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| Arc Update and Documents on Closure Protocol
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| Thursday, July 29, 2010 |
This morning, Phil Milsk, Eileen Durkin and I met with Senator Steans to discuss cash flow, budget cuts, Howe and other disability issues . . .
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| Health Care Reform and Children with Special Health Care Needs
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| Wednesday, July 28, 2010 |
Join us for a day on health care reform and what it means to children with special health care needs.
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| Arc and Much Still Needs to be Done for Americans with Disabilities
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| Wednesday, July 28, 2010 |
Shawn Jeffers makes the Chicago Tribune. Well done Shawn!
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| President and Marca Bristo Remarks at White House
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| Tuesday, July 27, 2010 |
While we were celebrating the ADA in Springfield, the President hosted an ADA Celebration at the White House. The Presidents comments follow but take a look at the video of the celebration and at the 4:40 mark see our friend Marca Bristo address the crowd from the White House!
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| Most Howe Workers Moved to Other Institutions
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| Tuesday, July 27, 2010 |
We had a great ADA Celebration at the Governors mansion yesterday. We appreciate the leadership of Craig Morrison at AceS$ and his staff for hosting the event!
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| Lack of Budget Solutions Hurting States Neediest
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| Monday, July 26, 2010 |
Charlotte Cronin is featured in this Op Ed in the Peoria Journal Star. Great job Charlotte!
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| Deadbeat Illinois
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| Friday, July 23, 2010 |
Here is a story from Crains about how much the state owes non-profits in Illinois. The numbers are no less than astounding amounting to $490,300,000! Here is a link to the list of the money owed by organization put together by Illinois Partners for Human Services . . .
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| Seguin Lends State $1.8 Million
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| Friday, July 23, 2010 |
Great letter to the editor from our friends at Seguin Services . . .
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| Preventive Services Covered Under Health Care Reform
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| Thursday, July 22, 2010 |
An extremely important aspect of health care reform is preventive services. Starting in September, insurance plans will be required to pay the entire cost of recommended, preventive services.
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| Arc US Launches National Disability Needs Survey
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| Thursday, July 22, 2010 |
Today, The Arc of the United States launched a disability needs survey: FINDS. We encourage you to take the survey and share this information with other advocates.
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| Arc Update and Budget Cuts in Oregon
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| Thursday, July 22, 2010 |
I am meeting with the officers of the Illinois Conference of Executives to map out our agenda for the new fiscal year . . .
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| Rockford Service Agencies Fear More Cuts
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| Thursday, July 22, 2010 |
Arc President Jacki Neil Boss and Matt Toohey are quoted in this story on the budget cuts.
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| Arc and DDD On Line Training on Reporting Abuse and Neglect
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| Wednesday, July 21, 2010 |
I am meeting today with James Parker, Deputy Administrator at HFS on the Managed Care Pilot and independent service coordination.
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| Disability Community Rallies to Protect Independence
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| Tuesday, July 20, 2010 |
About 150 advocates turned out at the Thompson Center for a protest on the cuts to disability services!
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| FSN Webinar on What State Budget Means to Families and People with Disabilities
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| Tuesday, July 20, 2010 |
Join Charlotte Cronin and Director Teninty for a Webinar on the state budget and what it means for people with disabilities and their families.
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| US Department of Justice Joins Farley Lawsuit
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| Monday, July 19, 2010 |
The Justice Department is participating in Bob Farley's lawsuit against the State of Illinois on the behalf of medically fragile disabled persons (Katie Beckett Waiver). Here is Bob's press release.
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| Sec. Saddler SSAC Summary
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| Monday, July 19, 2010 |
Phil Milsk, Arc's Governmental Affairs Consultant serves on Sec. Saddler's Social Services Advisory Committee. Here is Phil's summary of that meeting last week.
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| Chicago Community Trust Funding Opportunity
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| Monday, July 19, 2010 |
I want to share with you that the Chicago Community Trust has $1.5 million available in Bridge Funding to: Meet increased programmatic needs; Support program conclusion or transition . . .
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| Cross Disability Rally Monday
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| Thursday, July 15, 2010 |
Support a Cross-Disability Rally to Say No to State Budget Cuts! See details below.
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| Early Intervention Task Force Recommendations
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| Tuesday, July 13, 2010 |
Attached is a report and recommendations from the Early Intervention Task Force to the Illinois General Assembly.
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| Arc and DHS Letter on New Contractual Requirements
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| Tuesday, July 13, 2010 |
I am headed to Indianapolis today and tomorrow for meetings with Peter Berns Arc US Executive Director. Below is a letter about the new contractual requirements for providers from Mary-Lisa Sullivan.
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| Spending for Disabled
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| Monday, July 12, 2010 |
Voice of the People in todays Chicago Tribune! Well done Ann, Charlotte and Tony!
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| Now is the Time to Make Changes for People with Disabilities
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| Monday, July 12, 2010 |
Today I was in Chicago meeting with Nora Fox Handler for her orientation as a new member of The Arcs Board. Welcome Nora! Here is a TV News story on The Arc of Rock Island County and the budget crisis . . .
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| Arc Managed Care Update
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| Friday, July 09, 2010 |
Jim Parker, Deputy Administrator for Medical Programs at the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services, HFS, hosted a meeting of advocates on Thursday to get feedback from advocates on the Managed Care Pilot. Both Faye Manaster the Director of our Family to Family Health Care & Education Center and I attended this meeting.
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| Fiscal Problems Worsen Significantly as FY 2010 Ends
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| Friday, July 09, 2010 |
Comptroller Dan Hynes has released his final report on Illinois finances for Fiscal Year 2010 and it is not pretty! Here is a link to the entire 4 page report . . .
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| Arc Update and No Borrowing Vote Until After Election
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| Thursday, July 08, 2010 |
Today, Jim Parker from the Dept of Health Care & Family Services will update advocates on the status of the Managed Care Pilot . . .
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| Arc Update and Wrong Budget Cuts
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| Wednesday, July 07, 2010 |
My letter to the editor ran in the Chicago Tribune today and many other papers in Illinois. I also sent this to the Governor and legislators. I have been meeting over the weekend with a cross-disability coalition to address the budget cuts to disability services . . .
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| CEO Position Opening at Ray Graham
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| Wednesday, July 07, 2010 |
Please circulate this position opening with others. The Arc wishes Cathy Flicker Terrill well in her next endeavor.
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| Arc Action Alert on Budget Cuts
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| Wednesday, July 07, 2010 |
As we continue to work on strategies regarding the recent budget cuts, I need information from you. Please take a few minutes to answer these questions.
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| Another CEO Position Opening
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| Wednesday, July 07, 2010 |
Please circulate this position opening with other advocates.
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| Director Teninty's Web Cast on Budget for DDD
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| Tuesday, July 06, 2010 |
I am taking today off but I wanted to share with you the link to Director Tenintys web-cast on the budget for the Division of Developmental Disabilities . . .
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| Arc and The Upside Down Budget
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| Friday, July 02, 2010 |
The following letter to the editor was sent out to papers and legislators this morning.
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| Arc This and That
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| Thursday, July 01, 2010 |
The Governors press conference is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. today. I have been told it can be viewed as a web-cast. I would guess that it will be at the Governors website . . .
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| Video Info for Govs Press Conference TODAY
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| Thursday, July 01, 2010 |
Here is the information on the Governor's press conference on the budget.
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| Gov Quinn's Budget
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| Thursday, July 01, 2010 |
Here is the Governors press release on the new budget cutting an additional $1.4 billion from his proposed budget last March.
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| Painful Cuts Loom in OK of State Budget Today
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| Thursday, July 01, 2010 |
Two more stories on the new budget. Arc is quoted in Chicago Sun Times.
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| Arc Summary of Govs Budget Cuts Today
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| Thursday, July 01, 2010 |
Director Teninty is hosting a web-cast today at 3:30 on the new state budget. I have sent that information to Arc Execs because there are a limited number of openings for that web-cast. Governor Quinn held about an hour press conference today on the new state budget. The entire press conference is now online . . .
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| Arc Summary of Director's Web Cast on DDD Contracts
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| Thursday, July 01, 2010 |
Director Teninty did a nice job of answering peoples questions about their contracts, cuts to grant programs and possible reserves.
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| Action is Needed in the Illinois General Assembly to Support Disability Services
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| Wednesday, June 30, 2010 |
Peter Tracy, Executive Director of the Champaign County Mental Health Board, tells it like it is!
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| Arc Update on Budget
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| Wednesday, June 30, 2010 |
The Governors release of the new state budget will now be Thursday, July 1st, 10:30 a.m. in Chicago. I understand there will be a web-cast and I will let you know when I get the details so you can view the Governor giving his remarks on the budget.
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| It Makes Sense to Borrow Billions
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| Tuesday, June 29, 2010 |
Eric Zorn, columnist for the Chicago on the importance of borrowing to avoid further cuts.
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| No One Seems to Care
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| Tuesday, June 29, 2010 |
Secretary Saddler cleared her schedule today to join the Governor in more meetings about the state budget. So my meeting with her and other advocates was cancelled. The Governor is supposed to release the new state budget for the fiscal year which begins Thursday, July 1st!
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| Funding for Disabled Upside Down
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| Monday, June 28, 2010 |
Here is some of the press coverage of the Legislative Forum in Peoria.
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| Legislature Playing Illinoisans for Fools Again
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| Monday, June 28, 2010 |
Here is an outstanding editorial from the Peoria Journal Star. Way to go guys! Deb Sheppard quoted.
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| Don't Cut Services for Those with Disabilities
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| Monday, June 28, 2010 |
This is a black day here in Illinois with community services receiving notice of the elimination of grants not eligible for Medicaid match.
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| Access Chicago 2010
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| Wednesday, June 23, 2010 |
I had lunch the other day with Karen Tamley, Commissioner for the Mayors Office for People with Disabilities. Karen was telling me about all the improvements and events planned for Access Chicago 2010. See the newest and best products and services with over 100 exhibitors. At Access Chicago people with disabilities and their families will have a great time!
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| Complete List of Arc Board Nominations
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| Wednesday, June 23, 2010 |
Yesterday I sent out an incomplete list of individuals nominated to The Arc of Illinois Board of Directors. I apologize for that mistake. Here is what I hope is the final nomination of candidates who will be voted upon today at our board meeting!
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| How to Fix the Calamity That is Illinois
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| Wednesday, June 23, 2010 |
Today, The Arc Board of Directors meet. Tomorrow, I head to Chicago to meet with James Parker, HFS, to discuss the Managed Care Pilot and service coordination. I then head to Lemont to meet with the Senate Republican Leader Christine Radogno.
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| DHS Contract Alert
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| Wednesday, June 23, 2010 |
At The Arc Board of Directors meeting today, there was a lot of discussion about the continued delays in the issuance of our contracts from the Dept. of Human Services.
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| Treatment Center Faces Hard Choices
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| Tuesday, June 22, 2010 |
Yesterday the Chicago Community Trust hosted a day on disability issues with disability leaders from across the state. It was a fascinating day.
