The ADA does not discriminate against breeds, neither should Delta!

Prompt Delta to Repeal Their Breed Ban

Have a wonderful July 4th everyone - Disability Resource Center will be closed but we'll be back open at 8:30 on the 5th!

Oh NO!! Haven't got your "Kick Up Your Wheels" tickets yet??
Lucky for you - we've EXTENDED the deadline to Sunday July 1st! Don't put it off again - Buy your tickets online NOW
https://drcjoliet.org/events/kick/
(It takes you through PayPal - it's easy! - just follow the directions to the yellow "Donate" button) ... See more

Fundraiser for Disability Resource Center Thursday, July 12th ◊ 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm ◊ Siegel’s Cottonwood Farm Who: Disability …

Today marks the 80th anniversary of the Fair Labor Standards Act - however, the provision for the 14c subminimum wage certificates still needs to be phased out. Learn more here: https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/whdfs39.pdf
and here: https://www.thenation.com/article/people-with-disabilities-minimum-wage/ ... See more

Antiquated labor laws treat people with disabilities as second-tier employees.

What great news!

United States v. Louisiana

On June 6, the Department of Justice settled its investigation of Louisiana’s inappropriate use of nursing facilities to serve people with mental illness. The agreement focuses on diverting Louisianans from inappropriate placement, planning for successful transitions from nursing facility stays, and developing capacity in proven community-based services.

People interested in finding out more about the ADA, or this settlement may call the toll-free ADA Information Line at 1-800-514-0301 or 1-800-514-0383 (TDD), or access the ADA Olmstead website at http://www.ada.gov/olmstead. ... See more

The ADA Home Page provides access to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations for businesses and State and local governments, technical assistance materials, ADA Standards for Accessible Design, links to Federal agencies with ADA responsibilities and information, updates on new ADA requirem... ... See more

June 22 marks the 19th anniversary of the Olmstead Supreme Court decision. The story of the Olmstead case begins with two women...learn more here:
https://youtu.be/oezulXzBt2k

This is the story of Olmstead v. LC and the unfinished changes it began. Olmstead is the most important U.S. Supreme Court decision for people with disabilit...

A big "thank you" to Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo for their generous donation to our fundraiser! Visit them today at:
https://www.czs.org/Chicago-Zoological-Society/Home.aspx

A HUGE BBQ "Thank You" to our newest sponsor: Providence Bank & Trust! They are providing generous support through The Providence Bank & Trust Stewardship Program, helping organizations (like ours!) that provide a positive impact on the community. Visit them online at: https://www.providence.bank/ ... See more