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Federal DOJ launches probe into Illinois’ treatment of people with disabilities

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“The investigation will examine whether the state unnecessarily institutionalizes, or puts at serious risk of institutionalization, adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities,” the letter stated.

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Jacksonville Journal-Courier

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Feds launch probe into Illinois’ treatment of people with disabilities

The DOJ is investigating Illinois for potentially inadequate resources and protection for people with developmental disabilities in state institutions.

21 days ago

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capitolfax.com

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* ICYMI: Federal DOJ launches probe into Illinois’ treatment of people with disabilities. Capitol News Illinois… The U.S. Department of Justice has opened a wide-ranging investigation into Illinois’ treatment of people with developmental disabilities, examining whether the state provides adequate resources for community living and protects residents from harm in public institutions. Tonya Piephoff, director of the [...]

21 days ago

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Tampa Bay Times

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Floridians with disabilities could lose important protections. Here’s why

A lawsuit working its way through the courts could undercut hard-won protections for anyone with a disability.

22 days ago·Tampa, United States

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Whig UK

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Federal DOJ launches probe into Illinois’ treatment of people with disabilities

The U.S. Department of Justice has opened a wide-ranging investigation into Illinois' treatment of people with developmental disabilities, examining whether the state provides adequate resources for community living and protects residents from harm in public institutions.

23 days ago

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paxtonmedia.com

Federal DOJ launches probe into Illinois’ treatment of people with disabilities: Investigation includes Choate and other state-operated developmental living centers

Editor's note: This story was updated on 3/20/25 to reflect a clarification requested by the Illinois Department of Human Services.

21 days ago·Searcy, United States

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childrensministry.com

How to Develop a Ministry for Kids With Disabilities

Here are useful insights from Joni Eareckson Tada on how to develop a ministry for kids with disabilities. When a boy’s arms are paralyzed, how does he raise his hand…

21 days ago

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