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| Arc Board Elections
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| Tuesday, June 22, 2010 |
Wednesday, June 23 at 11:30 a.m. The Arc of Illinois Board of Directors will meet via webinar. One of the most important parts of that meeting will be the election of our board members. In accordance with our by-laws we shared this information with you by mail and at the Annual Membership Meeting at the State Convention.
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| Hospital Access Study
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| Friday, June 18, 2010 |
Our friends at Access Living and Equip for Equality are doing a Hospital Access Study and asking us to share this survey.
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| Small Business Health Care Tax Credit
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| Friday, June 18, 2010 |
As a small employer, we have been working with our accountant and insurance broker to see if we are eligible for the Small Business Health Care Tax Credit as a non-profit.
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| Arc Capitol Update
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| Thursday, June 17, 2010 |
Yesterday I was in Springfield meeting with Board Members Susy Woods and Missy Kichline for the orientation of one of our new Board Members, Sue Brown. Welcome to The Arc Board, Sue! As long as I was in the Capitol, I thought I would talk to a few folks about what is happening around the budget because we are just about two weeks away from the end of the fiscal year, which is June 30th . . .
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| Special Ed Advocates Fear Children Will Suffer
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| Thursday, June 17, 2010 |
Sp Ed story on state budget crisis follows.
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| Sec. Saddler Interviewed by Wall Street Journal
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| Tuesday, June 15, 2010 |
Secretary Saddler was interviewed by the Wall Street Journal on human service budget cuts. The Secretary estimates that budget shortfalls would cost the state a total of 6,220 private-sector jobs and some or all services for 178,500 people!
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| Fact Sheet on Keeping the Health Plan You Have and More
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| Tuesday, June 15, 2010 |
There is a lot of misinformation about the new health care reform law. As a result, the U.S. Dept of Health & Human Services is developing fact sheets and webinars on reform. Here is a fact sheet I found interesting about Keeping the Health Plan You Have and Health Care Reform.
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| International Sibling Conference
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| Tuesday, June 15, 2010 |
Our own Katie Arnold is a sibling and Chair of the national Sibling Leadership Network! She asked me to share with you information about the upcoming International Sibling Conference.
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| Contact Gov Quinn on Disability Cuts
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| Tuesday, June 15, 2010 |
Here is another opportunity to urge Governor Quinn restore the cuts to disability services and implement a long term solution to the states budget crisis. See information below and please share with others!
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| State Finances Flounder as Leaders Fail
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| Monday, June 14, 2010 |
After talking to the Governors office Friday, it looks like the Governor will unveil his new budget the last week in June. We also have no word just yet when the Senate will return to vote on the borrowing bill to complete the state budget!
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| Waiting List Tops 20,000
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| Monday, June 14, 2010 |
Today there are now 20,099 children and adults with developmental disabilities on the Illinois Waiting List!
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| Gov Will Not Veto Out-of-Whack Budget
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| Friday, June 11, 2010 |
Today the HFS Medicaid Advisory Committee meets this morning then I head to Springfield for Dr. Loschen's wake. The Senate has yet to pass the borrowing bill and the Gov will not veto the new state budget.
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| Health Care Reform Update
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| Friday, June 11, 2010 |
Here is an update on 3 items pertaining to implementation of the recently enacted Affordable Care Act (federal health reform):
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| Arc Managed Care Update Including Vendors Who Have Submitted Proposals
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| Thursday, June 10, 2010 |
The Dept of Healthcare & Family Services has released the vendors who have submitted proposals in response to the Managed Care Pilot.
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| Disability Legislative Forum in Peoria
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| Thursday, June 10, 2010 |
Our first candidates forum on disability issues is going to happen on June 26th in Peoria! Way to go Peoria!
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| Arc Meets with Sec. Saddler
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| Wednesday, June 09, 2010 |
Tuesday, I was able to meet with Secretary Saddler as she toured Neumann Family Services in Chicago along with CEO Eileen Durkin. We discussed plans that are being made for the new state budget and that some Reps and Senators are pushing for another $1.5 billion in cuts beyond the Governors proposed budget . . .
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| Children Get Guarantee of Health Coverage
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| Tuesday, June 08, 2010 |
One of the most important parts of the new health care reform law is that insurance companies can no longer deny to children with per existing medical conditions this September and for all Americans in 2014.
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| Arc and Access Living
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| Monday, June 07, 2010 |
John Mallaney, Exec at Streator Unlimited reports that none of their people were injured when tornados hit Streator Saturday night.I head to Watseka today for the Annual Meeting of The Arc of Iroquois County! Access Living is celebrating 39 years of advocacy! Great story follows from the Chicago Tribune.
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| Arc and Good Riddance to Howe
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| Monday, June 07, 2010 |
Courageous mother speaks out on Howe.
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| Non Profit Employers and Health Care Reform Director McRaith Comments
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| Friday, June 04, 2010 |
We had a very productive meeting with the Director of the Illinois Dept. of Insurance, Wednesday. This presentation was, Health Care Reform & Non-Profit Employers. I have done my best to summarize his comments but would urge you to begin meeting with your insurance agent and accountant to better understand the new health care reform law.
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| Arc and Statewide Grassroots Action Plan
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| Friday, June 04, 2010 |
Please join me in supporting this new statewide campaign to support disability services! Details below and materials are attached!
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| Gov Won't Say Where He Will Cut
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| Thursday, June 03, 2010 |
We had an excellent meeting with two State Directors today, Insurance Director Michael McRaith and Developmental Disabilities Director Lilia Teninty. I will summarize their comments for you that were made to Arc Executive Directors tomorrow. Story from AP follows.
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| Director Teninty Speaks to Arc Execs
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| Thursday, June 03, 2010 |
Director Teninty was a featured guest at the Illinois Conference of Executives of The Arc on Wednesday, June 2nd. She had many comments that I thought you would find useful so here is my summary of the Director's comments.
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| Arc Summary of the Emergency Budget Act
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| Thursday, June 03, 2010 |
Phil Milsk, The Arc's Governmental Affairs Consultant also spoke to our Execs at the Wednesday, June 2nd meeting. Phil gave a detailed report on the Emergency Budget Act which has passed the House and Senate among other legislative issues.
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| State Woes Won't Be Fixed By Silent Illinoisans
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| Tuesday, June 01, 2010 |
Well our Senators are back in their local district offices right now and they need to hear from you about supporting borrowing and the need for new revenue. Right now borrowing is the only game in town and without it, people with disabilities are going to lose direct services.
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| Equip's Report and Recommendations on Howe Transition Deaths
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| Tuesday, June 01, 2010 |
Attached is the recent report and recommendations from Equip for Equality on deaths of individuals that have transitioned out of Howe in the last three years and two other deaths at Howe.
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| Arc Alert - Plan Now for Action Next Week!!
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| Friday, May 28, 2010 |
The Senate has left town today without voting on the pension bill Senate Bill 3514!
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| Speaker Still Not Committing to Tax Increase
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| Thursday, May 27, 2010 |
Today, the big item in the House is passage of a cigarette tax to stave off cuts to special education and early intervention!
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| Arc Update and Budget Deficit Fact Sheet
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| Thursday, May 27, 2010 |
Things may be falling apart in the Senate on the pension borrowing bill! The pension bill is the linchpin for the entire budget so this could be extremely problematic for us. The main issue here would be further delays in payments and or another $4 billion in cuts to the state budget!
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| Budget Passes - Now What About Contracts
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| Wednesday, May 26, 2010 |
The Senate returns to the Capitol today to pick up on the work of the House. The details of the new lump sum state budget will be worked out by the Governors staff. I have invited Director Teninty to meet with us next week to talk about the budget and other issues. So, what about your contracts?
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| Insurance Coverage for Young Adult Children
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| Wednesday, May 26, 2010 |
Please share this important information with other advocates.
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| Safety Conference in Champaign
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| Wednesday, May 26, 2010 |
The Champaign County Down Syndrome Network is hosting a half day conference on June 19th. This safety conference will be for persons with developmental disabilities, their family, and professionals.
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| Lawmakers Return to Talk Budget
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| Tuesday, May 25, 2010 |
The House Executive Committee will meet today to vote on the Emergency Budget Act. You will recall that this act will empower the Governor to make cuts and other new powers . . .
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| Budget Update May 5
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| Tuesday, May 25, 2010 |
The pension vote just failed in the House by one vote! Things could get worse from here because the vote to borrow for the pensions would free up funds to pay providers. Not sure where we stand right now! Here is a summary of action in the Capitol today.
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| Legislators Recommend More Budget Cuts
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| Monday, May 24, 2010 |
This is what legislators handed out at today's press conference. No one seems to know what's going on in the Capitol today regarding the state budget! This should be an interesting week!
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| Managed Care Another Hurdle for People with Disabilities
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| Monday, May 24, 2010 |
Here is an excellent letter to the editor in Crains by our good friend Tom Wilson. The Arc continues to oppose putting disability services under a managed care model.
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| Legislators Call Press Conference on State Budget
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| Sunday, May 23, 2010 |
I am heading to the Capitol first thing Monday morning because a group of legislators and the Civic Federation are holding a press conference about an additional $1.3 billion in new cuts to the state budget.
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| Aspire is on TODAY Show!
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| Sunday, May 23, 2010 |
We have some very exciting news! This Monday, May 24 Aspire will be featured on NBCs national morning show TODAY as a local nonprofit doing great things.
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| Arc Alert on State Budget - Call NOW!
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| Thursday, May 20, 2010 |
Things are heating up around the state budget once again. A small group of legislators are meeting now to make further cuts to the budget!
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| Arc Update May 20
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| Thursday, May 20, 2010 |
The Howe Closure Advisory Committee met today. Howe is about to close. There are currently 31 individuals at Howe, and it is anticipated that everyone will be moved by mid-June.
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| Employment Seminar by Barbara Weiner
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| Wednesday, May 19, 2010 |
Barbara A. Weiner is an attorney that many Arc Chapters use and she is offering this timely seminar in Normal, IL.
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| Stop Delaying and Start Leading
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| Monday, May 17, 2010 |
I was away for a couple of days for a special occasion but in that time, nothing has changed regarding the budget crisis here in Illinois.
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| Slice & Dice - Human Service Providers Fear State Budget
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| Monday, May 17, 2010 |
As we wait for action in the Capitol, human service providers fear further cuts are on the table.
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| Arc Community Funding Thru FY2010
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| Wednesday, May 12, 2010 |
Every year I track funding increases/decreases for community supports and compare them to what the state gives itself and the consumer price index. These dramatic figures are FY90 through FY10 as we await the figures for the new fiscal year.
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| Managed Care Pilot & People with Developmental Disabilities Presentation
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| Tuesday, May 11, 2010 |
Attached is my presentation on the Managed Care Pilot and Persons with Developmental Disabilities which I did at the convention. Proposals are due May 14th. Two proposals will be selected and enrollment is expected to begin October 1st. The Arc continues to advocate that disability services be carved out of this pilot.
