The IL ABLE program is administered by the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office, where we believe that, with the right financial tools, people with disabilities can be empowered to live self-determined lives and achieve their dreams.
But don’t take our word for it.Please attend or listen in at the May 1, IL ABLE breakout session “Me and My IL ABLE Account: Self-Advocates’ Perspectives” from 4:00 – 5:00 PM. Self-advocates and IL ABLE Account Owners – including Tom - will share their personal stories about how they are achieving a better life experience with their IL ABLE Accounts.
And, if you attend the Conference in-person, remember to stop by the IL ABLE table where Illinois Treasurer’s Office staff will be available in-person both days to answer questions and share information about IL ABLE.
IL ABLE Accounts can be an important tool in the disability financial planning toolbox. They make it possible for eligible people with disabilities and their families to save and invest their money for expenses related to living with a disability while maintaining federal benefits. IL ABLE Accounts can stand alone or compliment a special needs trust.
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The Arc Staff and Executive Forum had a chance to meet on Friday, April 19th, with special guest The Arc US new CEO, Katy Neas! It was a great opportunity to connect and hear Katy's perspective in her new role.
L-R: Mary Ann Bibat, Lutheran Social Services, Adam Gonzalez, El Valor, Lori Opiela, UCP Seguin, Michael Glanz, The Arc of the Quad Cities Area, Katy Neas, The Arc, Shirley Perez, Kelly Berardelli, Sertoma Star Services, Becca Schroeder, Stephanie Norwood, AID, Colleen Rosa, Envision Unlimited
L-R: Michael Glanz, Colleen Rosa, Shirley Perez, Becca Schroeder
The House and Senate are out this week and there are 31 days before the scheduled May 24 adjournment date. See below for an update on disability legislation in Illinois.
Going Home Coalition will be meeting with Division of Developmental Disabilities staff this Friday, April 26th at 3:00 pm.Please contact Elian Sorensen, Going Home Coalition Coordinator, elian@thearcofil.org to be added to GHC’s email list.
Carole Rosen, on behalf of Going Home Coalition and REV UP Illinois, participated in the Chicagoland Autism Connection Spring Fling event on Saturday, April 20, 2024. So many fantastic folks and resources were on hand!!!
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Let’s supportREV UP Illinois/Going Home Coalition member Da Wen Mei who is participating on this national panel!
At this AAPD National Community Event, you will hear from disabled grassroots activists fighting for voting access for the disability community nationwide. REV UP’s mission is to build the power of the disability vote through increasing civic engagement in the disability community and improving the accessibility of elections.
Moderating this discussion is REV UP Coalitions Coordinator, Alexia Kemerling, who will be joined by three disability advocates from around the country: Amie Jean, Da Wen Mei, and Jon McGovern.
Earlier this April, The Arc of Illinois met with AAPD’s President and CEO, Maria Town and was been awarded the REV UP Illinois designation through The American Association for People with Disabilities. We are mission driven and creating a coalition of individuals and organizations who want to get the word out about the importance of voting!!! We can support you or your organization by helping you or your participants to register to vote, doing a video interview of your voter registration story or stories of inaccessibility at polling places, through informational webinars, in-person events or facilitating your creating a unique voting project to share with others across Illinois.
We are interested in what voting means to you!
Let us know if you would like to be a part of the REV UP Illinois kick-off meeting!!!
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REV UP Illinois’ Carole Rosen and Elian Sorensen met REV UP Coalitions Coordinator, Alexia Kemerling, at the recent Disability Policy Seminar in Washington D.C.
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