Disabilities

Plaintiffs filed for class action status Wednesday. They say Illinois has been violating state and federal law for nearly 20 years.

In the SpongeBob Musical, a typical cast has 30 to 35 actors, but in The Penguin Project of McLean County’s production, that number is doubled — one of many modifications made so youth and young adults with special needs are center stage in every role.

The U.S. Justice Department and a Central Illinois credit union, CEFCU, have settled a complaint over the Americans with Disabilities Act.

To mark the end of Black History Month, YWCA McLean County’s Allyship Institute offered a weeklong educational virtual experience that focuses on Black and disabled communities.

Illinois State University is the first college in Illinois to launch a United Sound chapter. The nationwide program aims to reduce barriers to music participation for people with disabilities.

Advocates differ on language requiring strict pass-through of state funding to staff

The City of Bloomington wants to hear from advocates and people with disabilities about the city's Americans with Disabilities Act transition plan.

Poor access and a lack of resources have been major issues for the low and no vision community for decades. Bloomington-Normal residents share their experiences with these issues in the education system and the whole of society.

The role allows an attorney to serve as the legal representative for people with disabilities who do not have qualified and willing family and friends to manage their affairs and person.

The Bloomington City Council on Monday approved a police request to buy 140 new handguns that police leaders say allows the department to switch to a smaller 9mm model, and have enough weapons on hand to issue city-owned guns to all officers.