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| Local Groups Await Springfield Budget Action
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| Tuesday, May 11, 2010 |
Story on state budget, Jerry Murphy and Lynn OShea quoted.
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| The Third Annual Gathering
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| Tuesday, May 11, 2010 |
You will want to make sure you attend The Third Annual Gathering sponsored by the Illinois Association of Microboards & Cooperatives in Bloomington. Come to learn about best practice and community building.
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| Spineless in Springfield
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| Monday, May 10, 2010 |
Here are some bills that I thought you should be aware of now that our legislators are home and resting!
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| FAS A Legal Challenge
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| Monday, May 10, 2010 |
Bonnie Miller Rubin puts a face on kids and adults the disability system fails to support so they end up all too often in jail.
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| DOJ Files ADA Lawsuit Against State of Arkansas
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| Monday, May 10, 2010 |
The U.S. Dept. of Justice has filed an ADA lawsuit against the state of Arkansas for systematically violating the ADA. Sounds a lot like Illinois to me.
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| Man with FAS is Sentenced to Prison
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| Monday, May 10, 2010 |
So prison is where we treat individuals with FAS in Illinois.
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| Let The Governor Do It
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| Friday, May 07, 2010 |
With no agreement on the state budget yet, the House Democrats are scheduled to meet with Governor Quinn this morning at 9:30. Then I assume the House will vote on the budget . . .
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| What's Happening in Rockford
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| Friday, May 07, 2010 |
Whats happening in Rockford? This is the second editorial about cuts to human services and the paper was full of letters to the editor also decrying cuts to human services as well! I am very proud of you Rockford!
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| House Goes Home - No Agreement on State Budget
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| Friday, May 07, 2010 |
Today, the House Democrates met twice with Governor Quinn behind closed doors about the state budget. It is now Friday night 6:30 p.m. and the House is leaving the Capitol without action on the state budget.
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| Lawmakers Continue to Neglect the Least Among Us
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| Thursday, May 06, 2010 |
No budget vote as an important vote on more borrowing fails. Lets see what happens today. Excellent editorial from the Rockford Register Star!
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| Assist Equip for Equality with Your Ideas
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| Thursday, May 06, 2010 |
Please assist Equip by providing suggestions to improve their legal advocacy and services. See memo.
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| New State Budget Online
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| Thursday, May 06, 2010 |
We have been told that the new state budget is SB 1211 Amendment 1. Here is the link but there is little detail . . .
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| Lawmakers Look to Election Day
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| Wednesday, May 05, 2010 |
Legislators are getting ready to pack up and head home to run for election. We cannot let them off the hook!
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| Capitol Update - State Budget Moving
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| Wednesday, May 05, 2010 |
The budget process is beginning to move here at the Capitol. I have been told that legislators could pass a budget as early as this evening. Well we shall see about that!
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| Arc Call In Day TODAY!
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| Tuesday, May 04, 2010 |
Today is the day for members of The Arc to make calls to legislators!
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| From School to an Integrated Adult Life in the Community
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| Tuesday, May 04, 2010 |
Joe & Marilyn Henn are coming to Naperville on Wednesday, May 12th. The Arc has sponsored the Henns a number of times, families and advocates have found their presentation extremely useful. I highly recommend this presentation which we are a proud co-sponsor.
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| Budget Update from the Capitol
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| Tuesday, May 04, 2010 |
Thank you for your calls today!!! I have no good news to report to you from the Capitol. I expect the General Assembly to end their business by Saturday of this week at the latest. I do not expect any consideration of a tax increase!
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| Legislators May Pass Buck
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| Monday, May 03, 2010 |
As I head back to Springfield this week it appears the legislators may fail to pass a balanced full year budget including much needed new revenue . . .
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| Financial Crisis Hits St. Coletta's in Tinley
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| Monday, May 03, 2010 |
I talked to Phil Kadner about the serious nature of delayed payments to community organizations statewide last Friday and the situation at St. Colettas. Phil is a columnist with the Daily Southtown. You can see his story below.
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| Family Support Network Advocacy in Action Meetings
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| Monday, May 03, 2010 |
Charlotte Cronin, Executive Director of the Family Support Network, is presenting LifeMyWay Advocacy in Action Meetings around the state.
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| Arc Convention and Health Care Reform Presentation
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| Friday, April 30, 2010 |
After ten months of planning, the annual convention is over! We were extremely pleased with our attendance this year. More people came than last year. Thank you for your support!
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| Statewide Call In Day - Tuesday!
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| Friday, April 30, 2010 |
We need your advocacy now! Many of you heard Kathy Ryg's call to action yesterday at our convention . . .
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| Early Adjournment - Don't Hold Your Breath
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| Tuesday, April 27, 2010 |
The Arc moves its office to the Lisle Hilton in preparation for The Arc/TAP Annual Convention. I will do presentations on Health Care Reform and the Managed Care Pilot. I look forward to seeing you at the convention . . .
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| Non Profit Employer Rebates for Health Care Insurance
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| Monday, April 26, 2010 |
This just came in from our Disability Policy Collaboration in D.C. I know many of you have questions about health care reform and what it means to non-profit employers. It is my understanding that rebates are available now for non-profit employers. You might want to contact your accountant about this now.
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| Arc and Facing Financial Crisis
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| Sunday, April 25, 2010 |
We need to get the word out about funding delays and the need for new revenue. Here is an excellent story about Seguin Services.
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| Arc/TAP Convention - Still Time to Register!
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| Sunday, April 25, 2010 |
There is still time to register for The Arc/TAP Convention! Call us Monday or register at the door on Wednesday.
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| Arc Update April 23
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| Friday, April 23, 2010 |
Wednesday was quite a day in the Capitol with 15,000 advocates calling for new revenues and an end to budget cuts to human services!
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| Arc Testimony on Proposed State Budget
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| Thursday, April 22, 2010 |
Here is my testimony before the Appropriations House Human Services Committee. We oppose the proposed budget.
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| Arc and Major Rally in Springfield Today
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| Wednesday, April 21, 2010 |
I am in the Capitol today with about 14,000 human service advocates seeking new revenue. See press release below.
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| Arc and Halfway to Nowhere
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| Tuesday, April 20, 2010 |
Monday, I headed back to meet with Jim Parker at HFS and other advocates on managed care proposals for individuals with behavioral health issues and persons with developmental disabilities. The request for proposals for phase one of the managed care implementation is due on May 14th. I will be doing a presentation on the Managed Care Pilot at The Arc/TAP Annual Convention next week . . .
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| State Financial Crisis Threatens Small Agencies
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| Tuesday, April 20, 2010 |
Here is a story from the Daily Herald about the impact of delayed payments to small organizations. The states backlog is now $4.5 billion and will grow to $9.5 billion by September if new revenue is not passed in the next few weeks.
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| Illinois is Broke
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| Tuesday, April 20, 2010 |
All of us continue to face major delays in State payments for services rendered to persons with disabilities and other special needs. We are also faced with significant funding cuts as proposed in the draft state budget. Seguin is featured in an outstanding video created by IllinoisIsBroke.com, and the Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago.
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| Arc Call to Action
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| Monday, April 19, 2010 |
On Friday, President Jacki Neil Boss, Phil Milsk and I met with the Governors staff to discuss new revenue and the proposed state budget. We also invited Janet Stover, CEO of IARF, and their President, Art Dykstra, to this important meeting. The news is not good . . .
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| Arc Washington Update
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| Tuesday, April 13, 2010 |
We had a great first day at the Disability Public Policy Seminar here in D.C! Our day started out with a presentation by Jeffrey Crowley, Senior White House Advisor on Disability Policy.
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| Fact Sheets from Disability Policy Seminar
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| Monday, April 12, 2010 |
As we are preparing to meet with the Illinois Delegation in Congress on issues such as Health Care, Education, Employment, Housing and other issues, we utilize specialized fact sheets on these issues.
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| Arc Update and Edgar Calls for Tax Increase
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| Sunday, April 11, 2010 |
I am in Washington D.C. for our annual Disability Policy Seminar. I will be checking my emails infrequently because of the seminar. Our first day will be devoted to the new health care reform recently signed into law by President Obama . . .
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| Arc and DOJ Comments on Warehousing People in Institutions
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| Thursday, April 08, 2010 |
Strong statements from Tom Perez, Asst. Attorney General, U.S. Dept. of Justice about warehousing people in institutions and a new paradigm for DOJ reported from the American Stateman.
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| HUD Rental Assistance for Non Elderly Persons with Disabilities
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| Thursday, April 08, 2010 |
This is an excellent opportunity to access independent living.
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| More Town Hall Meetings
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| Thursday, April 08, 2010 |
Please share this important town hall meeting information from the Responsible Budget Coalition with other advocates.
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| LifeMyWay Training and Forums Being Planned
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| Tuesday, April 06, 2010 |
We are working hard with a disability advocates to provide seven legislative and two Gubernatorial Forums this summer. The Gubernatorial forums will be in Chicago and Springfield. The Legislative Forums (for our State Representatives and Senators) will be in Peoria, Rockford, Murphysboro, Champaign, the Quad Cities, Collinsville, and Quincy.
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| Cullerton Works to be a Leader
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| Tuesday, April 06, 2010 |
I found this to be a good story about Senate President John Cullerton. It gives you the picture of his work in the Senate and his relationship with Speaker Madigan.
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| First Study on Crime Against People with Disabilities
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| Friday, April 02, 2010 |
It is good to see that the Dept. of Justice is keeping these statistics on crimes against people with disabilities. As I went through the report, I believe these numbers are under reported, especially when we compare them to Dr. Dick Sobseys data from the University of Alberta, Canada.
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| National Core Indicators Project in IL
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| Friday, April 02, 2010 |
The Arc encourages everyone to participate in the second year of the National Core Indicators Project right here in Illinois.
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| HFS Director Maram Resigns
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| Friday, April 02, 2010 |
We wish Director Maram well as he resigned from the Dept. of Health Care & Family Services.
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| Rally Set for April 21
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| Thursday, April 01, 2010 |
Here is an important message from The Responsible Budget Coalition. They are planning a major rally in the Capitol on April 21st, starting at 11 a.m.
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| State Needs to Raise Revenue
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| Thursday, April 01, 2010 |
I hope you are meeting with your legislators this week and next. Let me know what they are saying about new taxes.
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| Arc TAP Convention Featuring Stedman Graham
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| Wednesday, March 31, 2010 |
Thursday, we will head to Chicago to meet with Stedman Graham. Stedman will be one of our keynote speakers at The Arc/TAP Annual Convention. Stedman presentation is aptly entitled: You Can Make It Happen. Join us for our annual celebration at the Hilton Hotel in Lisle, April 28-29.
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| A Vow to Fix Special Education
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| Tuesday, March 30, 2010 |
Once again Chicago Public Schools fail children in special education. I am headed to Chicago today for meetings on our upcoming legislative forums.
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| More Town Hall Meetings
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| Tuesday, March 30, 2010 |
Here are some Town Hall meeting you will want to attend if they are in your area.
