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The Arc of Illinois 74th Annual Convention
May 1-2, 2024
We are hosting our 74th Annual Convention this spring. Our theme is “Advocacy for All”. This year’s focus is getting back to our grassroots advocacy, ensuring that across the lifespan that individuals and families have the services and supports needed to live the fullest life possible.
Our annual convention will be held on May 1-2, 2024 at the Marriott in Bloomington-Normal, however this is a hybrid in-person and remote event.
A track of breakout sessions will be presented in Spanish.
Click here to view the full brochure and mail in your registration: Englisho Español
Thank you to The Arc of Illinois 74th Annual Convention Sponsors!
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Comcast NBC Universal EP!C Life's Plan, Inc. Tarrytown Expocare Pharmacy
Inclusion Sponsor ACES$ Financial Management Services Association for Individual Development Molina Healthcare Ray Graham Association Sertoma Star Services Supportive Housing Providers Association The Guided Tour
The Senate is in at Noon today, and the House is back in Session tomorrow. Below is a list of some disability related legislation we are watching.
Please join us this Thursday, April 11, at 10:30 am for the next module in our Legislative Advocacy Webinar Series!
This collaboration between Going Home Coalition and Speak Up and Speak Out Summit is presented by The Arc of Illinois with funding through The Coleman Foundation and The Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities.
The Legislative Advocacy Webinar Series is provided to the public for free.
Going Home Coalition members are present at The Disability Policy Seminar taking place this week in Washington D.C.
Image Description: L-R: Carol Rosen, Amy Newell, and Shauna Gustafson, Carole Rosen and Mia Ives-Rublee, Carole Rosen and Liz Weintraub
Image Description: Top L-R: Elian Sorensen, Tia Nelis, and Nancy Brown. Bottom L-R: Caitlin Crabb, Sharon Costabile, Bridget Brown
GHC members will be meeting with the offices of United States Senators Tammy Duckworth and Dick Durbin's offices on Wednesday, April 10th.
Interested in knowing more about Going Home Coalition? Head on over to our website, www.goinghomeillinois.org.
What Does Being an Advocate Mean to You?
As the mom of an adult living with a disability advocacy means using my voice filled with passion, lived experience, and conviction to take action to create change! In both my professional and private life, I speak up to help address problems of inequality in both funding and services for individuals living with intellectual/developmental disabilities. My life’s work is to ensure that every individual has the option to live, love and laugh in their community!
Team Mom forever…
- Shirley Perez, Director of Family Support Network & Ligas Family Advocate, at The Arc of Illinois
"To me, advocacy means learning to find your voice and supporting others to do the same – especially those whose voices are likely to be drowned out by the noise of the crowd. In a literal sense, it can mean communicating to others the importance of certain policies, or your opinion on things, or even meeting with your legislators. In a metaphorical sense, it can mean moving the needle toward positive change or creating small ripples of impact in your community. Advocacy is not an inherent skill – it takes practice and gusto. But with the support of one another, we can accomplish great things!"
- Annie Bruno, LCSW, QIDP, Ligas Family Advocate Central & Southern Illinois at The Arc of Illinois
Amplifying the Voices of Survivors
Are you 18 years of age or older and do you live in Illinois!
Have you ever been afraid of your intimate partner?
If yes to these questions, you may be eligible to participate in a voluntary research study. Participation includes a focus group discussion to inform domestic violence & intimate partner violence services, supports, and programs in Illinois.
Your participation will take approximately 90 minutes and you will receive $50 upon completion. If interested, click on the button below where you will be asked questions to see if you are eligible.
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