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Planning for a Medical or Mental Health Emergency

WebHow should I prepare for a medical or mental health emergency? Follow this three-step process: Step 1: Select a friend, family member or colleague who will be …

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Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation with Template Letter

WebThis website is made possible by funding support from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, both the Administration on Developmental Disabilities and …

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Taking Time Off of Work Because of Your Disability

WebMany courts and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency in charge of carrying out the ADA, have said that “a leave” or taking time …

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Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security (PABSS

WebThis website is made possible by funding support from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, both the Administration on Developmental Disabilities and …

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Returning to Work During COVID-19

WebThere are many possible accommodations, but common examples during COVID-19 include: Providing personal protective equipment (PPE), including modified …

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ADA and Healthcare Workers with Disabilities

WebThe ADA plays an indispensible role in ensuring the rights and opportunities healthcare workers with disabilities. Many of the regulatory and litigation trends herein are still very …

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Disability Organizations

Webdisabilityworks, an exciting initiative from the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and the City …

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Protection and Advocacy

WebThis website is made possible by funding support from the Great Lakes ADA Center, a member of the ADA National Network.The Great Lakes ADA Center’s service …

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Statement on Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center

WebSince its 2005 report, Equip for Equality has continued to engage in monitoring and advocacy activities at Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center …

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Judge: “Deliberate Indifference” of IDOC Mental Health Care …

WebJudge: “Deliberate Indifference” of IDOC Mental Health Care Requires Federal Oversight. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 31, 2018. CONTACTS Amanda …

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Weekly Legislative Update

WebLEGISLATIVE UPDATE FROM EQUIP FOR EQUALITY. May 8, 2023. The following are disability-related bills and/or issues pending in the Illinois General Assembly …

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Discharge from LTC Facilities in IL

WebYou can contact the Ombudsman by calling 1-800-252-8966 or 1-888-206-1327 (TTY). You can also ask Equip for Equality for help if you think your rights have been violated in the …

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Involuntary Admission

WebGenerally, there are three ways that involuntary admission occurs: By a petition presented to the director of a mental health facility; When a judge, through personal observations and …

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