Tuesday, March 30, 2021

The Americans with Disabilities Act Signing Ceremony on July 26, 1990 : short video chronicles the historic event

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The ADA stands as one of the most important civil rights documents in the history of the United States, as it guaranteed for the first time...
Wednesday, February 12, 2020

U.S. Presidents with Disabilities

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Our nation has had a distinguished line of presidents with a variety of visible and non-visible disabilities, from epilepsy to hearing imp...
Sunday, January 19, 2020

Illinois Benefit Access Program (formerly Circuit Breaker): apply online for benefits

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Effective July 1, 2012, Illinois Cares Rx was terminated and the Circuit Breaker Property Tax Relief Grant was eliminated due to the lack...
Thursday, December 12, 2019

Hardrock, Coco and Joe : Chicago Christmas Memories of Years Long Gone

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For many of us in the Chicago area, the three cartoons posted below were a staple of our childhood. WGN9 in Chicago shows such as Ray Rayne...
Monday, November 26, 2018

City of Chicago Sidewalk Snow Removal info: REPORT UN-SHOVELED SIDEWALKS Q&A

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The information is shared from the City of Chicago . The below info is current as of November 2018. Your responsibility in removin...
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Friday, October 5, 2018

The Disabled Friendly Approach to Halloween - Great Ideas

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By Emma Tracey BBC News, Ouch, Oct 31, 2013 As younger children catch the trick or treat bug, Halloween fancy dress has moved away from h...
Tuesday, May 29, 2018

Chicago's Emergency Preparedness Resources for People with Disabilities and Seniors In An Emergency

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Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities City of Chicago Links and Resources Notify Chicago is a city service that provides ...
Friday, May 25, 2018

History of Memorial Day

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Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for remembering the people who died while serving in the country's armed forces....
Tuesday, December 12, 2017

Remind U.S. Congress that they represent YOU! - Autistic Self Advocacy Network

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  Dec. 2017 - Congress is determined to pass their disastrous tax bill before their scheduled recess begins  on Friday .  This week ...

Federal Agency Sues Henry's Turkey Farm owner for Exploiting Mentally Disabled Workers for Years

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Dec. 11, 2017 - Four years ago, an Iowa jury handed a group of intellectually disabled workers who had been exploited for years the nation...