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Disabilities News

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.

10/09/09 - Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs and Chicago Park District host “Veterans’ Adaptive Activities Day” for Veterans with disabilities
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) and Chicago Park District hosted the third annual “Veterans’ Adaptive Activities Day” at Northerly Island in Chicago today, providing Veterans with disabilities the opportunity to try a wide variety of sports equipment with adaptive fitness specialists from across the region.

09/03/09 - disabilityworks Statewide Chamber of Commerce Holding Summits on the Employment of People with Disabilities
Illinois businesses are invited to attend “disabilityworks Statewide Chamber of Commerce Summits on the Employment of People with Disabilities -Everything You Wanted to Know About Disabilities But Were Afraid to Ask!” These FREE Summits are coming soon to a Chamber of Commerce near you.

09/01/09 - Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities Announces Launch of LifeMyWay
The Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities has some exciting news to share…the official launch of LifeMyWay. LifeMyWay is a new statewide grassroots effort to celebrate the talents and lives of people with developmental disabilities.

08/31/09 - Governor Quinn Announces Availability of Home Heating Assistance Grants

07/20/09 - Invitation to READY's First Youth Conference Call

03/30/09 - Upcoming Forums on Careers in the Arts for People with Disabilities

03/04/09 - FREEDOM QUEST 2009

01/07/09 - University of Illinois at Chicago Offers New Course for Managers of Disability Organizations

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