Legal Council

Legal Council for Health Justice uses the power of the law to secure dignity, opportunity, and well-being for people living with chronic illness and disability.

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We are so excited to share that we have been selected as an awardee for the #YieldGivingOpenCall and received a $2M gift! Read more on our website: https://t.co/DT4fJJaPlo

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🌈🏃Join Legal Council's Legal Beagles @SoldierField tomorrow (09/30) for the annual @AIDSRunWalkChgo! Show up at Tent 19 for snacks, swag, & love! Register on-site at 9:30 am or donate: https://t.co/tioh5ruSRz #showupandshowout #showupshowout

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NEW BLOG: https://t.co/CdWM6aYaSy
From all of us at Legal Council for Health Justice, we extend our heartfelt thanks for his exceptional leadership and unshakeable belief in advocacy and compassion during his tenure as Executive Director. Thank You, Tom Yates! 💙

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Celebrating 50 Years of Disability Rights!On September 26, we commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.This pivotal legislation was the FIRST to protect disabled individuals from discrimination, paving the way for monumental strides in disability rights!

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¡Los residentes de Chicago ahora pueden acceder a refuerzos de COVID para obtener protección adicional contra la variante EG.5! Fomentamos la vacunación, incluso para personas sin seguro con opciones como visitar un FQHC y utilizando el Programa Bridge Access. #Saludparatodos

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Chicago residents can now access COVID boosters for added protection against the EG.5 variant! We encourage vaccination, even for uninsured individuals with options like visiting FQHCs & using the Bridge Access Program. Let's prioritize health & community safety!#Healthcareforall

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Don't miss out on this deal & join us in the fight at the AIDS Run & Walk Chicago on 09/30 @ 9AM! Register now for just $20 until September 20. https://t.co/tioh5ruSRz

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Please join us this Friday at 10am at Federal Plaza for a rally calling on Illinois to create a pathway to affordable, comprehensive healthcare coverage for all residents, regardless of immigration status! RSVP at https://t.co/bB75MCbr0b.

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Mientras celebramos el rico tapiz de tradiciones, culturas y contribuciones de las comunidades latinas durante el #MesDeLaHerenciaHispana,es igualmente importante crear conciencia sobre las barreras que enfrentan estas comunidades para acceder a la atención médica.#equidaddealud

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Legal Council celebrates the rich tapestry of traditions, cultures, & contributions from Latinx communities. As we come together to celebrate #HispanicHeritageMonth, it's equally important to raise awareness of barriers these communities face accessing healthcare.#healthequity

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¡Marque sus calendarios para dos presentaciones en Inglés esenciales de @uplcchicago en la Biblioteca Pública de Uptown (929 W. Buena Ave.) este septiembre que podrían marcar una gran diferencia en sus derechos de vivienda! Regístrate para las dos formaciones.

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Mark your calendars for two essential @uplcchicago trainings at Uptown Public Library (929 W. Buena Ave.) this September that could make a huge difference in your housing rights! Register for the two trainings https://t.co/DkPm00W3ji and/or https://t.co/vCTb171WyT!

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Support the Legal Beagles by joining our team or donating as we participate in this year's @AIDSRunWalkChgo on 09/30 @SoldierField! Show up, show out, to make a meaningful difference together in the lives of those affected by HIV!
https://t.co/tioh5ruSRz

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El Consejo Legal apoya la suspensión temporal de copagos para los afiliados a HBIA y HBIS. Apoyamos a @Healthy_ILL y a otros defensores para que este alivio sea permanente y garanticen una comunicación clara para las personas que no hablan inglés.

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Legal Council Supports Temporary Suspension of copays for HBIA & HBIS Enrollees. We stand with @Healthy_ILL & fellow advocates on making this relief permanent and ensuring clear communication for non-English speakers. https://t.co/VFSx2WXQLr

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Healthy Illinois is relieved that these co-pays will be delayed and stands ready to work with the Pritzker Administration and HFS to make the delay a permanent policy.

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NEW BLOG -- Transportation Troubles: The Challenges & Impact on Students with Disabilities in CPS https://t.co/ibHj310Fdt
Read & share the article! Help raise awareness of this critical issue as we can advocate for change together! #InclusionMatters

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Don't miss your chance to join #LegalBeagles for the AIDS Run & Walk on 09/30 at @SoldierField! https://t.co/JkQy9vjOLh
By lacing up our sneakers we’ll be making strides toward ending the HIV epidemic! #ShowUpShowOut

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Less than 24 hours until the Summer Soiree! Bid now on these & many other wonderful experiences. https://t.co/zrwOsCCFen #finalcountdown

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PBN will be honored with @thelegalcouncil's Anderson Community Award, which recognizes exceptional community partners, tomorrow 8/17, at the Legal Council for Health Justice Summer Soirée. The award recognizes exceptional community partners. Thank you LCHJ for this honor!