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7/29/2010 Arc Update and Documents on Closure Protocol This morning, Phil Milsk, Eileen Durkin and I met with Senator Steans to discuss cash flow, budget cuts, Howe and other disability issues . . .

7/28/2010 Health Care Reform and Children with Special Health Care Needs Join us for a day on health care reform and what it means to children with special health care needs.

7/28/2010 Arc and Much Still Needs to be Done for Americans with Disabilities Shawn Jeffers makes the Chicago Tribune. Well done Shawn!

7/27/2010 President and Marca Bristo Remarks at White House While we were celebrating the ADA in Springfield, the President hosted an ADA Celebration at the White House. The Presidents comments follow but take a look at the video of the celebration and at the 4:40 mark see our friend Marca Bristo address the crowd from the White House!

7/27/2010 Most Howe Workers Moved to Other Institutions We had a great ADA Celebration at the Governors mansion yesterday. We appreciate the leadership of Craig Morrison at AceS$ and his staff for hosting the event!

7/26/2010 Lack of Budget Solutions Hurting States Neediest Charlotte Cronin is featured in this Op Ed in the Peoria Journal Star. Great job Charlotte!

7/23/2010 Deadbeat Illinois Here is a story from Crains about how much the state owes non-profits in Illinois. The numbers are no less than astounding amounting to $490,300,000! Here is a link to the list of the money owed by organization put together by Illinois Partners for Human Services . . .

7/23/2010 Seguin Lends State $1.8 Million Great letter to the editor from our friends at Seguin Services . . .

7/22/2010 Preventive Services Covered Under Health Care Reform An extremely important aspect of health care reform is preventive services. Starting in September, insurance plans will be required to pay the entire cost of recommended, preventive services.

7/22/2010 Arc US Launches National Disability Needs Survey Today, The Arc of the United States launched a disability needs survey: FINDS. We encourage you to take the survey and share this information with other advocates.

7/22/2010 Arc Update and Budget Cuts in Oregon I am meeting with the officers of the Illinois Conference of Executives to map out our agenda for the new fiscal year . . .

7/22/2010 Rockford Service Agencies Fear More Cuts Arc President Jacki Neil Boss and Matt Toohey are quoted in this story on the budget cuts.

7/21/2010 Arc and DDD On Line Training on Reporting Abuse and Neglect I am meeting today with James Parker, Deputy Administrator at HFS on the Managed Care Pilot and independent service coordination.

7/20/2010 Disability Community Rallies to Protect Independence About 150 advocates turned out at the Thompson Center for a protest on the cuts to disability services!

7/20/2010 FSN Webinar on What State Budget Means to Families and People with Disabilities Join Charlotte Cronin and Director Teninty for a Webinar on the state budget and what it means for people with disabilities and their families.

7/19/2010 US Department of Justice Joins Farley Lawsuit The Justice Department is participating in Bob Farley's lawsuit against the State of Illinois on the behalf of medically fragile disabled persons (Katie Beckett Waiver). Here is Bob's press release.

7/19/2010 Sec. Saddler SSAC Summary Phil Milsk, Arc's Governmental Affairs Consultant serves on Sec. Saddler's Social Services Advisory Committee. Here is Phil's summary of that meeting last week.

7/19/2010 Chicago Community Trust Funding Opportunity I want to share with you that the Chicago Community Trust has $1.5 million available in Bridge Funding to: Meet increased programmatic needs; Support program conclusion or transition . . .

7/15/2010 Cross Disability Rally Monday Support a Cross-Disability Rally to Say No to State Budget Cuts! See details below.

7/13/2010 Early Intervention Task Force Recommendations Attached is a report and recommendations from the Early Intervention Task Force to the Illinois General Assembly.

7/13/2010 Arc and DHS Letter on New Contractual Requirements I am headed to Indianapolis today and tomorrow for meetings with Peter Berns Arc US Executive Director. Below is a letter about the new contractual requirements for providers from Mary-Lisa Sullivan.

7/12/2010 Spending for Disabled Voice of the People in todays Chicago Tribune! Well done Ann, Charlotte and Tony!

7/12/2010 Now is the Time to Make Changes for People with Disabilities Today I was in Chicago meeting with Nora Fox Handler for her orientation as a new member of The Arcs Board. Welcome Nora! Here is a TV News story on The Arc of Rock Island County and the budget crisis . . .

7/9/2010 Arc Managed Care Update Jim Parker, Deputy Administrator for Medical Programs at the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services, HFS, hosted a meeting of advocates on Thursday to get feedback from advocates on the Managed Care Pilot. Both Faye Manaster the Director of our Family to Family Health Care & Education Center and I attended this meeting.

7/9/2010 Fiscal Problems Worsen Significantly as FY 2010 Ends Comptroller Dan Hynes has released his final report on Illinois finances for Fiscal Year 2010 and it is not pretty! Here is a link to the entire 4 page report . . .

7/8/2010 Arc Update and No Borrowing Vote Until After Election Today, Jim Parker from the Dept of Health Care & Family Services will update advocates on the status of the Managed Care Pilot . . .

7/7/2010 Arc Update and Wrong Budget Cuts My letter to the editor ran in the Chicago Tribune today and many other papers in Illinois. I also sent this to the Governor and legislators. I have been meeting over the weekend with a cross-disability coalition to address the budget cuts to disability services . . .

7/7/2010 CEO Position Opening at Ray Graham Please circulate this position opening with others. The Arc wishes Cathy Flicker Terrill well in her next endeavor.

7/7/2010 Arc Action Alert on Budget Cuts As we continue to work on strategies regarding the recent budget cuts, I need information from you. Please take a few minutes to answer these questions.

7/7/2010 Another CEO Position Opening Please circulate this position opening with other advocates.

7/6/2010 Director Teninty's Web Cast on Budget for DDD I am taking today off but I wanted to share with you the link to Director Tenintys web-cast on the budget for the Division of Developmental Disabilities . . .

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Wednesday, July 07, 2010

Arc Action Alert on Budget Cuts As we continue to work on strategies regarding the recent budget cuts, I need information from you. Please take a few minutes to answer these questions.

The Arc of U.S. Legislative Alerts

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

The Capitol Insider Newsletter In this issue: Action Alerts Major Events Last Week Major Events Today Major Events Ahead *Announcements

Wednesday, July 07, 2010

The Disability Policy Collaboration ACTION ALERT - What Will Happen to Medicaid? Urge your Senators to support the extension of the FMAP increase!

Wednesday, July 07, 2010

ACTION ALERT - Help Pass The ABLE Act In This Congress HELP PASS THE ABLE ACT IN THIS CONGRESS! Take Action! Contact Your Representatives to Convene a Hearing and Vote on the ABLE Act.

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Upcoming Events

Legal & Future Care Planning for Your Relative with a Developmental Disability, presented by Theresa Varnet, J.D., Countryside
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Date: 9/17/2010
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Planning for Children & Adults with Special Needs for Today and Tomorrow!, presented by Brian Rubin, J.D. & Sherri Schneider, Park Ridge
Date: 9/23/2010
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Communication and Creativity - Essential Tools for These Changing Times, presented by Al Condeluci, Ph.D., Oak Lawn
Date: 10/6/2010
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