IL: Disabilities
For Some IL Students, Summer Means Practicing School Preparedness
Tasks like packing a suitcase for summer travel may be difficult for some Illinois children. Experts said parents and caregivers can help kids over …
Voting for People with Visual Impairments Could Get Easier in IL
A proposed measure in Illinois aims to improve access to the ballot for visually impaired voters. Senate Bill 282, introduced by Sen. Julie Morrison…
Advocates Say Illinois Families Need More Help for Autistic Children
The rate of autism among American children has grown steadily over the past three decades, but advocates say funding support is not keeping up with …
Disability Advocates Urge More Inclusive Work Environments, Hiring Practices
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- As businesses across Illinois and the nation work to fill open positions, advocates for people with disabilities say they should …
Ballot Access Still a Challenge for Some Illinoisans with Disabilities
CHICAGO -- The pandemic has pushed the issue of voter access to the forefront, but for Illinois' disability community, it's more than just another …
ADA Marks 29 Years with Room for Improvement
CHICAGO – Legislation that has changed the lives of millions of Americans, including nearly one in five Illinoisans, marks its 29th anniversary …
Campuses Plagued by Sexual Assaults of Women with Disabilities
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Nearly one in three women with disabilities on college campuses has experienced sexual assault, according to a new report …
Advocates Say New ADA Bill Could Weaken It
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A bill in Congress aimed at strengthening the Americans with Disabilities Act may not be what it seems, according to its …
Holidays Can Bring On the Blues
CHICAGO – 'Tis the season to be jolly, but not for everyone. The holiday season can actually exacerbate feelings of isolation and depression …
Most Illinoisans Ignore Signs of Stroke
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – About 1 in 3 American adults experience a symptom consistent with a warning or mini stroke, but very few – 3 percent &…
Light It Up Blue in Illinois: Understanding, Accepting Autism
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – An estimated one in 68 children has an autism diagnosis, and communities around Illinois are "Lighting It Up Blue" to show …
Doctor: Cure May be Near for Parkinson's
CHICAGO – Actor Michael J. Fox has drawn attention to a disease that plagues about 1 million people in the U.S. – Parkinson's. It's a …