Advocates, patients file lawsuit to block ‘medical aid in dying’ law in Illinois
The lawsuit claims the law will discriminate against people with disabilities.
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Early Intervention therapies help kids — but Illinois pays providers less than other states, stalling access
Studies analyzing the outcomes of Early Intervention found it can change a child’s developmental trajectory, and may even reduce the ...
Bill banning dwarfism slur as mascot passes House
The bill, which would ban mascots that are discriminatory toward people with disabilities, would only affect one school in Illinois.
Pritzker signs bill to phase out subminimum wage for disabled workers
The Dignity in Pay Act will prohibit Illinois businesses from paying workers with disabilities less than minimum wage.
Federal judge rejects Illinois’ bid to end court oversight of disability programs
Illinois has made ‘significant progress’ but not yet met mandates of 2011 Ligas consent decree, judge rules
Capitol Briefs: Pritzker signs measures reining in biometric data privacy law, eliminating grocery tax
Measures are among more than 50 bills signed since Friday
Illinois faces backlash over bid to end oversight of disability services
As hearings begin this week, independent court monitor says state’s services are ‘in stark contrast to national best practices’
Stalled bills include repeal of subminimum wage for disabled workers, BIPA reform
While hundreds of bills cleared the General Assembly in the final month of the legislative session, some big-ticket measures will ...
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