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The Disabilities News section provides access to all State of Illinois press releases that have been published related to services, programs, funding opportunities and other information that affect people with disabilities and their families.
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01/07/09 - University of Illinois at Chicago Offers New Course for Managers of Disability Organizations
The University of Illinois at Chicago is offering a new course for managers of disability organizations. The course is a blended online course through the Department of Disability and Human Development (DHD). This class can be taken as part of the Management and Leadership Certificate program or Master of Science program in Disability and Human Development.
12/12/08 - Governor Blagojevich Signs "Brianna's Law"
New law ensures healthcare coverage for families of children with autism
Governor Rod R. Blagojevich signed Senate Bill 934 into law, providing insurance coverage to parents of children with autism. The new law, also known as "Brianna's Law" and which received overwhelming support from the Illinois General Assembly, will provide coverage for all individuals under age 21 for the diagnosis and treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) up to $36,000 per year. The new law is named for Brianna DiCianni, who was diagnosed with autism in 2006 and was denied coverage by her family's health insurance company.
10/02/08 - October designated as National Disability Employment Awareness Month
October has been designated as National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The Department of Human Services has planned some events through the month of October related to the employment of people with disabilities in the State of Illinois.
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