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1. The Substance of the Case: From Planning to Implementation
   It takes planning to develop the theory of the case, and smooth implementation to communicate your theory to the trier of fact. Through lecture, demonstrations, and critique, this program will improve your opening statement and witness examinations.
   Author: The American College of Trial Lawyers
   Updated: 05/16/2013
2. Order of Protection Pro Bono Representation Manual
   Training manual that includes what pro bono attorneys need for representation at the Cook County Domestic Violence Division.
   Author: Circuit Court of Cook County Domestic Violence Division
   Updated: 05/15/2013
3. Disabilities Guidebook: Residential Programs Receiving Federal Financial Assistance
   Information about discrimination based on disability in residential programs and activities receiving federal funds
   Author: David Wolowitz & Michael O'Connor, Prairie State Legal Services
   Updated: 05/03/2013
4. Disabilities Guidebook: Medicaid Coverage of Medicare Premiums and Deductibles: The Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) Program
   Information for people in Illinois who are low-income and enrolled in Medicare. Covers who qualifies for programs, including Medicaid help with Medicare premiums, co-payments and deductibles
   Author: David Wolowitz & Michael O'Connor, Prairie State Legal Services; Revisions by Stephanie Altman, Health & Disability Advocates
   Updated: 04/29/2013
5. Disabilities Guidebook: Discrimination in the Sale, Rental and Use of Housing (Federal Law): The Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 (FHAA)
   Explains the Federal law's prohibitions on discrimination in the sale, rental, and use of housing based on disability
   Author: David Wolowitz & Michael O'Connor, Prairie State Legal Services; Revisions by Lisa Branganca, Access Living
   Updated: 04/16/2013
6. Disabilities Guidebook: State of Illinois Comprehensive Health Insurance Plan
   Information for Illinois residents who are unable to get private health insurance about applying for the Illinois Comprehensive Health Insurance Plan
   Author: David Wolowitz & Michael O'Connor, Prairie State Legal Services; Updated by Stephanie Altman, Health & Disability Advocates 2013
   Updated: 04/16/2013
7. Disabilities Guidebook: Right to Confidentiality for People with HIV or AIDS
   Information for persons with HIV or AIDS about your rights to confidentiality under the AIDS Confidentiality Act of Illinois, how to know if those rights have been violated and how to enforce your rights
   Author: David Wolowitz & Michael O'Connor, Prairie State Legal Services and Revisions by Illinois Legal Aid Online; Revisions by Ruth Edwards and Ann Hilton Fisher, Aids Legal Council of Chicago
   Updated: 04/16/2013
8. Disabilities Guidebook: Nursing Home Care
   Explains your rights under the Nursing Home Care Act of Illinois
   Author: David Wolowitz & Michael O'Connor, Prairie State Legal Services; Revisions by Grant Nyhammer, Northwestern Illinois Area Agency on Aging
   Updated: 04/16/2013
9. Disabilities Guidebook: Section 504: Transportation Providers Receiving Federal Financial Assistance
   Information for disabled persons about your rights under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, which prevents a federally funded transportation program from discriminating against you
   Author: David Wolowitz & Michael O'Connor, Prairie State Legal Services; Revisions by Brian Spoul
   Updated: 04/16/2013
10. Disabilities Guidebook: Health Care Surrogates
    Explains how Illinois law allows family members, friends, or guardians to make medical treatment decisions for people who are unable to make such decisions
    Author: David Wolowitz & Michael O'Connor, Prairie State Legal Services; Updated by Tom Wendt, Center for Disability & Elder Law
    Updated: 03/21/2013
11. Disabilities Guidebook: Advance Directives, Powers of Attorney and Living Wills
    Explains how Illinois laws authorize advance directives, such as a Power of Attorney or a Living Will
    Author: David Wolowitz & Michael O'Connor, Prairie State Legal Services; Updated by Tom Wendt, Center for Disability & Elder Law
    Updated: 03/21/2013
12. Disabilities Guidebook: Advance Directives for Mental Health Treatment
    Explains Illinois law, which allows you to give advance instructions about your mental health treatment
    Author: David Wolowitz & Michael O'Connor, Prairie State Legal Services; Updated by Tom Wendt, Center for Disability & Elder Law
    Updated: 03/21/2013
13. Senior Citizens Handbook - Your Rights as a Homeowner
    Information about homeowner's rights, including refinancing, predatory loans, reverse mortgages, mortgage foreclosure, tax sale, equitable indemnity, real estate tax deferral, and other tax advantages
    Author: Prairie State Legal Services
    Updated: 03/20/2013
14. Preparing 2012 Income Taxes
    Larry Krupp explains the latest version of the tax code. He discusses changes and concerns that can affect your business, your personal finances or those of your clients.
    Presenter(s): Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation
    Updated: 03/18/2013
15. Most Important Considerations When Starting and Operating a Small Business
    Video training describing the important things to know when starting and running a small business.
    Presenter(s): The Law Project
    Updated: 03/18/2013
16. Tenant's Eviction Based on Foreclosure of Property
    This guide provides information about tenants that are involved in foreclosure suits that are brought against their landlord.
    Author: Written by: Richard Wheelock, LAF and Revised by: Lea A. Weems, LAF
    Updated: 03/12/2013
17. Disabilities Guidebook: Protection from Domestic Violence
    Describes the Domestic Violence Act in Illinois as it applies to high-risk adults with disabilities and links to statutes
    Author: David Wolowitz, Prairie State Legal Services; Updated by Danielle Ruffatto, Domestic Violence Legal Clinic
    Updated: 03/06/2013
18. Disabilities Guidebook: Environmental Barriers in Public Facilities and in Multi-Story Housing
    Explains the Illinois Environmental Barriers Act (EBA), which is a law that requires new buildings to be used by the public to follow accessibility standards
    Author: David Wolowitz & Michael O'Connor, Prairie State Legal Services
    Updated: 02/26/2013
19. Disabilities Guidebook: Access to Services, Programs and Activities Run by Recipients of Federal Funds or by Federal Agencies
    Explains your rights of access under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act to services, programs or activities that are run or funded by federal agencies or recipients of federal funds
    Author: David Wolowitz & Michael O'Connor, Prairie State Legal Services
    Updated: 02/26/2013
20. Disabilities Guidebook: Job Discrimination in Programs and Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance
    Explains your rights under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to protection from job discrimination in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance
    Author: David Wolowitz & Michael O'Connor, Prairie State Legal Services
    Updated: 02/26/2013
21. Bankruptcy Manual
    This manual gives an overview of the types of bankruptcy, exemptions, and general procedures including filing fees, repayment plans, and post-filing matters.
    Author: Revised by: David Yen, LAF and Daniel Zazove, Perkins Coie
    Updated: 02/26/2013
22. Soft Tissue Superstars
    From discovery responses to depositions to gearing up for trial, Soft Tissue Superstars has the answers to your trial preparation questions.
    Presenter(s): Chicago Bar Association
    Updated: 02/26/2013
23. Disabilities Guidebook: Places of Public Accommodation and Government Services (State Law)
    Information for persons with disabilities about your rights of access to state and local services and places of accommodation under the Illinois Human Rights Act
    Author: David Wolowitz & Michael O'Connor, Prairie State Legal Services
    Updated: 02/25/2013
24. Senior Citizens Handbook - Renters' Rights
    Information about leases, security deposits, housing conditions, evictions, subsidized housing, and the Circuit Breaker Program
    Author: Prairie State Legal Services
    Updated: 02/20/2013
25. Security Deposit Return Act Summary
    Description of the Security Deposit Return Act
    Author: Tammie Grossman
    Updated: 02/20/2013

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