The Budgeteers are meeting right now to determine if there will be a budget agreement this year. Please call or send a message to every member of the budget group right now.
Ask them to pass a state budget before the end of May! AND support in budget negotiations the inclusion of:
Wage increase for DSPs to ensure Illinois addresses the staffing crisis that limits people with disabilities’ ability to be full participants in community life.
Support the restoration of funding for DD grants: Arc Life Span, The Autism Program, Epilepsy, Best Buddies and Respite. The Governor is proposing a 5% cut after a previous 5% cut two years ago. These services offer important connections and resources needed for families now more than ever.
Funding for the restoration of dental services for people with disabilities. The previous bill has not moved out of the legislature and there is a call to advocate for funding to be included in the budget.
Here are the list of key legislators:
Title
First Name
Last Name
Phone Number
Sen.
William
Brady
877-573-0846
Sen.
John
Cullerton
877-867-1178
Sen.
Don
Harmon
877-936-8450
Sen.
Chris
Nybo
877-936-8449
Sen.
Sue
Rezin
877-876-5447
Sen.
Heather
Steans
877-867-0016
Sen.
Dave
Syverson
877-867-0275
Sen.
Chuck
Weaver
877-867-0403
Rep.
Michael
Madigan
877-867-0624
Rep.
Mark
Batinick
877-858-1373
Rep.
Patricia
Bellock
877-859-9267
Rep.
Tom
Demmer
877-864-2996
Rep.
Jim
Durkin
877-863-9798
Rep.
Sara
Feigenholtz
877-706-1018
Rep.
Barbara
Flynn Currie
877-864-0351
Rep.
Robyn
Gabel
877-898-8002
Rep.
Greg
Harris
877-889-9711
Rep.
Sheri
Jesiel
877-586-2624
Meg Cooch
Executive Director
The Arc of Illinois
20901 S. LaGrange Rd. Suite 209
Frankfort, IL 60423
815-464-1832 (OFFICE) Meg@thearcofil.org
