Recent additions to the Library

HB 1288 Fact Sheet

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Author: Amy Zimmerman
Date: 04/27/2013
Abstract: HB 1288 provides important protections to children and families who access special education services. HB 1288 allows families to exercise "stay-put" rights by requesting mediation. "Stay-put" rights allow children to remain in their current school placement while there is a dispute. Currently "stay put" can only be exercised by filing for a Due Process hearing which is costly for both families and school districts. HB 1288 also ensures that complainants, such as parents, receive a copy of the school district's response to the complaint.

Tips for Recruiting Workers with Disabilities, SHRM March 2013

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Author: SHRM
Date: 03/18/2013
Abstract: This article from SHRM talks about the TBTL Webinar on Tips for Recruiting Workers with Disabilities

Action Alert SB 26 Medicaid Expansion

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Author: hdadvocates
Date: 02/01/2013
Abstract: Action Alert regarding SB 26, a bill that aims to finance the state's Medicaid program to cover the uninsured and launch a revolutionary piece of the Affordable Care Act.

Bed Bug Testimony

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Author: Amy Zimmerman, azimmerman@hdadvocates.org
Date: 01/29/2013
Abstract: Joint testimony by HDA and Sinai Urban Health Institute to the Chicago City Council in support of a proposed bed bug ordinance.

2013 CPS State Complaint Press Release

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Author: HDA
Date: 01/08/2013
Abstract: HDA's Chicago Medical-Legal Partnership for Children filed a state class complaint yesterday regarding systemic problems in Chicago preventing toddlers with disabilities from accessing early childhood special education services.