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Blogging/Citizen Journalism | Jul 01 2015 17:58185

Paralyzed Chicago Police Officer Being Evicted After City Falls $20K Behind On Rent

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | Jul 01 2015 12:5832

We Are Celebrating 25 Years of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) July 26th

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | Jul 01 2015 12:2532

Timeline of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | Jul 01 2015 10:1063

Beyond The Waters Beach Party - Accessible Fun for People with Disabilities, Family, Friends - Chicago July 19

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | Jul 01 2015 09:4136

EEOC Issues 2015 Updated Pregnancy Discrimination Guidance

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | Jun 30 2015 19:3740

As Illinois braces for Government Shutdown - 'Moral Monday' Activists Protest Gov. Rauner's Proposed Budget Cuts (Video)

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | Jun 30 2015 06:42104

Former Owner of Ezcor Medical Supply Sylvia Walter-Eze, Sentenced to Prison for $3.5 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | Jun 29 2015 16:18254

How State of Illinois Government Shutdown Will Affect Daily Lifes

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | Jun 29 2015 05:04117

Illinois Budget Update and Call-In Meeting July 6th

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | Jun 26 2015 15:0525

Less Than 1 In 4 Households Eligible For Housing Assistance, And Congress Cuts Assistance More

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | Jun 26 2015 15:0535

Illinois Baseball Field for People with Disabilities Opens "Uncle Bill's Miracle Field"

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | Jun 25 2015 06:3452

Illinois Budget Cuts - Mental Health, Disability Services In Jeopardy For 26,000 Illinoisan Citizens

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | Jun 24 2015 19:34107

Illinoisans Speaking Out Across State on Severe Budget Cuts We All Face

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | Jun 24 2015 17:1734

Illinois Lawsuit settled over Disabled Student Athletes

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | Jun 24 2015 16:5022

Illinois Energy Assistance at Risk: a LIHEAP Town Hall meeting - Chicago on June 29th

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | Jun 24 2015 16:2657

Veterans Health - Free Dental Care on June 27

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | Jun 24 2015 04:5022

The Diary of Anne Frank - ACCESS PERFORMANCES AT GLENCOE'S WRITERS THEATRE: ASL-Interpreted June 26, Open-Captioned July 18

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | Jun 23 2015 04:4221

Man with Muscular Dystrophy refused service by Chicago bartender now accused of discrimination

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | Jun 22 2015 21:1861

June 22, 2015 is the 16th Anniversary of the 1999 Olmstead U.S. Supreme Court decision - ADA History

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | Jun 22 2015 09:2626

Legal Clinic at the Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | Jun 22 2015 07:0533

25th ADA Anniversary, Independence Day For Americans With Disabilities is July 26th

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | Jun 19 2015 19:4622

Warrior Games JUNE 19-28, 2015 - Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | Jun 19 2015 19:04119

U.S. Supreme Court backs death row inmate over intellectual disability claim

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | Jun 19 2015 19:0457

National Medicare Fraud - Charges Against 243 Individuals for approximately $712 Million in False Billing

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | Jun 18 2015 13:3438

Nevada's Rep. Cresent Hardy (R) "My kids ‘will not be a drain on society’ - like Disabled"

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | Jun 18 2015 03:5047

Illinois Voters Strongly Oppose Gov. Rauner’s Home-care and Child-care Cuts

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | Jun 17 2015 06:1829

Clergy, Seniors, Children, Minorities, Disabled March on Billionaires Ally of Illinois Governor Rauner

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | Jun 16 2015 20:3429

Disability Invitational Hiring Fair June 15 - 19, 2015 for U.S. Department of Labor

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | Jun 16 2015 08:5856

Illinois Gov. Rauner releases Budget Cuts if no Budget by July 1st, - Budget Fight Places Disabled, Seniors, Veterans Services at Risk

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | Jun 16 2015 05:58185

PLEDGE ON! Campaign for the 25th ADA Anniversary - July 26, 2015 - ADA National Network

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | Jun 15 2015 18:1037

Nominate a White House Champion of Change for Disability Advocacy Across Generations — Deadline June 18

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | Jun 15 2015 17:4934

Penn & Teller B#^^S!*% video episode: Americans w/ Disabilities Act (highlights) - HUH!

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | Jun 14 2015 21:4635

United Airlines to Pay over $1 Million To Settle EEOC Disability Lawsuit

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | Jun 14 2015 21:0533

Illinois Medicaid Cuts to Complex Rehabilitation Technology Threaten Access for Disability Community

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | Jun 13 2015 05:3459

Illinois Gov. Rauner Threatens $420 Million more in State Cuts to Policing, Disability Services, Business

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | Jun 12 2015 23:5868

Illinois Governor's Proposed Suspension of Low-income Energy Assistance Endangers Illinois Citizens, But Is It Legal?

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | Jun 12 2015 07:3460

Introduction to Travel Training Workshop: Sept. 15-17 - Easter Seals Project Action Consulting

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | Jun 11 2015 18:2653

Microsoft Disability Answer Desk now offers support in American Sign Language (ASL)

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | Jun 11 2015 18:1826

Disney’s The Little Mermaid July 29 - ASL Duo-interpreted and Audio-described Performance at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | Jun 11 2015 09:5576

Commemorating 50 Years of Medicare and Medicaid On July 30th, 2015

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | Jun 10 2015 15:1047

Everyone Can Help Stop Bullying of Children with Tourette Syndrome

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | Jun 09 2015 14:1138

Illinois Budget Update Regarding Community Based Programs - Gov. Rauner raises Determination of Need Score

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | Jun 09 2015 10:1826

Service Animals and Emotional Support Animals! Where are they allowed and under what conditions?

