As you can see by these two stories the Governor’s decision to close Mabley and Jacksonville is really begining to heat up. Tony Quinn makes idle threats… Read more »
Issues of the Day
Arc Update and IL Budget Deficit
Leaders in The Arc: Last Friday, I met with Rep Chris Nybo in Lombard to discuss disability issues. Rep Nybo has a Disability Advisory Committee which… Read more »
Arc and Now There Are 14 States Without Institutions
When I was in Denver for our national convention, I had the pleasure of seeing David Braddock’s Keynote Presentation, “Challenges in Developmental Disabilities. This was one of… Read more »
Arc Update on the Closing of Mabley and Jacksonville
Leaders in The Arc: Once again we are faced with the closing of state institutions. This time the Governor has decided to close Mabley in Dixon and… Read more »
Arc Action Alert on Combating Autism Bill
Leaders in The Arc: This is an important bill related to developmental disabilities as well as autism and the LEND Program at the Institute… Read more »
Arc and DHS Indirect Cost Link
Leaders in The Arc: Phil Milsk represented The Arc on the CSA Workgroup. I just discovered that this information has not been sent to you by DHS! Let… Read more »
Arc US Convention Review
Leaders in The Arc: It was a busy and productive Arc Convention in Denver this past weekend. Our Illinois Delegation was very active with presentations and awards! Nancy Webster, a… Read more »
Arc Health Care Reform Seminar
Leaders in The Arc: Plan to join us on Thursday, October 6, 2011, for a very informative seminar, “Update on Health Care Reform for Children with Special Needs”,… Read more »
Arc is Back
Leaders in The Arc: I got back from a great Arc Convention in Denver last night and ready for a busy week. Last Friday I was contacted… Read more »
Arc and Human Services Commission to Meet in Chicago
The Human Services Commission is meeting in Chicago, Friday, Sept. 8th. The Commission is seeking testimony on cuts to made in the FY 2012 State Budget and… Read more »