Happy Birthday Medicaid and Medicare! Remind Friends, Family and Policy Makers Why These Programs are Critical For People with Disabilities! Here is a great info graphic from Little Lobbyists: From… Read more »
US Legislative Alerts
The Arc of Illinois Federal Update
Just out – June 25 “Supported Employment Action Team: Speak Up to Get the Job You Want” training for advocates, families and community organizations. Here is the flier. This training… Read more »
The Arc of Illinois – Going Home Rally
Today, more than 250 self advocates, families and community organizations are rallying in the rotunda of the State Capitol to advocate for increased funding for community living (including increased pay… Read more »
Below is from the Arc of the United States about federal advocacy: Medicaid/LTSS: President Signs MFP Extension On April 18, President Trump signed the Medicaid Services Investment and Accountability Act… Read more »
The Arc of Illinois Update – SDA & National Action Alert
The Division on Friday released new guidance and FAQs about self directed assistance. This is important for families with home based services who use SDAs to help support individuals. Providers… Read more »
The Arc of Illinois Update
STATE Speak Up and Speak Out Registration Out! Last year Speak Up and Speak Out sold out faster than ever before! Don’t miss it – register now! Here is the… Read more »
Celebrate the Olmstead Supreme Court Decision by Acting Today!
On June 22, The Arc of Illinois along with disability advocates across the country celebrate the 19th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Olmstead decision, which has forced states to offer… Read more »
The Arc Federal Update
Happy Friday! Although we have been focused this week on Springfield, the federal government continues to make disability policy. Check out this update from the Arc of the United States:… Read more »
The Arc of Illinois State and Federal Update
New Member/Key Stakeholder Survey – Please fill out today. Here is a word document for those who need greater accessibility. Take 7 minutes or less to help the Arc of Illinois… Read more »
Action Needed – Witness Slips & Follow Up from Executive Forum
Thanks to all those who joined last week’s Executive Forum! Sorry about the late issues with the phone line. SAVE THE DATE – June 6 Executive Forum (Medicaid Managed Care)… Read more »