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06/01/2026

Attention job seekers and employers: we now have a page dedicated to all your pre-employment questions! Check out our Employment Resource Hub to get information about how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to different stages of employment: https://adata.org/employment-resource-hub/pre-employment-interviews-hiring-and-examinations

05/22/2026

Our fact sheet on Mental Health Conditions in the Workplace and the ADA includes common myths and misconceptions, information on disclosing a psychiatric disability, job accommodations, and more. You can visit our page to discover more information from the fact sheet: https://adata.org/factsheet/health

04/27/2026

Our area is at risk for severe weather today. Please review the update below from the US National Weather Service Quad Cites Iowa/Illinois.

04/20/2026

It’s Stuff Your Kindle Day! Fill your e-reader with some disability-inclusive literature!
Some amazing children’s book authors are giving away their ebooks for Free today and tomorrow!👇

https://tinyurl.com/DisabilityBookWeekebooks2026

In honor of Disability Book Week (DBW) Many authors are offering FREE kindle versions of their books! Visit DBW on social media or their website and stuff your kindle!!!! Then tell your friends!!! (Sorry, I don't have a kindle version of any of my books...or I'd be sharing too....) Waco Committee for People with Disabilities Mobilize Waco

04/20/2026

Did you know that it is Disability book week?!

04/07/2026

April isn’t just Autism Acceptance Month, it’s also National Deaf History Month! As we continue to promote autism acceptance and advocacy, we also encourage people to take time to learn about Deaf history this April.

April isn’t just Autism Acceptance Month, it’s also National Deaf History Month! As we continue to promote autism acceptance and advocacy, we also encourage people to take time to learn about Deaf history this April. Look Deaf-led organizations like National Association of the Deaf - NAD to learn more!

04/06/2026

Our office is closed today in observance of the Easter holiday.
We will reopen Tuesday April 7th at 8:00am.

04/02/2026

Happy Autism Awareness & Acceptance Month!
Autism Acceptance Month was created by and for the autistic community. Autism acceptance emphasizes that autistic people belong and deserve welcoming communities, inclusive schools and workplaces, and equal opportunities.
This month, we celebrate neurodiversity and the unique strengths of the autism community. A time to shine a light on understanding, celebrate differences, and stand together for inclusion and advocacy. ⭐

April is Autism Awareness Month 🩵🌍

This month, we celebrate neurodiversity and the unique strengths of the autism community. A time to shine a light on understanding, celebrate differences, and stand together for inclusion and advocacy. ⭐

Autism Awareness Month is more than awareness—it’s about acceptance, inclusion, and advocacy. Let’s uplift voices, break down barriers, and build a more inclusive world for all. 🩵

Take action in support of our mission:
✅Donate to The Arc of Illinois - https://thearcofil.app.neoncrm.com/forms/22

✅Become a member of The Arc of Illinois - https://www.thearcofil.org/join-us/

✅Amplify voices on social media - Use tags like

Together, we can create a world where every person with autism is respected, heard, and empowered! ⭐

03/30/2026

Fraudulent texts claiming to be from the DMV or the Illinois Secretary of State are becoming more frequent and more sophisticated. If you get a message like this, it’s a scam. Follow the steps below 👇