Think Beyond the Label Press Release

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Author: HDA
Date: 02/01/2010
Abstract: This is HDA's press release on the launch of Think Beyond the Label, a national ad campaign promoting the hiring of people with disabilities.
Topic(s): Press Materials - All, Press Releases - HDA, National Marketing Campaign
Audience(s) of Item: Miscellaneous, Consumers, Advocates, Service Providers, Legislators, Case Managers, Foundations, Healthcare Providers

Looking Past "Disabilities" - Chicago Sun Times, February 1, 2010

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Author: Chicago Sun Times
Date: 02/01/2010
Abstract: This article on Think Beyond the Label, an ad campaign which promotes hiring workers with disabilties, appeared in the Chicago Sun Times on February 1, 2010.
Topic(s): Press Materials - All, News Articles, National Marketing Campaign
Audience(s) of Item: Miscellaneous, Consumers, Advocates, Legislators, Case Managers, Foundations

Ad Campaign Gives Disabilities Workplace Cool-Factor - Disability Scoop, January 29, 2010

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Author: Disability Scoop
Date: 01/29/2010
Abstract: This article on Think Beyond the Label, an ad campaign which promotes hiring workers with disabilities, appeared on Disability Scoop, on January 29, 2010.
Topic(s): Press Materials - All, News Articles, National Marketing Campaign
Audience(s) of Item: Miscellaneous, Consumers, Advocates, Legislators, Case Managers, Foundations

Ad Campaign Educates C-Suite About Disability Diversity - Workforce Management, January 27, 2010

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Author: Workforce Management
Date: 01/27/2010
Abstract: This article on Think Beyond the Label, an ad campaign which promotes hiring workers with disabilities, appeared in Workforce Management on January 27, 2010.
Topic(s): Press Materials - All, News Articles, National Marketing Campaign
Audience(s) of Item: Miscellaneous, Consumers, Advocates, Service Providers, Legislators, Case Managers, Foundations

New Medicaid Income Limits Help Disabled Stay on Job - Chicago Sun Times, Feb. 17, 2009

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Author: Chicago Sun Times
Date: 02/17/2009
Abstract: This Sun Times article quotes John Coburn from HDA about the new income limit increase for Illinois' Health Benefits for Workers with Disabilities (HBWD) program.
Topic(s): Disability & Employment, Healthcare, Medicaid, Workforce Development, Press Materials - All, News Articles
Audience(s) of Item: Consumers, Advocates, Service Providers, Case Managers, Healthcare Providers

HDA Bi-Annual Report 2007-2008

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Author: HDA
Date: 01/26/2009
Abstract: This bi-annual report of HDA's activities for 2007-2008, describes the organization's programs, policy work and successes from this two year period.
Topic(s): Press Materials - All, HDA
Audience(s) of Item: Advocates, Foundations

Governor's Sickest Charge of All - Chicago Sun Times, January 11, 2009

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Author: Chicago Sun Times
Date: 01/11/2009
Abstract: This Sun Times article quotes Stephanie Altman from HDA about Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich's failure to release $8 million in funding for children's specialty care across the state.
Topic(s): Press Materials - All, News Articles
Audience(s) of Item: Consumers, Advocates, Legislators, Case Managers, Healthcare Providers

Groups Tell Governor to Release Health Reimbursements - CBS 2 Chicago, January 11, 2009

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Author: CBS 2 Chicago
Date: 01/11/2009
Abstract: This CBS 2 Chicago story quotes Stephanie Altman from HDA about Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich's failure to release $8 million in funding for children's specialty care across the state.
Topic(s): Press Materials - All, News Articles
Audience(s) of Item: Consumers, Advocates, Legislators, Case Managers, Healthcare Providers

HDA Releases Data on Uninsured Older Adults in Illinois

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Author: HDA
Date: 12/01/2008
Abstract: In this press release, HDA announces its report containing detailed data on uninsured older adults in Illinois.
Topic(s): Healthcare, Press Materials - All, Press Releases - HDA, MLG, Insurance
Audience(s) of Item: Advocates, Service Providers, Legislators, Foundations, Healthcare Providers

After a Year, All Kids Bridge Program is Not Running - Chicago Tribune Story, Sept. 7, 2008

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Author: Chicago Tribune
Date: 09/07/2008
Abstract: This Chicago Tribune article describes the failed expansion of the Illinois All Kids Program. The All Kids Bridge program designed to extend healthcare coverage to seriously ill children aged 19-21, still has not begun a year after the Governor's announcement of the new program.
Topic(s): Healthcare, Press Materials - All, News Articles
Audience(s) of Item: Consumers, Advocates, Service Providers, Case Managers, Healthcare Providers

Misinformation Makes Finding Jobs Tough for Disabled - Daily Herald Story, March 31, 2008

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Author: Daily Herald
Date: 03/31/2008
Abstract: This Daily Herald article describes Heather Barcal's search for employment after graduating with a master's degree in higher education administration. Barcal is blind and it took 3 years for her to find a job in education. To see full coverage of this story follow this link... Misinformation Complicates Job Search for Disabled
Topic(s): Press Materials - All, News Articles
Audience(s) of Item: Consumers, Advocates

Restaurant Owner Makes Dream Come True - ABC 7 News, January 22, 2008

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Author: ABC 7 News
Date: 01/22/2008
Abstract: This ABC 7 News story describes John Garcia's return to work after 10 years of unemployment resulting from a disability. To see the video that goes with this story follow this link... Restaurant owner makes dream come true
Topic(s): Press Materials - All, News Articles
Audience(s) of Item: Consumers, Advocates

Chicago Medical-Legal Partnership for Children Daily Law Bulletin Article

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Author: HDA
Date: 04/10/2006
Abstract: This article for the April 10, 2006 Chicago Daily Law Bullentin describes the CMLPC.
Topic(s): Medical-Legal Collaborations, Programs & Services for Children, Press Materials - All, News Articles, Chicago Medical-Legal Partnership for Children - CMLPC, CMLPC Articles
Audience(s) of Item: Advocates, Service Providers, Case Managers, Healthcare Providers

Memisovski Press Release

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Author: HDA
Date: 01/01/2006
Abstract: Press Release describing the Memisovski Medicaid Court Settlement.
Topic(s): Healthcare, Medicaid, Press Materials - All, Press Releases - HDA
Audience(s) of Item: Advocates

Memisovski Consent Decree

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Author: HDA
Date: 01/01/2006
Abstract: Consent Decree in Memisovski case on access to health care for children on Medicaid
Topic(s): Healthcare, Medicaid, Programs & Services for Children, Press Materials - All
Audience(s) of Item: Advocates