Access to health
Medicaid Awareness Month
April is Medicaid Awareness Month. To celebrate, Legal Council is highlighting three features of Medicaid that benefit our client communities.
Read MoreNational Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NWGHAAD)
HIV can impact everyone; however, certain communities—especially women and girls—are often excluded from the conversation regarding HIV. National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NWAGHAAD) is an opportunity to increase education around and show support for women and girls impacted by HIV/AIDS.
Read MoreMedicaid Unwinding Update
Earlier this summer, Legal Council reported on Medicaid Unwinding, a process in which the Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) is reverting back to its pre-pandemic annual Medicaid redetermination process.…
Read MoreLegal Council’s Annual Summer Soirée Awardees 2023
At Legal Council’s Annual Summer Soirée we have the honor to recognize individuals and organizations who contribute to our clients’ access to quality, affordable, and equitable healthcare. These awards highlight…
Read MoreCelebrating 33 Years of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Advancements, Impact, and the Future of Disability Advocacy
Thirty-three years ago today, the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) marked a pivotal moment in civil rights history by cementing a profound transformation within the field of…
Read MoreALC’s Trailblazing Work Advancing Transgender Rights
In pursuit of gender self-determination and equal rights for all and through the support of an Equal Justice Works fellowship, the Legal Council is expanding our advocacy for transgender individuals…
Read MoreBreaking Barriers: Ensuring Medicaid Coverage of Gender-Affirming Surgery
** The featured image was created by Ms. Z Williams for Transgender Day of Remembrance ** Every journey of gender transition is a unique and valid expression of one’s authentic…
Read MoreIllinois is Leading the Way for Transgender Rights in the Midwest
In the evolving landscape of transgender rights in the United States, Illinois has emerged as a beacon of hope, progress, and inclusivity for the community – particularly at a time…
Read MoreMedicaid Unwinding and Work Requirements: Endangering Access to Healthcare
Within the complex American healthcare system, Medicaid stands as an essential lifeline for low-income individuals and people with disabilities. Medicaid became even more critical for supporting people’s health during COVID.…
Read MoreThe Invisible Disability: Supporting Mental Health Needs for Students with Disabilities
Understanding Mental Health Needs for Youth It is Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week (May 7-13), and it is an important time of year to bring awareness to this vital issue,…
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