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20901 LaGrange Rd., Suite #209
Frankfort, IL 60423
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The Arc of Illinois is committed to empowering persons with disabilities to achieve full participation in community life through informed choices.

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The Arc of Illinois | 20901 LaGrange Rd., Suite #209 | Frankfort, IL 60423
Phone: 815-464-1832 | Fax: 815-464-5292
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Issues of the Day
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2/8/2010    Managed Care RFP Now Available
Here is the Request for Proposal, RFP, for the Managed Care of health and direct care services we have been discussing since just before the holidays.
2/5/2010    President Obama's FY 2011 Budget Request
Thursday was a great first day at our Leadership Conference! Al Condeluci wowed participants with his practical and innovative focusing on social capital. Al will return at our state convention April 28-29! We were also joined by Directors Romano & Teninty. Today, we are joined by Tamar Heller and Secretary Saddler!
2/3/2010    Can State Handle Two Recounts?
What an election night and it is still not over!
2/3/2010    State's Economics Put Clients in Jeopardy
Advocates from across the state gather today at our Leadership Conference to discuss options for the future and issues of immediate concern. We will be joined by Secretary Saddler, Directors Teninty & Romano, ICEArc President Bob Okazaki and Arc Board President Jacki Neil Boss. Our number one priority continues to be prompt payments and new revenue.
2/3/2010    Emanuel Apologizes
I am very glad to see this.
2/2/2010    Erasing Fairview Horrors
We must never forget the history of segregation and isolation that many people with disabilities has been forced to live only because of their disability. The following story about Fairview reminds us of the horrors of the past and why we do what we do today.
2/1/2010    Arc Condemns White House Aide's Use of R Word
The Arc of the United States scolds White House Chief of Staff for using the "R" word! See press release below.
2/1/2010    Arc Update Feb. 1
Make sure you vote tomorrow in the primary election. This could be one of the most important elections in current times. The whole human service safety network is at stake if we do not get candidates who support the need for new revenue.
2/1/2010    Enhanced Medicaid Match in Presidents New Budget Proposal
President Obama introduced his new budget today. According to our Disability Collaboration Staff in D.C., the President's FY 2011 budget includes $25.5 billion for additional Federal Medicaid assistance to help states maintain their Medicaid programs and ensure access to health care for millions of Americans.
1/29/2010    MR Word Gets the Boot!
I am extremely pleased to report to you that the Division of Developmental Disabilities has announced that, effective February 1, 2010, it will begin replacement of "Qualified Mental Retardation Professional" with "Qualified Support Professional" in Division rules, regulations, training materials and all other communications.
1/29/2010    CCDI Exec Position Opening
One of our partners in the Capitol is seeking a new Executive Director. Please share this information with others.
1/28/2010    Arc/ICEArc Leadership Conference - Join Us!
I believe our Leadership Conference is one of the best events we plan. Please join us this year. The Conference begins one week from today so there is still time to register.
1/28/2010    Selling Out the State
One of the few places in the Division of Developmental Disabilities budget that has been identified by national experts as inefficient and expensive has been taken off the table by a recent agreement between the Governor's office and the state's employee union. The agreement states that there will be no new institutional closing through June 30, 2011. This is terrible news for disability advocates and community providers. See today's Chicago Tribune editorial on this agreement.
1/27/2010    Arc Meets with Govs Staff on Managed Care
We had a spirited and positive Managed Care discussion yesterday with Michael Gelder, Senior Advisor to the Governor on Health Policy. In fact, the meeting almost ran for two hours.
1/27/2010    NO NEW INSTITUTIONAL CLOSING!
When I heard about a deal being reached yesterday, I wondered what the details would be . . .
1/27/2010    Human Service Agencies Near Breaking Point
Human Service organizations gather in Bloomington to express their frustration with the states financial crisis and some legislators in this area are saying we need to cut taxes!
1/27/2010    Dept. of Labor Listening Tour on Employment of People with Disabilities
US Dept. of Labor Assistant Secretary Kathleen Martinez is spearheading a Listening Tour to solicit ideas from employers and individuals with disabilities on more effective ways to employ people.
1/25/2010    Arc Update January 25, 2010
I am delighted to inform you that Shirley Perez has been hired and will become a member of The Arc Team on Monday, February 1st! Shirley assumes the position of Special Project Advocate under a new grant we have received. She is a member of The Arc and a strong family advocate. Welcome Shirley!
