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Fall 2002

The Equalizer is a publication of
EQUIP FOR EQUALITY INC.
20 N. Michigan Ave./Suite 300 o Chicago, IL 60602

312.341 0022 o 800.537.2632 o Fax 312.341.0295
TTY 800.610.2779 o Se habla Español o American Sign Language
Email: contactus@equipforequality.org
Website: http://www.equipforequality.org

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Editor
Stephanie Ettelson

Contributing Writers
Stephanie Ettelson
Zena Naiditch
Barry C. Taylor

Laura S. Miller
Howard A. Rosenbaum

Editorial Policy
Guest articles, letters to the editor and news items are encouraged. All submissions should be sent to the above address. Permission to reprint any material in this newsletter should be obtained by a letter of request to the editor.

Board of Directors
Pamela A. Hansen, Chairperson
Michael A. Parks, Vice Chairperson
Mary C. Kupjack, Treasurer
Kendra S. Saemann, Secretary
Kevin G. Burke
Donald J. Dalton
Edward J. Doherty
Doug Kenshol

Lifetime Directors
Hon. Virginia Fiester Frederick
Hon. Mary Jeanne "Dolly" Halstrom

President and CEO
Zena Naiditch

S T A F F
Chicago (Northeastern Region)
Leslie I. Banghart, Abuse and Neglect Investigator
Elizabeth Beal, Administrative Assistant/Receptionist
John V. Coburn, PABSS Project Manager
E.G. Enbar, Policy Assistant
Stephanie Ettelson, Public Information Director
Thomas Fischer, Special Assistant to the President
Lugardo Fitz, Senior Accountant/Financial Analyst
Morris A. Fred, Senior Policy Analyst
Carmelita Garcia-Kayes, Advocate
Marvin T. Garvida, Network and Desktop Technician
Julie B. Ginsberg, Donor Relations Manager
Cecille T. Gonzales, Legal Administrative Assistant
Peter Grosz, Corporate and Foundation Relations Manager
Kevin Irvine, Senior Advocate
Deborah M. Kennedy, Abuse Investigation Unit Director
Mary Jo Kern, Abuse and Neglect Investigator
Karen Kirby-Hall, Abuse and Neglect Investigator
Sharon Knight, Legal Secretary
Marsha Koelliker, Public Policy Director
Brenda K. Lane, Human Resources Manager
Murray L. Manus, Legislative Policy Manager
Cheryl L. Martin, PABBS Advocate
Byron L. Mason, Senior Attorney
Laura J. Miller, Managing Attorney
Anne Orozco, Administrative Assistant/Interpreter
Molly Paris, Attorney
Amy F. Peterson, Senior Attorney
Susie Ramos, Accountant
Howard A. Rosenblum, Senior Attorney
Joanne McC. Schwartz, Self-Advocacy Manager
Jossie A. Seelund, Controller
Hugh T. Smith Jr., Operations Director
Barry C. Taylor, Legal Advocacy Director
David W. Thompson, Abuse Investigation Unit Assistant
Martin Till, Information Systems Administrator
Paris D. Tillery, Legal Administrative Assistant
Karen I. Ward, Senior Counsel
Shenetta L. Webster, Attorney
Dana M. Whitaker, Executive Assistant
John W. Whitcomb, Senior Attorney
Debra Wysong, Attorney
Stacy Yusim, Training Institute Manager

Rock Island (Northwestern Region)
1612 Second Ave. o P.O. Box 3753 o Rock Island, IL 61204
309.786.6868 o 800.758.6869 (Voice/TTY) o Fax 309.786.2393

Janet M. Cartwright, Senior Attorney
Steven W. Giebelhausen, Attorney
Ann Hardin, Secretary

Springfield (Central/Southern Region)
235 S. 5th St. o P.O. Box 276 o Springfield, IL 62705
217.544.0464 o 800.758.0464 (Voice/TTY) o Fax 217.523.0720

M.H. Bolden, Senior Advocate
Gerard Broeker, Attorney
Barry G. Lowy, Senior Attorney
Marjorie Smith, Secretary

This publication is made possible by funding support from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; the Administration on Developmental Disabilities and the Center for Mental Health Services of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration; and the Rehabilitation Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Education. The contents of this publication are solely the responsibility of Equip for Equality Inc. and do not necessarily represent the official views of any of these agencies.

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