SouthSTAR Offering Newfound Independence One Apartment at a Time
LifeMyWay
posted 2/2/12
With the demand for independent living options high but the availability low, one local organization is providing new opportunities for people with developmental disabilities.
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UIC Seeks Entrepreneurs With Developmental Disabilities
LifeMyWay Staff
posted 1/19/12
Entrepreneurs are the target of new research being done at UIC that seeks to discover employment opportunities for people with developmental disabilities.
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Art Opens the Door for Boundless Expression
LifeMyWay
posted 1/12/12
This week we'd like to share a handful of stories that illustrate the freedom that art can provide. We've long advocated and celebrated unfettered expression, and some might argue that the arts are the one true pathway to total liberation!
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Art Opens the Door for Boundless Expression
posted 1/12/12
This week we'd like to share a handful of stories that illustrate the freedom that art can provide. We've long advocated and celebrated unfettered expression, and some might argue that the arts are the one true pathway to total liberation!
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Questions about Housing? Michael Has the Answers
Phil Gibboney, LifeMyWay Contributor
posted 1/9/12
“I would like other consumers to learn about housing options that are affordable and accessible; real employment opportunities, not sheltered workshops. I have a responsibility to share that information."
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The Holidays Come Early for Diane and Mudiwa
Phil Gibboney, LifeMyWay Contributor
posted 12/19/11
On December 10th, Diane and Mudiwa moved into a completely renovated, accessible home in Tinley Park. It was a dream come true.
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Tazewell mental health provider questions state's funding cuts
By: Sharon Woods Harris
Peoria Journal Star
2/2/12
A colorful "Happy birthday to you" sign hangs on the wall at 1423 Valle Vista, but there are no celebrants wishing the birthday boy well.
Teen with autism shot to death by police
By: Becky Schlikerman and Liam Ford
Chicago Tribune
2/2/12
Calumet City police had been called to subdue Stephon Watts 10 times in less than two years, using Tasers at least once on the 15-year-old with Aspberger's syndrome.
Changing The Autism Spectrum
By: Fanna Haile-Selassie and Randy Livingston
WSIL TV
1/30/12
Workers at a local center are applauding the decision to change what classifies as autism. The stricter criteria for diagnosing the disorder will likely mean fewer people are considered autistic.