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| Arc Update
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| Monday, March 29, 2010 |
I need you to make your appointments with your legislators now that they are on Spring Break. We need them to do the right thing and pass a tax increase before they adjourn on May 7th. Right now without a tax increase we will see 30,000 lose their grant funded services and rate cuts of 2.5%! Act now!
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| Arc and Legislative Chaos
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| Monday, March 29, 2010 |
Excellent commentary from Mike Lawrence in todays Chicago Tribune. He supports the Civic Federations recommendation of a 2% increase in the states income tax to 5%!
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| Underfunded System Fears More Cuts
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| Thursday, March 25, 2010 |
In a surprising event yesterday, the Republicans and Dem's proved they could actually work together!
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| Arc and Health Care Reform in Illinois
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| Thursday, March 25, 2010 |
I was on a conference call today about the Health Care Legislation signed into law by President Obama. There is so much in the new law that is important to people with disabilities and their families that we intend to hold a special session on health care reform at The Arc/TAP Annual Convention.
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| Arc Update and More on the New Health Care Law
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| Tuesday, March 23, 2010 |
We are all going to have many questions about the new health care legislation just signed into law by President Obama, so here are some reliable sources on the new legislation.
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| Arc TAP Annual Convention
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| Monday, March 22, 2010 |
Did you know that Stedman Graham is going to be a featured speaker at The Arc/TAP Annual Convention? Well he is! Join us April 28 - 29 at the Hilton Hotel in Lisle!
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| Arc Health Care Reform Bill Summary
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| Monday, March 22, 2010 |
The Disability Policy Collaboration in Washington D.C. has summarized some of the most important disability sections on the health care reform bill that passed the House of Representatives last night.
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| Gov Interviewed on State Budget
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| Thursday, March 18, 2010 |
Governor Quinn was interviewed by Chicago Tonight about the state budget.
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| Budget Expert Calls Tax Proposal Insufficient
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| Thursday, March 18, 2010 |
We already knew that this proposal is insufficient, but lets think a little bit more on the 1% temporary proposal.
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| ARC ACTION ALERT - Call Today on Health Care Reform!
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| Wednesday, March 17, 2010 |
We have been waiting for this opportunity forever. Call your U.S. House members today!
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| Prime Bidders on Managed Care Meeting
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| Tuesday, March 16, 2010 |
This morning the Dept. of Healthcare & Family Services held a meet and greet with the seven Prime Bidder Companies and subcontractors for the Pilot Managed Care program.
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| Can Insurance Managed Care Plans Be Trusted?
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| Tuesday, March 16, 2010 |
Wednesday, I am meeting with advocates from Pennsylvania to discuss managed care and disability services. In light of the Managed Care Pilot Bidders meeting today, the following alert from advocates in Florida is certainly something to give us great caution. It sure sounds familiar!
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| Arc Update on Health Care Reform and Other Important National Disability Issues
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| Tuesday, March 16, 2010 |
Important information follows on the national scene from our Disability Policy Collaboration in Washington D.C.
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| Beyond Politics
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| Monday, March 15, 2010 |
I always enjoyed working with Ray LaHood when he was in the Congress and this why.
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| Crack Down on Tax Dodgers
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| Monday, March 15, 2010 |
Maybe, just maybe, the Tribune is coming around! Commentary from John McCarron at the Chicago Tribune.
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| Director Teninty's Memo on DDD Proposed Budget
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| Monday, March 15, 2010 |
Here is a memo from Director Teninty regarding the Governor's proposed state budget for Fiscal Year 2011 and details of the Division of Developmental Disabilities budget.
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| New Hope for Mental Health System
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| Monday, March 15, 2010 |
Congratulations to Ben Wolf and Barry Taylor for their tireless efforts to reform the Mental Health System in Illinois!
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| Arc Award Nominations
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| Monday, March 15, 2010 |
The deadline for Arc Awards Nominations has been extended to March 22, 2010.
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| IL Could Save Millions by Reforming DD Services
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| Friday, March 12, 2010 |
I am heading to Chicago today for the Medicaid Advisory Committee, then meetings with advocates. Tomorrow, The Arc Board of Directors meets in our Frankfort office, lower level.
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| Arc Comments on Govs Proposed Budget
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| Thursday, March 11, 2010 |
First of all, The Arc opposes this budget! In fact, Secretary Saddler does not like this budget as she stated today in the Department of Human Services budget briefing today!
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| Arc Preview of Govs Proposed State Budget
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| Wednesday, March 10, 2010 |
The Governor's proposed budget is based upon five basic themes . . .
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| Budget Overview Slide Show
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| Wednesday, March 10, 2010 |
Here is the slide show of the Governor's proposed budget . . .
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| IL State Budget
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| Wednesday, March 10, 2010 |
The news for developmental disabilities is not good. The Arc of Illinois opposes the budget.
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| Arc Update March 9
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| Tuesday, March 09, 2010 |
I am on my way to the Capitol to learn about the Governor's proposed state budget. Stay tuned for updates the next few days . . .
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| Politics Over Good Public Policy
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| Monday, March 08, 2010 |
This week the Governor will release his proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2011. This is the beginning of the budget process so we are likely to see many changes, debates and grand old politics before the final state budget is agreed upon. I continue to hear that there is a possibility that a six month budget may approved and legislators will return after the election to consider a tax increase.
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| DDD Conversion Update
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| Monday, March 08, 2010 |
Memo from Director Teninty on Grants & Conversion.
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| Arc Disability Policy Seminar in DC
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| Monday, March 08, 2010 |
Let me know if you are going to attend the Disability Policy Seminar in Washington D.C.
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| Arc Candidate Forums - We Need Your Help
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| Friday, March 05, 2010 |
We are working with the Life My Way Coalition to organize and host Candidate Forums across Illinois this spring and summer. We also will host two Governor's Forums as well. I am asking you to assist us in this important venture in your local area.
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| FSN Advocacy Training Sessions Being Planned
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| Friday, March 05, 2010 |
Another part of our Life My Way Coalition is Advocacy Training provided by the Family Support Network. Please consider hosting one of our Advocacy Training sessions and please share this information with advocates in your area! We are targeting April and May for these sessions.
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| Direct Support Professional Awards
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| Tuesday, March 02, 2010 |
Please support AAIDD's efforts for Direct Support Professional's recognition at their Spring conference and I am hoping as many organizations as possible get the chance to honor their staff.
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| Budget Cuts Being Considered In The Senate
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| Tuesday, March 02, 2010 |
Tomorrow in the Senate Appropriations Committee it is expected that Senator Trotter will role out appropriations bills that cut 10% from human services and other parts of the state budget.
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| Let's Make Our Voices Heard
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| Tuesday, March 02, 2010 |
Governor Quinn last week posted information about the state budget, on a new website. The picture is very grim without any new revenue. The Governor is also taking public comment on the state budget and Mr. Sick & Tired are making their voices heard! We need to have our voices heard! See story below.
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| Important Opportunity for Future Advocates
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| Friday, February 26, 2010 |
Please share this important opportunity on the LEND Program with others.
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| Arc Update
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| Thursday, February 25, 2010 |
Tomorrow I'm back in the Capitol again. Advocates will meet with legislative staff to discuss Medicaid reform . . .
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| Bill to Delay Managed Care Pilot Passes Out of Committee
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| Thursday, February 25, 2010 |
House Bill 5086 passed out of the House Medicaid Reform, Family & Children Committee today! HB 5086, sponsored by Rep Linda Chapa LaVia, would create a broad based task force to assess the readiness of the Managed Care Pilot before this pilot could move forward.
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| CTBA Releases Human Services Special Report
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| Thursday, February 25, 2010 |
The Center for Tax and Budget Accountability has issued a significant report on "Human Services." The report summarizes the underfunding of the human service safety network and its impact on the state's economy and job loss in human services.
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| Arc Comments on Children's Waiver
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| Thursday, February 25, 2010 |
The Children's Support Waiver is up for renewal. Can you believe it has been three years? I understand that 200 new children will be added to the support waiver soon! Here are our comments to improve the Children's Support and Residential Waivers.
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| Budget Projections Go Online Today
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| Wednesday, February 24, 2010 |
I guess you could say that the state budget process is starting today. Get ready for a rollercoaster ride this legislative session! Know that our priorities this session are the budget and prompt payments.
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| More on Gov's Budget Website
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| Wednesday, February 24, 2010 |
I am hearing that the Governor is going to post two sets of budget numbers on the website today. One set will be with a 5% personal income tax rate and the other one will be without a tax increase. I am not expecting a lot of budget detail. That should come after the Governor's Budget Address on March 10th but we shall see at noon.
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| Preliminary Budget Includes $2 Billion in Cuts
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| Wednesday, February 24, 2010 |
Here is the information released today by the Governor's office about the preliminary state budget for fiscal year 2011. Please remember these figures are certainly subject to change but these cuts do set the tone for the need for new revenue including a tax increase.
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| Obama's New Health Care Proposal Released
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| Tuesday, February 23, 2010 |
President Obama released his new health care proposal today. This summary is from our Disability Policy Collaboration in Washington D.C.
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| Arc Disability Policy Seminar in DC
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| Tuesday, February 23, 2010 |
The Disability Policy Seminar is scheduled for April 12-14, 2010 in Washington D.C. This is one of the best policy seminar's you will ever attend.
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| Civic Federation Calls to Raise Income Tax
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| Monday, February 22, 2010 |
March 10th, Governor Quinn will unveil his budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2011. The Governor will call for new revenue in that proposal as well.
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| Arc and DHS Budget Briefing
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| Monday, February 22, 2010 |
March 10th at noon, Governor Quinn will make his budget presentation to the General Assembly. The Department of Human Services briefing on the Governor's FY 11 Budget will take place one hour after the Gov finishes his budget address. It will take place in the auditorium of the State Museum.
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| Managed Care Update
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| Thursday, February 18, 2010 |
It was standing room only at the Managed Care Pilot Bidders Conference in Springfield today. In my opinion, there was little new information regarding the request for proposals and services.
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| Arc Alert - New Community Services Available Through Class Action Lawsuit Agreement
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| Wednesday, February 17, 2010 |
Agreement on a very important lawsuit, known as Ligas, has been reached. The agreement will mean new community services availability but you will have to make a record of your desire for community services. This record is in addition to also being on the state's waiting list.
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| Sibshop Training Workshop
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| Wednesday, February 17, 2010 |
Please share this Sibshop Training Workshop with your friends!
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| Advocates Oppose Medicaid HMO Plan
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| Tuesday, February 16, 2010 |
Heading to Chicago today for meetings with advocates, Thursday, I'm off to the Capitol for the meeting on the Managed Care pilot and Friday, it's Rock Island for strategic planning.
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| Madigan, Cross Must Find Common Ground
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| Tuesday, February 16, 2010 |
Excellent editorial from the State Journal Register.
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| Illinois Announces Medicaid Managed Care Pilot
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| Thursday, February 11, 2010 |
I have been talking to a lot of reporters this week about Managed Care and individuals with developmental disabilities. Here is a story from Associated Press that has been picked up by newspapers throughout the state.
