This is going to be a fast and busy week with many important hearing around disability supports including the Budgeting for Results Commission and the new Medicaid reform… Read more »
Issues of the Day
Mabley Center Story
The hearing to close state institutions are scheduled to take place soon. The hearing for the closing of Mabley in Dixon is set for Monday and the… Read more »
Arc’s Amazing New Autism Resource
I have been on the road the last two days and have great information I want to share with you regarding opportunities with the Ligas Consent Decree…. Read more »
Jacksonville Hearing Date Set
Mark Doyle has been hired by the Dept. of Human Services to coordinate the closings of the developmental and mental health centers ordered by the Governor. Mark is the CEO… Read more »
Arc Update – October 6, 2011
We had an excellent meeting with Director Kevin Casey on Monday. He brings to the Director’s position great experience and advocacy skills. We are going to need his skills and… Read more »
Arbitrator Says Quinn Cannot Close Facilities
Yesterday while I was meeting with the new Director of the Division of Developmental Disabilities, Kevin Casey, an arbitrator ruled that Governor Quinn cannot violate his agreement with the union… Read more »
New Class Action Lawsuit Filed
As you read this report, I am on my way to the Capitol to meet with Director Casey. Bob Farley has filed another lawsuit against the State… Read more »
Moving to Community Care
A couple of days ago I mentioned I had a meeting with the Chicago Tribune Editorial Board to talk about closing state institutions and investing in community… Read more »
Arc Update on Mabley Hearing and New State of the States Ranking
Shirley Perez, Executive Director of the Family Support Network and I met with State Senator Heather Steans on Tuesday. Senator Steans is a strong supporter of community services and Chairperson… Read more »
Arc Action Alert on Mabley
Please forward widely to other advocates for community. URGENT ACTION NEEDED! Call today to make sure Illinois closes Mabley Developmental Center! This is what fighting the institutional bias looks… Read more »