Business & Work

Learn about your rights as a worker with a disability, including protections against discrimination and how to ask for reasonable accommodations.

Explains what kind of impairments count as disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Information about privacy and protection under the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act.

Explains that if you work while receiving Social Security Disability Insurance, you must report your earned income.

Explains that DHS considers your situation to decide how much you get in AABD. DHS does not look at what you actually pay for your needs, their grants cover shelter, utilities, food, clothing, but do not take into account what you pay. You may qualify for one or more of these allowances.

Breastfeeding is legal anywhere a woman is allowed to be, including her workplace.

Information for minors and persons with disabilities about federal housing programs for independent living.

Learn about your options if the Social Security Administration overpays you, including your right to appeal, ask for a waiver, or negotiate a payment plan.

Steps to apply for Aid to the Aged, Blind, and Disabled (AABD) benefits including how to appeal an AABD decision.

Describes government Community Care Program to help seniors avoid a nursing home and eligibility for the program.

This article for lawyers explains overpayments, Notices of Overpayment, SSA's appeals process, and SSA's options for collecting overpayment.

Explains actions you can take if a nursing home violates your rights, including filing a grievance, complaints, or lawsuit.

Explains the Illinois Division of Rehabilitation Services program that helps people with disabilities find work.

Questions employers may not ask you about your health and how you can respond.