Disability rights attorney @Equip4Equality |@EJW_org alumna | @ChicagoFire fan | Enneagram 1w2 | @dci and @wgipercussion alumna | @AndrewWSharp 👨👩👧👧
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Lydia Sharp retweeted
6 Oct 2023
Staff Spotlight on Lydia Sharp, EFE's Representative Payee Program Manager safeguarding people with disabilities from financial abuse.
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Lydia Sharp retweeted
16 Aug 2023
Today, we are releasing a new special report, “Choate Developmental Center Repurposing Plan: Why No One Should be Left Behind" that calls for for an end to all new placements at Choate Developmental Center. equipforequality.org/news-it…
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8 Aug 2023
Back at @ChicagoKentLaw for the Cook County Human Trafficking Task Force Conf. Looking forward to reconnecting with colleagues who were key partners during my @EJW_org fellowship @equip4equality focusing on advocating for people with disabilities who are vulnerable to trafficking
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Lydia Sharp retweeted
2 Aug 2022
We are hiring a Representative Payee Monitor. Click the link for details and please share this with anyone who may be interested. equipforequality.org/about/e…
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Lydia Sharp retweeted
30 Nov 2021
Our #CollaborationForJustice with @ChiAppleseed works to improve lives by improving the courts. Will you support us this #GivingTuesday?
📌 Make a tax-deductible donation at ChicagoAppleseed.org/Donate
📌 Become a member of the Chicago Council of Lawyers at ChicagoCouncil.org/Join
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Lydia Sharp retweeted
28 Oct 2021
I am so deeply grateful for Kyle Beach and what he has done to shine a light in such dark places.
But the cost to survivors of being put in such a position, carrying the weight of trying to save others while healing from the abuse is a burden no survivor should be saddled with.
27 Oct 2021
Kyle Beach, John Doe in the Blackhawks investigation, talks to @rwesthead about how his NHL experience 'changed forever,’ his reaction to the findings, and support for other victims of sexual assault.
VIDEO: tsn.ca/nhl/video/~2307782
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Lydia Sharp retweeted
18 Oct 2021
Join us on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 6pm to celebrate our 35th Anniversary! Thank you to our Partner Sponsors, @lathamwatkins and @WinstonLaw, for supporting the event! Tickets are on sale now!
equipforequality.org/news-it…
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Lydia Sharp retweeted
14 Oct 2021
BREAKING: The disturbing new report by @NDRNadvocates found widespread abuse & neglect at for-profit youth residential treatment facilities across the nation. Read about it here: ndrn.org/resource/desperatio… (1/2)
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Lydia Sharp retweeted
6 Oct 2021
Five years after agreeing to improve prison mental health care, the @IDOC_Illinois has failed to deliver on any of its promises, failing 5 of 5 criteria established by the federal court. @uplcchicago @equip4equality @Dentons Via @thesouthern thesouthern.com/news/local/c…
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Lydia Sharp retweeted
4 Oct 2021
And a statement from @GovPritzker, via press release: "With this executive order my administration is affirming that people with disabilities are valued members of our workforce who deserve the dignity of equal pay.” "
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Lydia Sharp retweeted
4 Oct 2021
A press release from @equip4equality praised the move: “For far too long, many companies have benefitted from State Use contracts, but paid their workers sub-minimum wage. Today’s Executive Order... is a critical step to making the promise of Employment First a reality in IL.”
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Lydia Sharp retweeted
4 Oct 2021
Here's @GovPritzker signing the historic executive order. We commend the Governor for ending sub-minimum wage in state use contracts in Illinois!
ALT Governor Pritzker is sitting at a table signing the executive order. A white woman in a wheelchair, white man in a dark suit, and a white m an in a blue shirt all watch. Behind them are American and Illinois flags.
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Lydia Sharp retweeted
19 Aug 2021
Thank you @AdminJustice for the warm welcome! Excited for this journey to start Sept. 1.
mailchi.mp/administerjustice…
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Lydia Sharp retweeted
3 Aug 2021
Life announcement! On Aug. 26th I will be leaving @ILAO and joining @AdminJustice as VP of Legal Services. So grateful for everything ILAO has provided me in the 7 years I've been with the organization, and excited for my next chapter!
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Lydia Sharp retweeted
2 Aug 2021
Two of our Senior Attorneys, Amanda C. Antholt and Paul W. Mollica were interviewed by @SuperLawyers. Read the full article to learn about what they do here at EFE. superlawyers.com/illinois/ar…
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Lydia Sharp retweeted
Contact with the outside world after arrest helps people safely invoke their rights...but not all US states are created equal.
We looked at statute case law nationwide and found only ~30% have strong #RightToCommunicate protections.
Read our report: chicagoappleseed.org/wp-cont… 1/
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Lydia Sharp retweeted
2 Jul 2021
Thanks to @WGNRadio's John Williams for having me on this morning to chat about fireworks laws in Illinois. Learn more on @ILAO's website (article written by @lincolnlegalaid's John Roska!): illinoislegalaid.org/legal-i…
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Lydia Sharp retweeted
24 Jun 2021
“Let’s start with the social worker. Let’s start with the teacher who has a good relationship with that young person. Let’s start with somebody who is a safe person, and not a threatening person," says EFE Attorney Jessica Gingold.
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Lydia Sharp retweeted
People are up to 10 times more likely to avoid deportation with a lawyer, but 70% of those with cases in Chicago don’t have one (@injusticewatch).
Congratulations to @d4a_il, @CookCoDefender, @TRPistas, and all who made this happen. #AccessibleJustice
injusticewatch.org/news/2021…
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