| Friday, July 29, 2005 Governor Rod Blagojevich signed SB 0101 in to law! This takes Illinois off the list of the last eight states that don't have protections for their Disabled Citizens. We applaud the Governor for signing this bill and urge him to support and encourage the strengthening of this LAW! PUBLIC ACT 094-0378 its LAW !!!!! |
| New Bill The Illinois Advocate For The Disabled is working to help create stronger and more comprehensive additions to Public Act 094-0378 We are currently having our bill submitted to the Illinois General Assembly for the next session and will try to have these improvements passed through both Houses in the Illinois General Assembly. We are looking for help from people who are able to pass out petitions for their State Senators and Representatives. It is very important that they know how you want them to vote in regards to this very important legislation! To help please contact us at (312) 373-1764 or e-mail us at leg@iaftd.org Your help will help both now and in the future!!! |
| The Illinois Advocate For The Disabled is proud to announce that Ill. St. Rep. Robert W. Pritchard is sponsoring a new bill "HB-4321" adding the Disabled to be included in an assessment freeze homestead exemption. We are in support of this legislation and hope we can get more people involved in getting this important bill passed! For more information about or to help with getting "HB-4321" passed please contact us at (312) 373-1764 or e-mail us at leg@iaftd.org |
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| Helping the Disabled Help themselves Guiding you through the system One of the ways to become a better problem solver is to become aware of the resources you will need. |
| Public Act 094-0378 The Assistive Technology Protection Act The Illinois Advocate For The Disabled has been working on improving the laws in Illinois by having the Assistive Technology Warranty/Protection Act (SB-101) introduced. SB-101 has passed both the Illinois Senate and the Illinois House of Representatives, unanimously ! To keep fighting for additional improvements to this bill and other laws in Illinois we need your help through volunteering and Donations. There are more improvements to this bill/law that need to be introduced to the Illinois General Assembly. For Donations and Volunteer information send us your information Click Here. Send your comments to the Governor Send your Comments |
| For more information about SB-101, The Assistive Technology Warranty Act, and the changes caused by the Illinois Attorney General's Office click to our information page. You'll find the original text of the bill and the final one passed by the Illinois General Assembly. Then you will have the opportunity to decide for yourself, is what they did acceptable and you can voice your opinion directly to the Illinois Attorney General through our links. |
| This site is under construction and is continually evolving, please come back soon and we will have additional information available for you! |
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| To continue and expand the important work of our organization we are seeking contributions. All donations are Tax-Deductible To Donate USE DONATE BUTTON |
| Help Wanted Experienced Professional Fundraiser to work on contingency as Independent Contractor. Start Immediately. Must have their own fund-raising mechanism in place. Contact The Illinois Advocate For The Disabled by sending Resume to 773-295-8064 or Send E-Mail of interest. |
| Volunteers Needed Contact us by faxing letter of interest to 773-295-8064 or Send E-Mail |
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