The Arc of Illinois, through a grant from the Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities, administers the Financial Assistance for Training and distributes consumer stipend funds to enable people with developmental disabilities and their family members to attend conferences of their choice that are directly related to developmental disability issues.
An in-state or out-of-state conference directly related to developmental disabilities. Assistance may be provided for:
Participants are limited to a maximum of two stipends per year per individual or family within funding limit.
The application form below must be completed and submitted with an attached copy of the conference brochure, as well as the completed conference registration form.
The following guidelines apply for eligibility consideration:
Applicants are notified in writing following the review team’s decision. The maximum financial assistance per year is $400/person or $700/family. Every effort is made to ensure the stipends are received before the scheduled event. Denials may be appealed in writing to The Arc of Illinois.
People using stipends must complete and submit a post-conference evaluation form and are expected to:
If you have been denied a consumer stipend after submitting a complete application, you may appeal the denial. To appeal a denial, write a letter stating the reasons for your appeal and either fax or mail it to:
9980 190th Street, Suite C
Mokena, IL 60448
The Arc of Illinois, through a grant from the Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities, administers the Consumer Stipend Program and distributes consumer stipend funds to enable people with developmental disabilities and their family members to attend conferences of their choice that are directly related to developmental disability issues.
Due to the pandemic, there is a need for trainings, important meetings and conferences to be virtual. This program will now allow stipends to pay for the assistive technology needed to attend virtual events.
Limitations:
If you have been denied a consumer stipend after submitting a complete application, you may appeal the denial. To appeal a denial, write a letter stating the reasons for your appeal and either fax or mail it to:
9980 190th Street, Suite C
Mokena, IL 60448