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Language - Etiquette Guides for Reference

A list of language etiquette resource guides to words, phrases and common courtesies that are most appropriate when talking with or about a person with a disability, and or gender pronoun guides, and using culturally sensitive respect in health literacy.

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National Organization on Disability- NOD

The National Organization on Disability focuses on increasing employment opportunities for the 80-percent of working-age Americans with disabilities who are not employed.

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UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago

The United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Chicago and Sequin Services have merged to provide services to advance the independence of children and adults with disabilities, enrich their lives, provide support to their families, and advocate for their inclusion in every facet of community life.

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Disabilityscoop News for Accessibly

DisabilityScoop provides daily news coverage, stories about advocacy issues, and analysis of developmental disabilities on their website.

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Youth As Self Advocates (YASA)

YASA believes young people with disabilities will have control over their own lives and futures. YASA is a project of Family Voices and aims to empower youth with disabilities.

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U.S. Dept of Labor - Disability and Employment

The Employment and Training Administration programs and initiatives for job seekers with disabilities mission is to facilitate programmatic and physical accessibility through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)

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New Horizon Center for Children & Adults with Developmental Disabilities & Autism

New Horizon Center for the Developmentally Disabled is a not–for–profit agency that provides education and training to children and adults with severe disabilities and autism.

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The History of RIC - Honoring Our Past for Our Future

This short video history of RIC celebrates our founders Dr.Paul Magnuson and Dr. Henry Betts. Narrated by former president & CEO Joanne Smith, MD.

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Disability Owned Business Program

This link to the IL department provides business owners a discount with the DOBE or business enterprise program

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National Council on Disability

The National Council on Disability is an independent federal agency that helps develop government disability policies, such as the original Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

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