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October was National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and many of us focused our energy on expanding the recruitment and hiring of individuals with disabilities. However, we should acknowledge employment of people with disabilities as much more than a source of economic benefit.
Individuals with disabilities want…
We are self-advocates with disabilities. We are speaking about
people with disabilities at Speak Up and Speak Out Summit in Springfield Illinois, today
November 5, 2013. We are here because we want to learn how to
speak out. We want to let people without disabilities know that we…
We are at Speak Up Speak Out! It’s right now, November 5 in S
in Springfield, IL. There are 522 of us here…self advocates,
supporters, folks with different abilities. There are
some job coaches here too. We are here to stand up for our
rights and what we…
Kudos to Duxler for Promoting Disability Awareness
Photo by Matt Mansueto Photography
Duxler Complete Auto Care is changing the nature of “business as usual” when it comes to disability awareness.
Duxler received the “jjslist.com Disability-Aware Business Seal Of Approval” Thursday, October 10, 2013, during a Disability Awareness Training for businesses….
Disability is something that can affect anyone. Some people are born with disabilities whereas others can become disabled for a variety of reasons including illness and accidents. Sometimes this can even be a result of medical negligence or a brain injury. I think it’s fair…
Want to grow your bottom line? This is your chance!
If you are a business owner or manager, plan to “clock-in” for this, interactive training, taught by experts in disability – people with disabilities themselves.
Date: Thursday, Oct 10, 2013
Venue: Maggiano’s Little Italy, 4999 Old Orchard Ctr Ste A28,…
**Note: Info sessions are Sold Out!
Oct 1st – Teachers, educators, agency professionals ONLY – 4:30 – 5:30pm
Oct 2nd – Families and individuals with disabilities, ages 18 + – 6pm – 7pm
Where: 824 Dempster Street, Evanston, IL 60202
*Registration required, space is limited.
Does someone you know with disabilities need to build…
Three years after Obama signed Rosa’s Law, the SSA will replace “mental retardation” with “intellectual disability.”
This move by The Social Security Administration to use appropriate terminology in its communications is a response to pressure from many in the disability community, including JJ’s List to change…
Hop On The Bus To Independence Is Back!
JJ’s List is continuing its partnership with Pace Suburban Bus to offer students and clients with disabilities hands-on, interactive training to build essential public transportation skills for independent, fixed-route travel.
Who Can Participate?
A public or private school, a service…
Chicago Public Schools Gets Advice From People With Disabilities
When Chicago Public Schools asked us to help them with a disability awareness training for their elementary and middle school staff, we jumped at the chance! From our experience as the creators of the jjslist.com Disability Awareness…
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