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| State Reaches Out to Private Health Plans for Managed Care
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| Thursday, February 11, 2010 |
This morning I got a call from one of our members. She had a conversation with a friend of hers who is a state employee. It turns out that her health care plan is part of the state's Managed Care HMO. The state employee needs surgery and the physician will not perform the surgery because of the state inability to pay their bills!
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| Governor's Budget Address Changed
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| Wednesday, February 10, 2010 |
The Governor's Budget Address will now be on Wednesday, March 10th, at noon in the State Capitol.
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| Secretary's Comments at Leadership Conference
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| Wednesday, February 10, 2010 |
It was our pleasure to have Secretary Michelle Saddler address the attendees of our annual Leadership Conference. I asked the Secretary to give us some insight to what drives her work ethic and how we can work together in these trying times. The Secretary ended up spending the entire day with us, along with Director Romano and Director Teninty.
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| Transition Funds Available for People Leaving Howe
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| Tuesday, February 09, 2010 |
Suburban Access has received a new grant to assist in the transition process for individuals at Howe. See details below.
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| Managed Care RFP Now Available
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| Monday, February 08, 2010 |
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.
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| Manged Care RFP in Word
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| Monday, February 08, 2010 |
Attached is a Word Document for the Request for Proposal, RFP, for the Managed Care of health and direct care services for adults with developmental disabilities.
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| President Obama's FY 2011 Budget Request
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| Friday, February 05, 2010 |
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!
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| Can State Handle Two Recounts?
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| Wednesday, February 03, 2010 |
What an election night and it is still not over!
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| State's Economics Put Clients in Jeopardy
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| Wednesday, February 03, 2010 |
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.
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| Emanuel Apologizes
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| Wednesday, February 03, 2010 |
I am very glad to see this.
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| Erasing Fairview Horrors
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| Tuesday, February 02, 2010 |
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.
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| Arc Condemns White House Aide's Use of R Word
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| Monday, February 01, 2010 |
The Arc of the United States scolds White House Chief of Staff for using the "R" word! See press release below.
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| Arc Update Feb. 1
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| Monday, February 01, 2010 |
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.
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| Enhanced Medicaid Match in Presidents New Budget Proposal
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| Monday, February 01, 2010 |
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.
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| MR Word Gets the Boot!
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| Friday, January 29, 2010 |
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.
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| CCDI Exec Position Opening
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| Friday, January 29, 2010 |
One of our partners in the Capitol is seeking a new Executive Director. Please share this information with others.
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| Arc/ICEArc Leadership Conference - Join Us!
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| Thursday, January 28, 2010 |
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.
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| Selling Out the State
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| Thursday, January 28, 2010 |
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.
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| Arc Meets with Govs Staff on Managed Care
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| Wednesday, January 27, 2010 |
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.
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| NO NEW INSTITUTIONAL CLOSING!
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| Wednesday, January 27, 2010 |
When I heard about a deal being reached yesterday, I wondered what the details would be . . .
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| Human Service Agencies Near Breaking Point
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| Wednesday, January 27, 2010 |
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!
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| Dept. of Labor Listening Tour on Employment of People with Disabilities
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| Wednesday, January 27, 2010 |
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.
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| Arc Update January 25, 2010
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| Monday, 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!
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| Budget Deficit Now Totals $12.8 Billion
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| Monday, January 25, 2010 |
More bad news on the State's budget deficit, this time from the Civic federation.
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| Arc Board Nominations 2010
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| Monday, January 25, 2010 |
Nominations are now being accepted for positions on The Arc of Illinois Board of Directors. Deadline for nominations is February 15, 2010.
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| Supreme Court Ruling Will Affect Charities
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| Friday, January 22, 2010 |
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.
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| Director's Memo on Conversion Issues and Payments
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| Friday, January 22, 2010 |
Director Teninty's memo below.
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| Illinois Enters a State of Insolvency
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| Thursday, January 21, 2010 |
Crain's Chicago Business did this story on the worsening financial conditions of the State of Illinois.
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| Managed Care and the Lewin Report
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| Thursday, January 21, 2010 |
Here is some more information on Managed Care and the 2005 Lewin Report "Assessment of Medicaid Managed Care Options in Illinois."
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| ICEARC Leadership Conference - Feb. 4 - 5
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| Thursday, January 21, 2010 |
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!
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| The Battle for Health Care Reform is About to Change
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| Wednesday, January 20, 2010 |
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.
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| Managed Care in Momspeak!
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| Wednesday, January 20, 2010 |
Charlotte Cronin does an excellent job of taking complicated issues into what she calls "Momspeak"!
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| Arc and Important Employee Transportation Survey
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| Tuesday, January 19, 2010 |
Please take a moment to participate in this important employment survey.
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| Payment Squeeze Continues
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| Tuesday, January 19, 2010 |
Last week the Senate squandered a chance to borrow funds for human service providers so the payment delays continue!
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| Howe Closure Advisory Committee December Minutes
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| Tuesday, January 19, 2010 |
Here are the December minutes for the Howe Closure Advisory Committee.
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| Effort to Pay You Falls Short!
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| Thursday, January 14, 2010 |
I am sorry to report to you than an effort to advance payments to human service providers failed in the Senate yesterday afternoon . . .
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| Kennedy Public Policy Fellowship Program
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| Thursday, January 14, 2010 |
This is an excellent advocacy opportunity to learn about public policy by working with the Kennedy Foundation.
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| Arc Call In Reminder for Wednesday
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| Tuesday, January 12, 2010 |
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!
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| State's Unpaid Bills Hit Record $5 Billion
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| Monday, January 11, 2010 |
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 . . .
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| ARC ACTION ALERT - Call Your Legislators on January 13
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| Monday, January 11, 2010 |
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 . . .
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| Arc Testimony on Managed Care
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| Monday, January 11, 2010 |
Here is my testimony for tomorrows hearing on managed care in the Capitol.
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| Remember Your Passion
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| Friday, January 08, 2010 |
For a moment, put aside your concerns about the state budget, the waiting list, managed care and take a moment to smile by viewing this clip . . .
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| CEO Position Opening at Progressive Housing Inc.
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| Friday, January 08, 2010 |
Please circulate this CEO position opening to interested individuals.
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| Help Us Remove the MR Word
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| Friday, January 08, 2010 |
Help us remove the "MR" word from federal laws. This is from our Disability Policy Collaboration in Washington D.C.
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| Comptroller Says IL Owes $9 Billion
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| Thursday, January 07, 2010 |
This was on NPR yesterday. Can you believe this?
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| New Information on Managed Care Pilot
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| Thursday, January 07, 2010 |
We were delighted to have Representative Patti Bellock as a featured speaker at the monthly meeting of the Illinois Conference of Executives of The Arc. Rep Bellock is the Chairperson of the House Medicaid Reform, Family & Children Services Committee. As you might have expected, most of the conversation with the Representative was around managed care . . .
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| House Committee To Hold Hearing on Managed Care Pilot
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| Wednesday, January 06, 2010 |
The Medicaid Reform, Family & Children Services committee will hold a subject matter hearing to review the Governor's Proposed AABD Managed Care Pilot Program.
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| Arc Comments & Concerns on Managed Care Pilot
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| Wednesday, January 06, 2010 |
Because this came over the Holidays and the memo was discussed with our Exec's today with great interest, it was recommended that I resend this memo.
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| Shapiro Hires 92 for Howe Transfers
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| Wednesday, January 06, 2010 |
Oh great! Shapiro is about to become one of the largest state institutions in the country with 100 people moving from Howe! So much for our vision!
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| Life My Way Shares Personal Stories
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| Tuesday, January 05, 2010 |
LifeMyWay, a project by the Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities, was featured on ABC-Chicago last week!
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| Arc Leadership in Critical Times Conference
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| Tuesday, January 05, 2010 |
"Leadership in Critical Times" is the theme of this years Leadership Conference to be held at the Hilton Hotel in Lisle, Feb. 4-5 . . .
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| Woman Found Chained in Filth
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| Tuesday, January 05, 2010 |
Here is an awful story about a woman with intellectual disabilities being chained to furniture in a filthy home and a two year old child inside as well. Story from the Chicago Tribune.
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| Arc Update and Tax Policy Clearly Divides Gov Candidates
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| Monday, January 04, 2010 |
Happy New Year to all of you! 2010 is going to be a year for leadership. I appreciate your membership in The Arc and pledge to work even harder for the people we support!
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| New Medical Director Appointed at DDD
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| Monday, January 04, 2010 |
New Medical Director appointed for the Division of Developmental Disabilities.
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| Managed Care Issues and Recommendations
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| Tuesday, December 29, 2009 |
Let me thank all of you for your comments on managed care. They have been very helpful. We have had a number of meetings with the Governor's office, the Department of Human Services and the Department of Healthcare and Family Services. As a result, we have put together the following document to share with Jerry Stermer, the Governor's Chief of Staff . . .
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| Kim Peek Passes
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| Tuesday, December 22, 2009 |
I am so sorry to inform you that Kim Peek has passed. Kim came to many of our events in Illinois and "wowed" us all. We really go to know Kim and his father Fran very well. So sad.
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| A Way Out of This Financial Nightmare
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| Monday, December 21, 2009 |
President Jacki Neil-Boss will lead a delegation of Arc Board & Staff for a meeting with Secretary Saddler and Director Teninty. Our top agenda items include payment delays, managed care and Howe.
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| The Arc of U.S. Legislative Alerts |
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| Action Alert - Remove the Term Mental Retardation from Federal Laws
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| Monday, December 21, 2009 |
Do You Want the Term "Mental Retardation" Removed from Federal Laws? Take Action! New federal bill would replace this stigmatizing term with "intellectual disability"
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| No Way to Refer to the Vulnerable
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| Friday, December 18, 2009 |
I am off to Chicago today to continue our battle to stop managed care for individuals with developmental disabilities at the Medicaid Advisory Committee. Important commentary from today's Chicago Tribune.
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| Managed Care Update & Gov. Makes Appointments to Human Services Commission
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| Friday, December 18, 2009 |
I learned a couple of things today about the managed care initiative that is being proposed for people on Medicaid including individuals with developmental disabilities . . .
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| Disabled and Out of Work
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| Thursday, December 17, 2009 |
The following story is from today's Chicago Tribune. It features Mark Karner, a good friend of mine, about his quest to find employment.
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| Comptroller Looks Like A Fussbudget
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| Thursday, December 17, 2009 |
The Human Services Coalition will hold a press conference today in the Capitol about the need for this short-term loan.
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| Report of Medicaid Impact on IL Economy and Howe
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| Wednesday, December 16, 2009 |
The Howe Transition Committee meets tomorrow morning. I was sorry to learn that eight individual have passed away in the Howe transition. Those deaths are being investigated.
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| Arc's Annual QMRP Leadership Conference
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| Wednesday, December 16, 2009 |
Please join us at our 8th QMRP Leadership Conference, January 26, 2010 at the Doubletree Hotel in Alsip!
