19 - Disability Employment and Housing, Education, Inspiring People, Mentorship, No Boundaries, Search, Inc., Self-Advocacy, Social Enterprise, Tools and aids - 0 Comments

No Boundaries Trainer Jenny Higgins working with program participants

No Boundaries Can Help!

No Boundaries, a program of Search, Inc, is a work and life skills training program for adults with disabilities.

No Boundaries:

Is offered on Mondays and Tuesdays from 9:15 – 12:15
Is conveniently located at 824 Dempster Street… Read More >

Ask Adrian Anything – About Staying Healthy

08/27/19 - Ask Adrian, Down Syndrome, Guest Blogger, Inspiring People, JJ's List Fun, No Boundaries, Search, Inc., Self-Advocacy - 0 Comments

Welcome back to another installment of “Ask Adrian Anything.” This series gives our readers an opportunity to communicate directly with Adrian, a No Boundaries participant, about his experiences in the workplace, living independently and out in the community. Recently people asked Adrian about how he stays…

New Research Demonstrates the Benefits of Hiring People with Disabilities

08/15/19 - Disability Employment and Housing, Disability-Aware Businesses, Search, Inc., Social Enterprise - 0 Comments

Tracey celebrated three years at her job in March 2019. Since 2016, she has worked for Planet Access Company (PAC) warehouse, a logistics and fulfillment center in Des Plaines. Tracey started in Quality Control where she excelled. In 2017, her strong job performance earned her…

Q&A with Search Inc’s Ignite Team: Community Outings

07/31/19 - Accessibility in Public, Disability-Aware Service, Education, Inspiring People, JJ's List Fun, Search, Inc., Self-Advocacy, Social Enterprise, Transportation - 1 Comment

Ignite, a program of Search Inc, is an innovative, small and flexible licensed Adult Learning Program designed to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities pursue and achieve their personal goals and actively participate in community life. Ignite offers a dynamic mix of classroom instruction,…

PAC Makes a Difference in the Lives of People with Disabilities

07/30/19 - Disability Employment and Housing, Disability-Aware Businesses, Disability-Aware Service, Employment First Act, Inspiring People, Mentorship, Search, Inc., Social Enterprise - 0 Comments

We recently sat down for a Q&A with Jackie Alfirevic, Production Coordinator at Search, Inc. to find out more about Planet Access Company!

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Q: What is PAC?

Jackie: Planet Access Company (PAC), a social enterprise of Search, Inc, is a third party logistics warehouse and vocational…

ADA 25 Advancing Leadership – a Q&A with Fellow Molly Wiesman

07/12/19 - ADA, Business News, Disability Employment and Housing, Disability Law, Disability-Aware Service, Education, Employment First Act, Events, Guest Blogger, Inspiring People, jjslist.com, Mentorship, Self-Advocacy, Tools and aids, Veterans, Wheelchair Users - 1 Comment

Mentor Melissa Reishus and Molly Wiesman, 2019 Fellow

ADA 25 Advancing Leadership is the legacy project of ADA 25 Chicago, a commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The mission of ADA 25 Advancing Leadership is to increase civic engagement and…

A Beginners Guide to Understanding Census 2020

06/20/19 - Disability Employment and Housing, Education, Events, jjslist.com, Search, Inc., Self-Advocacy - 1 Comment

By Tricia Luzadder, Search Inc/JJslist.com

The 2020 Census is coming up sooner than you think. In an effort to make sure that EVERYONE gets counted, Search Inc, joined a Complete Count Committee to share important information about the Census to the community.

More information will follow once Census…

5 Tips for Traveling with Pace

06/13/19 - Accessibility in Public, ADA, Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Disability-Aware Businesses, Disability-Aware Service, Guest Blogger, Hop on the Bus to Independence, jjslist.com, Multiple Sclerosis, Pace Bus, Self-Advocacy, Tools and aids, Transportation, Veterans, Wheelchair Users - 0 Comments

By Ed Madden, Coordinator for Public Outreach, Pace Suburban Bus

Pace Suburban Fixed-Route Bus

Everyone needs to get from place to place safely, but sometimes the “how” can be more challenging. For many, public transportation is a great way to get around. However, the process can feel…

Frequently Asked Questions about ADA Paratransit Service

06/06/19 - Accessibility in Public, Disability-Aware Businesses, Disability-Aware Service, Guest Blogger, Hop on the Bus to Independence, Pace Bus, Tools and aids, Transportation, Veterans, Wheelchair Users - 0 Comments

The Role of Your Driver

By Ed Madden, Coordinator for Public Outreach, Pace Suburban Bus

As an outreach professional for Pace Bus, I am often asked about the role of our ADA paratransit drivers. I have found that not all riders have an accurate idea of exactly…