As usual the FY19 Proposed Budget Summary leaked this morning. I outlined some of the topline issues. I am headed down to listen to the budget address and the department’s detailed presentations. If you have any specific line items not listened below, let me know and I can ask about them. More to follow later... Read more »
The Arc is in Springfield today to listen to the Governor’s Budget Address – More on that soon! Stop HR 620 It looks like the House might call HR 620 tomorrow, Thursday so we need to keep up the calls, email and social media. Remember HR 620 would water down the ADA and set up... Read more »
Call Today! A vote in the House of Representatives on HR 620, the ADA Education and Reform Act, is expected this week. Call your legislator to vote NO on HR 620. Why does this matter to people with disabilities? This bill would remove any consequence for businesses with architectural barriers that violate the ADA, a... Read more »
Job Opportunities: Join The Arc of Illinois to help support individuals and families and work with advocates to strengthen the system for people living in the community. We have three positions available that offer a flexible location and potential work from home opportunities! Latino Outreach Coordinator – Life Span Ligas Family Advocate – 2 North... Read more »
Please join us for some or all of the following events, trainings and educational opportunities: Feb 9 – Register now to join the Disability Forum with the Attorney General Candidates on Feb 9 at 3 pm at Access Living in Chicago. You can also join online through streaming. The Arc’s Life Span Luncheon Webinars are... Read more »
Lawmakers return this week to Springfield for the legislative session, but the general sense is that because of the primary on March 20, the opportunities to pass legislation will be very concentrated to April and May following the spring break recess. The Arc continues to focus on bills that will improve the lives of people... Read more »
We have enough updates this week that I have split things into at least two weeks. First the federal level updates: Trump Signs Family Caregivers Act A new law will require the federal government to develop a national strategy to address the needs of family caregivers, including those supporting people with developmental disabilities. Read More > TRUMP’S... Read more »
The Arc of Illinois Update Huge thanks to all those who attended and watched the Gubernatorial Candidates’ Forum this week. We co-sponsored with more than 30 disability organizations. Five of the candidates attended and more than 700 people watched in person, via a live stream or following the event from around the state. If you... Read more »
Hope everyone is having a good Thursday. I wanted to share a couple of updates: 1) Yesterday, a number of Arc leaders participated in the CMS Region V meeting. A shout out to IARF for leading the planning of the day. The two topics were the HCBS rule implementation and the workforce crisis. In addition... Read more »
ILLINOIS PARTNERS IN POLICYMAKING APPLICATION DEADLINE COMING SOON – SPREAD THE WORD PARTNERS IN POLICYMAKING® (also known as PARTNERS) is a leadership training program designed for parents of school age children with developmental disabilities and adults with disabilities. PARTNERS teaches leadership skills, and the process of developing positive partnerships with elected officials and other policymakers who... Read more »