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| Unionization of Home Based Workers
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| Tuesday, December 15, 2009 |
Here is some important information on the unionization of Home-Based Support workers from the Family Support Network.
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| The Benefits of Chocolate
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| Monday, December 14, 2009 |
Great story about our good friends at Esperanza! Nice job Diane!
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| State Must Pay Bills to Keep Services
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| Monday, December 14, 2009 |
ABC news story on the backlog of bills to human service providers gets worse!
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| Neumann Honors Senator Steans
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| Friday, December 11, 2009 |
Wow! What a night we had last night honoring Senator Heather Steans as The Arc's Legislator of the Year.
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| Arc to Honor Senator Steans
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| Thursday, December 10, 2009 |
Tonight, The Arc of Illinois will honor Senator Heather Steans as our Legislator of the Year for her leadership and advocacy!
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| Convention Survey on Post-Secondary Education Exhibitors
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| Thursday, December 10, 2009 |
Our convention committee asked me to send this survey to you. You can return it to me. Thanks for your consideration!
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| Important DDD Conversion Information
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| Wednesday, December 09, 2009 |
I am sharing with you some important documents from the Division of Developmental Disabilities who are working with you to convert grants to Medicaid funding.
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| Gov Will Seek Big Cuts
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| Wednesday, December 09, 2009 |
Story on possible 14% state agency budget cuts from Stltoday.com!
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| Dreaming New Dreams Webinar
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| Wednesday, December 09, 2009 |
I encourage you to register for this exciting new webinar being presented by The Family Support Network!
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| Impact of Managed Care in DD Sector
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| Tuesday, December 08, 2009 |
I have been talking to many legislators, in both parties, about managed care. What they have been telling me is that they do not want to see managed care imposed upon the developmental disability or mental health systems.
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| Leaders Need to Face Reality
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| Monday, December 07, 2009 |
Governor Quinn wants to take out another loan to pay the backlog of bills to human service providers. Comptroller Hynes says we need to increase new taxes and revenue now. Hynes does not want take out more loans and the Gov needs Hynes support to do another loan.
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| If You Can't Kill Needy, Slash Their Funding
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| Monday, December 07, 2009 |
Phil Kadner offer some powerful commentary in his column. Dan Strict, President, SouthStar Services is quoted!
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| New Commission on Human Services, Ligas Update and More
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| Friday, December 04, 2009 |
First, thank you for all of your comments on managed care and there were a lot! There are also three other items of interest we that I wanted to share with you - a Ligas update, the creation of a new Commission on Human Services and the State's new Prompt Payment Act.
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| Speaker Madigan on Income Tax Increase
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| Friday, December 04, 2009 |
Story from the Chicago Tribune.
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| DD Managed Care Services Heading Our Way
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| Thursday, December 03, 2009 |
Those of you who read my columns know I am no fan of managed care. Infants, children and adults with disabilities have unique individualized needs that do not fit nicely into the square pegs of a managed care system . . .
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| Introducing Aspire CoffeeWorks!
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| Thursday, December 03, 2009 |
Check out this new project at Aspire. I am ordering some right now!
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| DD Grants Conversion and More
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| Thursday, December 03, 2009 |
Wednesday, the Illinois Conference of Executives of The Arc met via video conference.I wanted to share with you some of the information regarding the grants conversion and our discussion with Rep Esther Golar and Senator Heather Steans.
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| Jerkovitz Appointed New Director of DSCC
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| Tuesday, December 01, 2009 |
Congratulations to Tom Jerkovitz and his appointment as the new Director of the Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC).
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| People Like Me
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| Monday, November 30, 2009 |
Excellent commentary by Ben Mattlin from the Chicago Tribune about health care reform and people with disabilities.
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| Arc Meets with Comptroller Hynes and more . . .
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| Monday, November 30, 2009 |
Wednesday, I was invited to meet with Comptroller Hynes to talk about the state budget and human services. The Comptroller wanted us to know his position on funding human services and hear about his three year plan to balance the state budget. He is concerned that we are harming human services because of delayed payments and he wants to change that . . .
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| Managed Care?
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| Monday, November 30, 2009 |
I have been invited to this meeting on managed care below . . .
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| Farley Files Residential Placement Lawsuit
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| Monday, November 30, 2009 |
Bob Farley has filed a lawsuit against the state for failure to provide timely funding for a student requiring a residential setting.
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| Arc Flu Update and Reminders
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| Friday, November 20, 2009 |
Here is an important memo from Director Teninty about the outbreak of influenza in community settings.
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| Arc Comments on Howe and Health Care Update
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| Thursday, November 19, 2009 |
Yesterday I met with the Coalition for Real Choice to discuss areas that we could collaborate on in the new year. It was great to meet with Barbara Pritchard, Nick Quealy-Gainer and Charlotte Cronin.
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| Arc and Teninty Memo on Grants Funding
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| Thursday, November 19, 2009 |
Here is a memo from Director Teninty that grant funded services will be funded through February of 2010.
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| Arc Update Nov. 17, 2009
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| Tuesday, November 17, 2009 |
Director Michael McRaith from the Illinois Dept. of Insurance addressed a crowd of 55 advocates at our "Private Health Insurance for Children with Special Needs" workshop today. The Director is a strong advocate for families and we look forward to working with him. Special thanks to Faye Manaster who put this seminar together as part of The Arc's Family to Family program . . .
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| Arc and DOJ Report Condemns Howe
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| Monday, November 16, 2009 |
This afternoon, the House Disability Services Committee will hold a hearing about the transition of individuals out of Howe into other settings.
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| Arc and Howe Hearing
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| Thursday, November 12, 2009 |
Please make sure you send me your success stories about people who have moved out of state institutions as I prepare for another hearing on Howe.
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| Arc and Illinois Budget Among Worst in Nation
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| Thursday, November 12, 2009 |
No surprise in this new report but what I find surprising is the lack of urgency and support for new taxes from our legislators. We cannot cut our way out of this budget mess!
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| Arc and Politicians & Union Fight to Save Howe
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| Wednesday, November 11, 2009 |
Another story about efforts to keep Howe open!
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| Arc and Gov Quinn Freezes ADA Fares for Two Years
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| Wednesday, November 11, 2009 |
Governor Quinn announced today that ADA Paratransit Services will see no increase in fares for at least two years!
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| Arc Update on Ligas and AFAA National Town Hall Meeting
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| Monday, November 09, 2009 |
Last week, Barry Taylor, Advocacy Director at Equip for Equality, gave a presentation on the status of Ligas v. Maram filed in 2005. The judge in Ligas did not dismiss the case. In fact, Equip and the State are now holding settlement discussions. Below is a fact sheet on Ligas. Later this week I will share with you more information on Ligas.
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| Arc and Affordable Health Care for America Act of 2009
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| Monday, November 09, 2009 |
Here is a summary prepared by our Disability Policy Staff in D.C. about the Affordable Health Care for America Act of 2009. The bill passed the U.S. House of Representatives on Saturday and includes many provisions that are important to people with disabilities.
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| Arc Update and Possible Reserves
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| Thursday, November 05, 2009 |
I talked to people today at the Department of Human Services regarding a possible reserve on your contracts. It is true that the Governor's office has contacted DHS about possible reserves but we do not know how much may be reserved from your contracts . . .
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| ARC ACTION ALERT - YOU MUST CALL TODAY
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| Thursday, November 05, 2009 |
I strongly encourage you and other advocates to call your Representatives in Washington D.C. today!
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| Arc and Health Care Reform Update
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| Tuesday, November 03, 2009 |
I know you have been reading a lot about the different health care proposals being discussed in Washington D.C. Here is status report on the newest Senate proposal and a short summary of the House bill including important provisions for people with disabilities.
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| Arc and Seasonal Flu & Implications for Children/Adults with Disabilities
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| Tuesday, November 03, 2009 |
Flu season is upon us and it is important that we all take precautions to prevent the spread of the flu.
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| Arc and More on Howe
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| Tuesday, November 03, 2009 |
One commentary from Phil Kadner and one story from the Daily Southtown.
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| Arc Alert on Howe
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| Tuesday, November 03, 2009 |
Things are heating up at Howe again. Rep Ester Golar, the new chair of the House Disability Committee, is holding a hearing about the Howe transition.
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| Arc Busy Week Ahead
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| Monday, November 02, 2009 |
Governor Quinn has called the RTA, Metra, CTA and Pace for a special meeting on Tuesday concerning continuing funding problems for mass transit including ADA Paratransit services. Service cuts and increased fares are being discussed. Lets see what the Governor has planned.
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| Arc and Group Seeks to Stop Closing of Howe
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| Monday, November 02, 2009 |
Another effort is underway to keep Howe open! See story below.
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| Arc Legislative Update - Paratransit Bill in Trouble
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| Friday, October 30, 2009 |
Senate Bill 941 ran into problems last night. I am unsure if it will be considered today. If SB 941 is not approved, ADA paratransit fares could rise! This is very bad news . . .
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| Arc and DDD Memo on Medicaid Conversion Project and Voucher Respite Programs
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| Thursday, October 29, 2009 |
Reta Hoskin clarifies a mistake involving the Medicaid Conversion below. She states, "It was not our intention to include the Voucher Respite Grants (funded through Program 450) in the conversion project."
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| Arc and Obama Signs Hate Crime Bill That Includes People with Disabilities
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| Thursday, October 29, 2009 |
President Obama signed hate crime legislation Wednesday that extends protections to people based on gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and disability. The Arc worked long and hard to get people with disabilities included in this important legislation.
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| Arc Paratransit Update, National Town Hall Meeting and more!
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| Wednesday, October 28, 2009 |
Paratransit update, SB 941, amendment #2, will be run in the House Executive Committee this morning. If approved, this bill will fully fund ADA Paratransit Services for two years . . .
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| Arc and Housing for Patients
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| Wednesday, October 28, 2009 |
Many of you have probably been following the Chicago Tribunes reporting on the problems of people with disabilities in nursing homes. Here is a Voice of the People response from Ben Wolf and Barry Taylor on that series.
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| Arc and Woman Pleads Guilty in Torture Slaying
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| Wednesday, October 28, 2009 |
You may recall the cruel death of Dorothy Dixon at the hands of her caretakers in Alton back in 2008. See story below.
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| Arc and Tony's on the Radio Tonight
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| Wednesday, October 28, 2009 |
I will be on Disability Beat radio show tonight. My interview is about the current problems for people with disabilities because of the state budget deficit and the Veto Session of the General Assembly.
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| Arc and Axelrods Hunt a Cure for Epilepsy
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| Tuesday, October 27, 2009 |
David & Susan Axelrod share their story about their daughter Lauren in a 60 Minutes interview.
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| Arc Veto Session Update
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| Monday, October 26, 2009 |
The final week of the Fall Veto Session begins Wednesday and we are now 100 days from the primary elections.
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| Arc and Lester Important to Galesburg
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| Monday, October 26, 2009 |
I thought this was an excellent story about Lester. Much of this information is new to me.
