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Equip for Equality Hosts Disability Rights Consortium Meeting on January 28th -- Focusing on Employment.

 

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The next meeting of the Disability Rights Consortium will take place on Wednesday, January 28th from 9:30-11:00 at Equip for Equality (20 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 300, Chicago, IL).


Topic: The focus will be on employment.  Specifically, on the implementation of Employment First in Illinois, which means that competitive integrated employment should be the first option for people with disabilities.  


Presenters
As some of you know, Equip for Equality produced a report called the Blueprint for Employment First.  At the meeting, Equip for Equality's Cheryl Jansen, Melissa Picciola and Barry Taylor will review the Blueprint and answer any questions.  


Accommodations
If you need other accommodations to participate in the meeting, please contact Barry Taylor at barryt@equipforequality.org or at 312-895-7317 by Friday, January 23rd.



CLE Credit
Illinois attorneys attending this session will receive 1.5 hours of Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit.



Webcast
For those who cannot attend in person, the meeting will also be webcast on www.illinoislegaladvocate.org and clicking on "Calendar" and then clicking on the link to the Consortium.  A captioner will be at the meeting.  

 

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