Section 11a-2 defines a person with disability (or "a disabled person") as a person 18 years or older who: 1) because of mental deterioration or physical incapacity is not fully able to manage his or her person or estate, or 2) is a person with mental illness or developmental disability and who because of mental ...
The Alternative Employment Program was established by law to assist in finding alternative employment opportunities for certified employees who are on an approved leave of absence due to a work related or non-work related disability which precludes the performance of their current job duties.
A disability can be physical or mental. A person has a disability if the condition substantially limits at least one major life activity, such as walking, hearing, seeing, working, or learning.
The term disability means that you are unable to engage in “substantial gainful activity” because of: A medically determinable physical or a mental impairment, Which has lasted or is expected to last for at least 12 months or is expected to result in death.
The law says someone is disabled if both of these apply: they have a 'physical or mental impairment' the impairment 'has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on their ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities'
Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Rehabilitation Services. The Division of Rehabilitation Services is the state's lead agency serving individuals with disabilities.
IDEA governs how states and public agencies provide early intervention, special education and related services to more than 6.5 million eligible infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities.
121101 prohibits discrimination against a qualified individual with a disability with regard to job application procedures; the hiring, advancement, or discharge of employees; employee compensation; job training; and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
To be covered under IDEA, a child with a disability must meet two criteria. First, the child must be in one of several categories of disabilities, and second, the child must require special education and related services as a result of the disability in order to benefit from public education.