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| Arc and State Must Face Up to Financial Problems
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| Monday, October 26, 2009 |
Here is a powerful and necessary editorial from the State Journal Register . . .
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| Arc Alert: Stop Paratransit Fare Increases NOW
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| Friday, October 23, 2009 |
Once again paratransit riders are facing increases in their rider fares!
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| Arc and Lester Pritchard a Real Illinois Hero
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| Friday, October 23, 2009 |
LifeMyWay has put together some stories about Lester Pritchard's life and leadership. Click on below to learn about a real hero in Illinois.
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| Arc and Support HB 174
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| Thursday, October 22, 2009 |
Yesterday advocates met to plan events and strategies for the new state budget, the "Blueprint" and the elections. I cannot wait to share with you the strategies we need to put into action. It was a very good day!
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| Arc and Union Vote Fails
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| Tuesday, October 20, 2009 |
I put on 480 miles esterday meeting with advocates and legislators in Marion and Champaign seeking support for House Bill 174!
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| Arc and Ask Your Legislator to Support HB 174
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| Thursday, October 15, 2009 |
Advocates will once again converge upon the Capitol asking legislators to support House Bill 174.
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| Arc Legislative Update
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| Thursday, October 15, 2009 |
The Capitol is crammed today as advocates push for support of House Bill 174!
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| Arc and Lester Pritchard in Tribune
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| Thursday, October 15, 2009 |
I will be at Lester's funeral tomorrow. A great loss for all of us.
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| Arc and Arrangements for Lester Pritchard
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| Wednesday, October 14, 2009 |
Lester Thomas Pritchard, 60, of Urbana, passed away at 10:33 A.M., Monday, October 12, 2009 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana . . .
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| Arc and Legislative Pay Raises
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| Wednesday, October 14, 2009 |
Can you believe that legislative pay raises are still up for consideration? Story from the Peoria Journal Star!
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| Arc Update on Health Care Reform for People with Disabilities
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| Wednesday, October 14, 2009 |
You are probably aware that U.S. Senate Finance Committee passed health care reform legislation out of committee yesterday. Soon your U.S. Representatives and Senators will have to vote for or against health care reform. People with disabilities and their families have a lot at stake here.
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| Arc and Important Paratransit Legislation SB 941
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| Wednesday, October 14, 2009 |
An important paratransit funding bill passed out of the House Executive Committee this morning . . .
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| Arc and Parents Decry Care at Deicke Home
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| Tuesday, October 13, 2009 |
Families express concern over unlicensed group home. Story from the Chicago Tribune.
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| Arc and Low Key Veto Session Predicted
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| Tuesday, October 13, 2009 |
Advocates will be working to get co-sponsors for House Bill 174 during the veto session . . .
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| Arc and Is Gov Playing Politics with Care for Disabled?
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| Tuesday, October 13, 2009 |
Fox news story on unionization of home-based personal support workers. Pam Harris is featured . . .
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| Arc and Life Remembered - Pritchard Fought for Disability Rights
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| Tuesday, October 13, 2009 |
Here is a good story on our friend Lester Pritchard. His funeral arrangements are still pending.
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| Lester Pritchard
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| Monday, October 12, 2009 |
Lester Pritchard passed away this morning.
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| Arc and Gov Names New DHS Secretary
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| Monday, October 12, 2009 |
Sunday, Governor Quinn named Michelle Saddler as the new Secretary of the Illinois Department of Human Services. Michelle has been the Director of Policy for the Governor and that is where I came to know her . . .
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| Service for Kathy Conour and Curtis MD Leaving
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| Friday, October 09, 2009 |
A memorial service for Kathy Conour will be held at The Abe Lincoln Hotel, Springfield, Saturday, October 10th, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. . . .
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| Arc and DDD Update on Conversion of Grants
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| Friday, October 09, 2009 |
From the Division of Developmental Disabilities on the grants conversion. Make sure you attend the regional meetings.
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| Arc and Howe Closure Advisory Council Minutes
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| Friday, October 09, 2009 |
Here is a copy of the minutes of the first meeting of the Howe Closure Advisory Council.
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| Arc and RBC Rally Update
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| Friday, October 09, 2009 |
Here is an update from the Responsible Budget Coalition.
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| Arc and DDD Conversion Q & A
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| Thursday, October 08, 2009 |
Attached is a Question & Answer Document on the Conversion of Grant Programs from Reta Hoskin.
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| Arc and Cutting Meals for the Disabled
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| Thursday, October 08, 2009 |
You go Phil! From today's the Daily Southtown.
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| Arc Talking Points for Legislators on State Budget and More
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| Thursday, October 08, 2009 |
As you already know beginning with the Fall Override Session which starts on Oct. 14th, we are going to be embroiled in a major political debate about the need for new revenue. I do not expect this debate to end anytime soon but we must be prepared to talk to our legislators about the need for new revenue, not more cuts to human services!
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| Arc Q & A on Responsible Budget Coalition
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| Thursday, October 08, 2009 |
Some of you have been asking about the Responsible Budget Coalition and our membership in it. Here is a Q&A on the RBC which now has over 150 members.
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| Arc Meets with Leader Cross and Other Issues
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| Thursday, October 08, 2009 |
This morning advocates met with House Republican Leader Tom Cross to discuss the waiting list, House Bill 174 and including reducing the institutional funding bias in Illinois as a part of his reform package.
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| Arc Update and Funding Opportunity
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| Tuesday, October 06, 2009 |
I head to the big city today to meet with disability advocates. Tomorrow I head to Pontiac to meet with the Illinois Conference of Executives of The Arc and Thursday we meet with House Republican Leader Tom Cross . . .
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| Arc and New Budget Chief in Town
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| Tuesday, October 06, 2009 |
Governor Quinn named a new Director for the Governor's Office of Management & Budget.
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| Arc and Chicago Premiere of Inspiring Documentary
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| Tuesday, October 06, 2009 |
This should be very good! I talked to Lane about this Chicago Premiere and would encourage you to attend.
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| Arc and CDC Finds Higher Incidence of Autism
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| Monday, October 05, 2009 |
Here is an important story on the incidence of autism from the Chicago Tribune.
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| Arc and President's New Initiatives During National Disability Employment Month
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| Monday, October 05, 2009 |
On September 30, President Barack Obama signed a proclamation designating October as National Disability Employment Month.
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| Arc and Budget Problem Worsens
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| Monday, October 05, 2009 |
Interesting editorial from Decatur.
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| Arc and IL Backs Service Dog at School
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| Monday, October 05, 2009 |
Can you believe this?
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| Arc Presents Michael Callahan and Access to Employment
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| Friday, October 02, 2009 |
There is still time to register for Michael Callahan's presentation on "Access to Employment." Michael has consulted throughout the US, Canada and Europe in the areas of supported and customized employment. This is a great opportunity to learn about best practice in employment.
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| Arc and Please Assist LifeMyWay!
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| Friday, October 02, 2009 |
We need to support LifeMyWay! Please share this with self-advocates and families.
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| Arc and IL Taxes Are Not High Enough
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| Friday, October 02, 2009 |
Phil Kadner with the Southtown Star talks to Ralph Martire about the need for a tax increase.
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| Arc Update Oct. 1st
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| Thursday, October 01, 2009 |
I think I am finally catching up with my email after my vacation! Here are some items I thought you might be interested in.
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| Arc and Responsible Budget Coalition Update
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| Thursday, October 01, 2009 |
Here is an update on the good work of the Responsible Budget Coalition. As you can see we are very active. Both Phil Milsk and I are working on committees . . .
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| Arc and Sharing the Care Seminar in Springfield
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| Wednesday, September 30, 2009 |
Join The Arc of Illinois Family to Family Health Information & Education Center and The Autism Program are co-sponsoring another "Sharing the Care" seminar . . .
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| Arc and Responsible Budget Coalition Update
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| Wednesday, September 30, 2009 |
The Arc is working with a new coalition, the Responsible Budget Coalition. Right now coalition members are meeting with legislators asking them to become co-sponsors of House Bill 174 . . .
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| Arc and Chicago Flunks
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| Monday, September 28, 2009 |
I am back after a week off and ready to go! Today I head to Naperville to meet with advocates to discuss veto session and 2010 election strategies . . .
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| Final Version of Assessment Tool for Conversion Project
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| Thursday, September 24, 2009 |
The following message is from Reta Hoskin on the Final Version of Assessment Tool for Conversion Project.
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| Arc & Kathy Conour Memorials
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| Wednesday, September 23, 2009 |
The following article from the State Journal Register is a tribute to Kathy Conour and her advocacy work together with Diana Braun. The article has a link to Kathy's obituary and her wishes.
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| Arc and Kathy Conour
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| Monday, September 21, 2009 |
Illinois has lost a great advocate. I have lost a good friend.
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| Arc and Black Caucus Human Services Forum
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| Thursday, September 17, 2009 |
I was very pleased to be invited to the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Human Services Forum today. Many legislators attended including the Black Caucus Chairperson Will Davis, Rep Al Riley, Rep Art Turner, Rep Marlow Colvin, Senator Toi Hutchinson, Senator Donne Trotter, Senator Kimberly Lightford, Senator Meeks, Collins, Rep Andre Tapedi, Rep Deborah Graham and there may have been others I missed . . .
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| Arc and Send Your Ideas on New Legislation
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| Thursday, September 17, 2009 |
I wanted to invite you once again for your ideas for possible new legislation for the new session of the General Assembly in 2010. Our best legislative initiatives come from our members.
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| Arc and Howe Provider Expo Arrangements
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| Tuesday, September 15, 2009 |
The Division of Developmental Disabilities will be hosting a Provider Expo for people living at Howe and their families . . .
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| Arc Sharing the Care Seminar September 23 - Time to Register
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| Tuesday, September 15, 2009 |
The Arc of Illinois Family to Family Health Information Center is putting on another "Sharing the Care" seminar. Details are attached and please share this with others.
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| Arc and the Responsible Budget Coalition
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| Tuesday, September 15, 2009 |
I wanted to update you about an important new coalition we are working with. It is the Responsible Budget Coalition. Its mission is building the support needed to solve Illinois' budget crisis, prevent harmful cuts to essential public services, save jobs, eliminate the state's long-term structural deficit and provide Illinoisans with relief from regressive taxation.
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| Arc and The Law for Children & Adults with Disabilities
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| Tuesday, September 15, 2009 |
Please share with other advocates.
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| Arc and New Exec at NADS & Ryg Replaced
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| Tuesday, September 15, 2009 |
Carol Sente has been named to replace Kathy Ryg as the House member from the 59th District. Carol is an architect from Vernon Hills and services on a local park district board. Her architectural firm is in Deerfield . . .
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| Arc and Girl Breaks Through Silence
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| Tuesday, September 15, 2009 |
Octavia Byars joins The Arc's Family to Family Health Education Center as a Transition Specialist. Welcome Octavia!
