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Disability

The Invisible Disability: Supporting Mental Health Needs for Students with Disabilities

By Rebecca Cabezas | May 11, 2023

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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Illinois Department of Human Services Budget Request for Stolen SNAP & AABD Benefit Reimbursement

By Rebecca Cabezas | May 9, 2023

Legal advocacy groups — Shriver Center on Poverty Law, Legal Action Chicago, and Legal Council for Health Justice — support budget appropriations to ensure that victims of public benefit skimming…

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The Crisis in Disability Determination Services

By Rebecca Cabezas | May 2, 2023

Imagine waiting for months, or even years, to learn whether you will ever have enough money for food and shelter. Many people with disabilities and older adults face this harsh…

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Learning Beyond the Classroom: The Importance of HHIP for Children with Disabilities

By Rebecca Cabezas | April 26, 2023

When many students returned to in-person learning in August 2021, our client, Michael, a second-grader, had to stay home. He wanted to be in school with his friends, but his…

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Informal Removals Impede the Rights of Children with Disabilities in School

By Rebecca Cabezas | March 24, 2023

“Amy is having another one of her meltdowns. Please come pick her up as soon as you can.” “Marcus’s class is going on a field trip tomorrow, and we’re concerned…

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Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Sexual Violence and Persons with Disabilities

By Erin Butler | April 22, 2019

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Over the last couple of years, thanks to the #MeToo movement, sexual assault has become a major topic of conversation. Survivors are coming forward…

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Join Legal Council for Health Justice as we hold our annual Summer Soirée at Sidetrack!

Sponsorships are now available and begin at $1,000. Single tickets go on sale on June 14 at an Early Bird rate.