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We envision a world free from barriers and discrimination – where disability is a respected and natural part of the human experience and people with disabilities are included and valued.

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Register Now: Disability Candidates Forum March 5

We’re hosting a public forum from 1 – 2:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5, when candidates running for Cook County State’s Attorney and the Clerk of the Circuit Court will address how they plan to serve the disability community.

Census 2020: Getting Counted is Vital

If Illinoisans with disabilities don’t get counted, or are undercounted, during the 2020 Census, we will lose government money critical to our independence. We cannot allow our friends, families, neighbors, and allies to be left out of #Census2020. No matter your citizenship status, gender identity, orientation, or disability you can be counted, and you should be counted.

On Braille and Blindness: FAQ with AL’s Ashley Eisenmenger

“As a kid I was resistant to learning Braille. I was growing up with technology. I had access to audio books, and a computer, and I preferred to rely on those than on my own ability to read and write Braille. Looking back on that period of my life as an adult, I’m so grateful I had teachers that insisted Braille be a part of my education.”