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| Arc - Organized labor recruits in-home caregivers
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| Monday, September 14, 2009 |
I have now heard of everything. The unions are attempting to organize family members in the Home-Based Services Program!
Remember, families can just say "no" with their vote.
Story from the Chicago Tribune follows. Charlotte Cronin, Executive Director of the Family Support Network is quoted.
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| Arc - Illinois Holding Families Hostage
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| Monday, September 14, 2009 |
Over the Labor Day weekend, Adapt Productions aired a special news story about the budget cuts in human services on CAN TV in Chicago.
Gaye Preston, CEO, Community Support Services, Chuck Nilles also from CSS and I were interviewed for this story, "Illinois Holding Families Hostage."
Here is a link to that story: http://www.blip.tv/file/2546822/
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| Arc - Flu & Emergency Preparedness News
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| Monday, September 14, 2009 |
Important information on the flu vaccine and the need for direct care professionals to be vaccinated as well from the Dept. of Public Health.
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| Arc - Gov Says No Tax Hike Push Until New Year
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| Monday, September 14, 2009 |
Gov says he will wait until Jan 1st before he pushes for a tax hike.
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| Barry Taylor sends us an update on the Ligas lawsuit and a story from the Daily Herald.
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| Monday, September 14, 2009 |
A civil rights lawsuit on behalf of Illinois adults with developmental
disabilities is winding through the federal court system in a complex
case that involves millions of dollars, hundreds of jobs, thousands of
people, unions, the usual political disputes, four years of legal
finagling and lifetimes of emotions.
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| Arc - Employment Opportunities
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| Monday, September 14, 2009 |
Here are two excellent opportunities available right now including an Executive Director and a Director of Development.
Please share these position openings with others
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| Arc and DDD Conversion Update September 10, 2009
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| Monday, September 14, 2009 |
The conversion work group met again today and will meet again as data from grant providers becomes available probably early November.
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| Arc DDD Conversion Update September 2
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| Wednesday, September 02, 2009 |
The 2010 Conversion Workgroup met today. Attached are draft documents on the plan and template for the conversion. Once again these are drafts which will be posted at the Conversions Website and subject to change.
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| Arc and Status of FY 2010 Conversion Project
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| Tuesday, September 01, 2009 |
Tomorrow I am hosting a video conference for Arc Exec's. Director Teninty will join us to discuss the conversion of the grant programs. Phil Milsk will give us a legislative update.
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| Arc Legislative Platform - Submit Recommendations Now
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| Tuesday, September 01, 2009 |
As members of The Arc, you are invited to submit ideas for new legislation or items we should consider for our legislative priorities.
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| Arc and Home Based Union Efforts
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| Monday, August 31, 2009 |
Important message from Charlotte Cronin and Illinois Parents of Adults with Developmental Disabilities United follows.
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| Arc and Gov to Close Howe
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| Friday, August 28, 2009 |
Governor Quinn announced just now that he will close the state institution Howe. The Arc sincerely appreciates his leadership by making this difficult decision . . .
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| Arc and Govs Press Release and Final Report on Howe
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| Friday, August 28, 2009 |
Here is the Governor's press release on Howe and attached is Shannon's final report on Howe which lead to the closing.
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| Arc and Quinn's Gutsy Call
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| Friday, August 28, 2009 |
Arc President Jacki Neil Boss quoted in the Chicago Tribune story about the closing of Howe and an excellent editorial as well. Story from Daily Southtown as well follows.
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| Arc Mourns the Loss of Senator Kennedy
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| Thursday, August 27, 2009 |
I had the privilege of meeting Senator Kennedy a few times at Arc legislative events in Washington D.C. His death is a great loss to all of us concerned about individuals with disabilities.
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| Arc and Sp. Ed. Parental Participation and Other Legislation Signed by Gov
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| Thursday, August 27, 2009 |
Here is an update on recent bills signed by Governor Quinn.
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| Arc and Attorney Bob Farley to Discuss New Transition to Adult Services Lawsuit Today
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| Wednesday, August 26, 2009 |
Robert Farley will be on Disability Beat, today at 5:30 pm to discuss his new transition to adult services lawsuit . . .
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| Arc and Transition Lawsuit
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| Tuesday, August 25, 2009 |
Here is the entire lawsuit filed by Attorney Bob Farley about transitioning from special education to adult services.
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| Arc Update on DDD Medical Conversion
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| Tuesday, August 25, 2009 |
Yesterday we had a productive meeting with Director Teninty and her staff about converting grants to Medicaid. The goal of this conversion is to avoid cuts to these grants and it is not going to be an easy process.
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| Arc and Transition to Adult Services Lawsuit Filed Today
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| Monday, August 24, 2009 |
Attorney Bob Farley has filed a transition to adult services lawsuit today. See information in Bob's press release.
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| Arc and FY 2010 Conversion Project
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| Thursday, August 20, 2009 |
Director Teninty is calling the advisory group for the FY 2010 Conversion Project together on Monday, August 24th . . .
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| Arc and National Health Care Forum Today
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| Thursday, August 20, 2009 |
Join us if you'd like. There is a lot of bad information out there about health care reform and lord knows children and adults with special health care needs already realize the problems with our current system.
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| Arc and Paratransit Services Grants
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| Thursday, August 20, 2009 |
Some of you who operate paratransit and other transportation might be interested in these grants.
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| Arc and One Click to Something Amazing
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| Wednesday, August 19, 2009 |
One click to something amazing! A new and exciting campaign, www.LifeMyWay.org, from our friends at Serafin & Associates in partnership with the Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities . . .
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| Arc and Learn About Microboards & Cooperatives Oline
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| Tuesday, August 18, 2009 |
Today I head to Chicago to talk to CAN TV about a show on the recent budget cuts to individuals with disabilities and their families. Here is an interesting opportunity to learn about microboards and cooperatives tonight and Saturday.
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| Arc and New Bills Signed Into Law
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| Monday, August 17, 2009 |
The Governor took action on many of the bills we have been following last week. One disappointment was his amendatory veto or House Bill 758. Here is a report from Phil Milsk, our Governmental Affairs Consultant.
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| Arc and DDD Medicaid Conversion Project
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| Monday, August 17, 2009 |
The Division of Developmental Disabilities has set up a new website on their Medicaid Conversion Project . . .
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| Arc and Rep. Ryg Resigns to Become Pres. of Voices for Illinois Children
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| Monday, August 17, 2009 |
We are losing a great legislator but gaining a fantastic advocate! Best to you Kathy Ryg!
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| Arc and Katie is Getting Married Today!
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| Saturday, August 15, 2009 |
Congratulations to Katie and Gary who are getting married today!!!
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| Arc Remembers Mrs. Shriver
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| Thursday, August 13, 2009 |
I know you are all aware of the passing of Mrs. Shriver and all of her advocacy on the behalf of individuals with intellectual disabilities . . .
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| Arc and Last of Lincoln Employees Done
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| Thursday, August 13, 2009 |
Update on the closed state institution in Lincoln.
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| Arc and DDD Funding Letter Going Out Today
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| Wednesday, August 12, 2009 |
Click on message title for details.
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| Arc and Judge Sotomayor Good for People with Disabilities
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| Tuesday, August 11, 2009 |
With all of this important work on restoring budget cuts and now managed care, we had an historic appointment to the Supreme Court!
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| Arc and DDD Budget Update - Grants Restored, FAP and more
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| Monday, August 10, 2009 |
Grant programs, PUNS funding and other services are restored. See Director Teninty's memo below . . .
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| Action Alert on Health Care Reform
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| Monday, August 10, 2009 |
Arc Action Alert on health care reform and what you can do!
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| Arc and DDD Proposal on Grants Conversion to Medicaid
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| Wednesday, August 05, 2009 |
Rather than causing more harm to people getting services in grant programs by cutting another 30% or $22 million, Director Teninty is going to present a proposal to address the reduction without having to make direct funding cuts to grant programs. Part of this proposal is a conversion process for grants.
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| Arc and Private Health Insurance for Children with Special Needs Seminar
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| Wednesday, August 05, 2009 |
Save the Date! Join us on November 17th to learn more about new Illinois health insurance laws, health care reform, working with your insurance company, helpful resources and more!
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| Arc and DHS Social Service Advisory Committee
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| Wednesday, August 05, 2009 |
Phil is on the Secretary's Social Service Advisory Committee. Here is a summary of their meeting on August 3rd. See comments on contracts, back billing and Howe.
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| Arc and Government's Role as Protector of Disabled
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| Monday, August 03, 2009 |
Advocates will meet with Director Teninty this morning at 10:00 a.m. to discuss cuts to the Division of Developmental Disabilities budget . . .
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| Arc and DDD to Cut $22 Million
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| Monday, August 03, 2009 |
This week the Division of Developmental Disabilities will need to finalize a plan to reduce the Divisions budget by $22 million! The Director is forming a work group on this task.
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| Arc and People with Disabilities Caught in the Middle
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| Saturday, June 27, 2009 |
Front page of the Peoria Journal Star! Nice work Charlotte!
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| Arc Legal Action Being Considered
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| Friday, June 26, 2009 |
We have been talking to legal advocates about possible action against the "doomsday" budget.
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| Arc New Updated Rally and Legislative Forum List
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| Friday, June 19, 2009 |
You folks are terrific!!! This is a new and updated list of some of the rally's and media events I am aware of, sorry if I have missed any, I am running as fast as I can . . .
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| Arc and Govs Woes May Halt Closing
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| Wednesday, December 31, 2008 |
I thought I heard on the radio today that the Governor was not going to sign on to the borrowing to pay Medicaid providers. I am trying to confirm this. If this is true it is not good for us! More bad news about the closing of Howe, see story below from the Chicago Tribune. Friday, advocates will meet to discuss strategies on the closing of Howe. I think it is time for a glass of champagne! Tony Paulauski The Arc of Illinois 815-464-1832
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| Arc and Senate Restores DD Cuts
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| Wednesday, September 24, 2008 |
The Senate took action just on restoration of the cuts restored in SB 1103 (55-0) and SB 790 (40-15). Now both the House and the Senate have restored these cuts. They now move to the Governor's desk for his action . . .
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| Arc Action Alert on Monday and the Senate
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| Monday, September 22, 2008 |
Your calls to the local offices of your Senators have been very effective! Thank you! On Monday continue your calls only this time the Springfield office is the target! We cannot take anything for granted and we want to show strong bi-partisan support which means, both Democrats and Republicans are supporting the restoration of the cuts to disability and human services. By the way, the Senate has also called a general session for Monday so, if this is true, the Senate would be able to concur with the House action of restoration of the budget cuts! All of the Senators I talked to on Friday indicated they were getting many calls on the restoration of the cuts and intended to support our efforts on: Senate Bill 1103 and House Bill 6350. See letter below for talking points. Tony Paulauski The Arc of Illinois 708-206-1930
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| Arc and Memo from Director Teninty on Changes to the Waiver
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| Friday, September 12, 2008 |
Memo from Director Teninty on approval of amendments to the Medicaid Waiver. Tony Paulauski The Arc of Illinois 708-206-1930
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