Dear ,Plan on joining us for The Arc’s Annual Convention, April 23-24 at the Hilton in Lisle.Our convention will feature twenty five presentation featuring best practice and national
trends.
Topics including:

“Digging For Treasure in People (Without Getting Buried Alive)”
Caroline McGraw
“The Implementation of the Affordable Care Act in Illinois”
Stephanie Altman, J.D.

    “Rebalancing The Big Picture:
A Real Turning Point for Illinois”
Director Kevin Casey, Director Sheila Romano,
Tony Records

The Ligas Consent Decree! The Governor’s Rebalancing Initiative! Employment First! Federal
Home & Community Rule Changes! The 1115 Medicaid Transformation Waiver! The Blueprint
for System Redesign! The Illinois Disability System is on its way to major changes in the way it
supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This session will highlight
the way the current community system will have to retool to keep up with these changes and
build inclusive communities.

Complete program and registration information


Tony Paulauski
Executive Director
The Arc of Illinois
20901 S. LaGrange Rd. Suite 209
Frankfort, IL 60423
815-464-1832 (OFFICE)
815-464-1832 (CELL)
Tony@www.thearcofil.org