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | Jun 09 2015 09:5852

Texas Teacher Gives Student With Special Needs Offensive 'Award'

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | Jun 09 2015 08:4263

Torch Run for Special Olympics Illinois in June 2015

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | Jun 09 2015 07:3578

Illinois Disability Rights Consortium Webinar June 24th “The ADA in the Classroom: Of Reasonable Accommodations and Gross Misjudgments.”

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | Jun 09 2015 07:1821

Illinois Has No Budget. What Now? Call-In Meeting June 17th by Illinois Partners for Human Service

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | Jun 08 2015 18:2543

Wheelchair-Bound Woman Forced to Crawl Onto American Airlines Plane, was refused a Wheelchair Ramp to board plane

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | Jun 08 2015 17:47110

Penn & Teller B#^^S!*% video episode: Americans w/ Disabilities Act (highlights) - HUH!

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | Jun 07 2015 09:4184

Raise Your Voice for Mental health Condition's

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | Jun 07 2015 09:1028

Social Security overpaid nearly half on disability over the past decade

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | Jun 07 2015 08:4548

Illinois Miss Amazing 2015 Lea Schultz travels to National's at L.A. World Special Olympics in July

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | Jun 07 2015 08:4555

President Clinton and Shirley Ryan honored at Access Living “Lead On!” Gala

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | Jun 05 2015 09:0131

Catastrophic Consequences to Illinois Families - and the State - if Governor Rauner's Budget is Enacted

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | Jun 05 2015 05:1830

Important Update June 2015, on Threats to Senior and Disabled Community Services in Illinois! Please Call Governor Rauner NOW!

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | Jun 04 2015 17:3824

ADA Legacy Bus Tour stops MONDAY JUNE 15TH, 2015 IN MT. VERNON, IL.

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | Jun 04 2015 17:3135

Scammers Utilizing Medical Records To Fool Victims

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | Jun 03 2015 06:4223

ACTION ALERT! SAVE Illinois Energy Assistance Program LIHEAP, Gov Rauners Budget CUTS

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | Jun 03 2015 04:58503

Boy with Special Needs Reaction to Bullying will melt your heart.

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | Jun 02 2015 09:3460

Top Ten Things We Want to Tell You About Disability

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | Jun 02 2015 07:4234

Jake McManus represents Illinois in the Special Olympics 2015 World Games

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | Jun 01 2015 22:1049

June Is PTSD Awareness Month - info, resources

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | Jun 01 2015 17:1023

Honoring the ADA and the History, Art, and Culture of the Disability Community with the Smithsonian Institution and the Kennedy Center

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | Jun 01 2015 09:4625

Illinois scores common-sense legislation victory for gun owners with disabilities

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | Jun 01 2015 09:0530

Everything You Need to Know About Medicare Changes for 2015

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | May 29 2015 16:19112

In The Past Year Over 4 Million Working Americans Suffer From Anxiety Disorders

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | May 29 2015 15:5852

ACCESS FOR ALL: TOM OLIN’S PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE DISABILITY RIGHTS MOVEMENT - Chicago June 5th, 2015 to April 10th, 2016

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | May 29 2015 11:1064

Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities Releases New Call for Investment

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | May 29 2015 08:4621

Abilities Expo "Chicago" 2015 in Schaumburg is June 12 thru 14!

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | May 29 2015 07:1849

While Uber makes life easier for deaf drivers, but still faces lack of Accessibility for Disabled

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | May 29 2015 06:5822

The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired Wins Veterans Employment Leadership Award

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | May 28 2015 21:1826

Protection and Advocacy agencies (P&As) network protects your Civil and Disability Rights

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | May 28 2015 17:0229

Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers Orbit Medical Inc. and Rehab Medical Inc. to Pay $7.5 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | May 28 2015 09:1934

Women and Stroke: Are You at Risk?

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | May 27 2015 14:5831

Illinois Veteran, service dog turned away from restaurant on Memorial Day weekend; Manager fired

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | May 26 2015 15:1039

Action Alert: State of Illinois Medicaid Power Chairs, Seating Systems Delivery and Repair Suspended

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | May 26 2015 14:3424

Source One Staffing to Pay to Settle Multiple EEOC Discrimination Claims of Civil Rights Act & Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | May 26 2015 09:4221

Devil’s Advocates - ART CULTURE DISABILITY PROJECT - Chicago Performance June 5th

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | May 26 2015 09:0222

Coca-Cola Cans Designed in Mexico for the Blind - personalization in Braille

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | May 21 2015 08:0230

Illinois Medicaid Payment Cuts to Complex Rehab Technology for participants with significant disabilities

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | May 21 2015 05:1830

FTC says four cancer charities are 'Scams' - $187 million in donations supports lavish lifestyles of a single family

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | May 20 2015 10:5836

Illinois Hospitals Release New Analysis on Harms from Drastic Medicaid Cuts, Impact of Budget Cuts 2015/2016

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | May 20 2015 07:5029

U.S. House fails to address the huge shortage of affordable rental housing - Again!

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | May 19 2015 16:3436

Supreme Court: Police immune over arrest of mentally ill woman

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | May 19 2015 07:4635

In Minnesota; Businesses rising up against flurry of Disability Access Violation Suits

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | May 19 2015 07:4655

Chicago Mental Health provider C4 joins Cook County's health plan, will continue serving patients

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | May 15 2015 15:3123

June 24: ADA Champion Tom Harkin to Speak at City Club of Chicago - ADA25 Chicago event!

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | May 14 2015 10:4223

How Pain effects the Life's of Americans

Blogging/Citizen Journalism | May 14 2015 00:3445

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