1/25/2010    Budget Deficit Now Totals $12.8 Billion
More bad news on the State's budget deficit, this time from the Civic federation.
1/25/2010    Arc Board Nominations 2010
Nominations are now being accepted for positions on The Arc of Illinois Board of Directors. Deadline for nominations is February 15, 2010.
1/22/2010    Supreme Court Ruling Will Affect Charities
The recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling on campaign spending may also apply to nonprofit organizations. If you are a 501 C nonprofit, those rules may not change very much but other nonprofits - the rules have changed.
1/22/2010    Director's Memo on Conversion Issues and Payments
Director Teninty's memo below.
1/21/2010    Illinois Enters a State of Insolvency
Crain's Chicago Business did this story on the worsening financial conditions of the State of Illinois.
1/21/2010    Managed Care and the Lewin Report
Here is some more information on Managed Care and the 2005 Lewin Report "Assessment of Medicaid Managed Care Options in Illinois."
1/21/2010    ICEARC Leadership Conference - Feb. 4 - 5
Two weeks from today is the opening session of The Arc/ICEARC Leadership Conference. Featured speakers include: *Al Condeluci, Ph.D., "Leadership in Critical Times". *Tamar Heller, Ph.D., "From Research to Practice." *Secretary Michelle Saddler, "Leadership & Moving Forward in Illinois." In addition, networking opportunities, dinner at Maggiano's Little Italy and much more!
1/20/2010    The Battle for Health Care Reform is About to Change
Now that Scott Brown has won the Senate seat of the late Senator Edward Kennedy, the battle for health care reform is about to take a new turn.
1/20/2010    Managed Care in Momspeak!
Charlotte Cronin does an excellent job of taking complicated issues into what she calls "Momspeak"!
1/19/2010    Arc and Important Employee Transportation Survey
Please take a moment to participate in this important employment survey.
1/19/2010    Payment Squeeze Continues
Last week the Senate squandered a chance to borrow funds for human service providers so the payment delays continue!
1/19/2010    Howe Closure Advisory Committee December Minutes
Here are the December minutes for the Howe Closure Advisory Committee.
1/14/2010    Effort to Pay You Falls Short!
I am sorry to report to you than an effort to advance payments to human service providers failed in the Senate yesterday afternoon . . .
1/14/2010    Kennedy Public Policy Fellowship Program
This is an excellent advocacy opportunity to learn about public policy by working with the Kennedy Foundation.
1/12/2010    Arc Call In Reminder for Wednesday
Legislators head back to Springfield for session this week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. They will not return then until Wednesday, February 3rd, the day after the Primary Election. The Responsible Budget Coalition has scheduled a CALL IN DAY for Wednesday, January 13th!
1/11/2010    State's Unpaid Bills Hit Record $5 Billion
Tomorrow I head back to Springfield for a House hearing on managed care and on Wednesday, the Gov gives the "State of the State" Address at noon . . .
1/11/2010    ARC ACTION ALERT - Call Your Legislators on January 13
Legislators head back to Springfield for session this week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. They will not return then until Wednesday, February 3rd, the day after the Primary Election . . .
1/11/2010    Arc Testimony on Managed Care
Here is my testimony for tomorrows hearing on managed care in the Capitol.
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Monday, January 11, 2010
ARC ACTION ALERT - Call Your Legislators on January 13
Legislators head back to Springfield for session this week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. They will not return then until Wednesday, February 3rd, the day after the Primary Election . . .
The Arc of U.S. Legislative Alerts
Tuesday, February 02, 2010
The Capitol Insider Newsletter
In this issue: *Action Alerts *Major Events Last Week *Major Events Today *Major Events Ahead *Announcements
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
ACTION ALERT - We Can Still Make Health Care Reform Happen!
Take Action! We can still make health care reform happen! From Disability Policy Collaboration - A Partnership of The Arc and United Cerebral Palsy.
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Upcoming Events
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ICEARC Leadership Conference - Feb. 4 - 5, 2010
Date: 2/4/2010
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Planning for Children & Adults with Special Needs - Brian Rubin, JD, and Sherri Schneider
Date: 2/10/2010
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Positive Strategies for Changing Behavior - Barbara Doyle
Date: 3/9/2010
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