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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 people with
disabilities. 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 !!!!!

We are starting a new program to help users, parents and care-takers of assistive
technology to help each other and make the manufacturers and suppliers of these
devices become more receptive to complaints and the needs of people with
disabilities. If you had a problem with a device, supplier or manufacturer of an assistive
technology device you can share your experience and outcome of the problem on this
web-site. We will publish your letter describing your experience, problem and result so
that others can make a informed decision when purchasing their next assistive
technology device. This is your forum to express your opinions on your experience
and make your issue known to the manufacturer, supplier and others. By exposing
your situation we can force manufacturers and suppliers to better handle situations or
become less or not at all used by other consumers that will not buy any devices from
them in fear of exposing themselves or their loved ones to the same experience. To
submit your experience send all letters to atdc@iaftd.org and to view this new service
click onto this link Wall Of Shame.

Completion
We along with the LULAC Disability Council #5247 have organized and successfully cleaned and
painted Oak-Leyden Developmental's facility. This project was accomplished Saturday, May 13th,
2006. Oak-Leyden is located at 9238 Parklane, Franklin, Illinois 60131 and their number is (847)
451-2740. This very important and deserving facility still needs our support through donations of
lockers, Wall hangings, exercise equipment and monetary donations. We want to thank the staff and
volunteers for such a successful project and for all of their time and efforts for this project.

Please give a little of yourself and give these very special people a helping hand and your support.
If you are interested in helping please contact us by phone (312) 373-1764 or e-mail donate@iaftd.org

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 people with disabilities to 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

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.

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