Thursday, February 20, 2014

Creating an Inclusive Workplace for People of All Abilities - Jewish Vocational Service, Chicago - February is Jewish Disability Awareness Month

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as shared by our colleagues at Jewish Vocational Service, (JVS) Chicago ... February is  Jewish Disability Awareness Month , a time w...

Special Olympics Illinois - 2014 Summer Games - June 13-15

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What is 'Summer Games'? Summer Games is Special Olympics Illinois premiere sports competition with more than  4,000 athletes and...
Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Chicago Shakespeare Theater: Feb 23rd - Audio-described Performances/Touch Tour: performance of “Gypsy”

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Let Chicago Shakespeare Theater entertain you! Mark your calendar for the Audio Describe and Touch Tour performance of “Gypsy” this Sunday...

Chicago: FREE National Paralympic Judo Training Camp this Saturday, February 22nd

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The Menomonee Judo Club  will be hosting a FREE National Paralympic Judo Training Camp this Saturday, February 22nd from 12 PM – 6 PM at Th...

Americans with Disabilities Act Circular – 4 new proposed chapters -- Federal Transit Administration -- comment period til April 2014

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The Federal Transit Administration is seeking comments on the proposed four chapters of the Americans with Disabilities Act Circular annou...

ALERT: New Bill In Congress Aims to End "Seclusion and Restraint" of Students with Disabilities

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from our friends at Access Living ... Dear Access Living friends and allies,   One of the most disturbing aspects of the education...

2014 Sochi Winter Paralympics: Guide to the sports

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  NBC Olympics and the United States Olympic Committee will present an unprecedented 52 hours of coverage of the upcoming Sochi 2014 Paraly...

Social Security to expedite veteran disability claims in 2014

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New policy adds veterans to other high-priority groups for review By Yvonne Wenger and John Fritze, The Baltimore Sun | Feb 18, 2014 ...
Tuesday, February 18, 2014

People with Intellectually Disabilities still struggling to find work

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By SAM HANANEL | The Associated Press  February 17, 2014 WASHINGTON — Most Americans with intellectual or developmental disabilities rem...
Monday, February 17, 2014

Paralympic Ad Reminds Us What Truly Defines An Athlete

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The Huffington Post | by Eleanor Goldberg | Feb 10, 2014 A one-minute video of daredevils competing on snowy terrain initiall...