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CSH and the Illinois Housing Development Authority are pleased to announce that applications are now available for the 2026 Illinois Supportive Housing Institute. Here is more information, including the application and information about two informational webinars: www.csh.org/2025/11/rfa-...
Applications are Open for the 2026 Illinois Supportive Housing Institute - Corporation for Supportive Housing
About the Institute Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH) and the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) are excited to announce their partnership for the 2026 Illinois Supportive Housing In...
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December 8, 2025 at 10:04 PM
CSH and the Illinois Housing Development Authority are pleased to announce that applications are now available for the 2026 Illinois Supportive Housing Institute. Here is more information, including the application and information about two informational webinars: www.csh.org/2025/11/rfa-...
The IDD System Redesign Coalition will host Dignity in Pay Provider Feedback Sessions. Sessions focus on the processes in place that Providers navigate to support people pursuing employment.
12/9/2025: 10:00 am
12/10/2025: 2:30 pm
Register here: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
12/9/2025: 10:00 am
12/10/2025: 2:30 pm
Register here: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
Microsoft Forms
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December 4, 2025 at 11:26 PM
The IDD System Redesign Coalition will host Dignity in Pay Provider Feedback Sessions. Sessions focus on the processes in place that Providers navigate to support people pursuing employment.
12/9/2025: 10:00 am
12/10/2025: 2:30 pm
Register here: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
12/9/2025: 10:00 am
12/10/2025: 2:30 pm
Register here: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
Happy International Day of Persons with Disabilities, recognized each year on December 3. Here is a piece from the World Health Organization talking about the day. www.emro.who.int/media/news/i... #WHO #InternationalDayOfPersonswithDisabilities
WHO EMRO - International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2025: fostering disability-inclusive societies
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December 3, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Happy International Day of Persons with Disabilities, recognized each year on December 3. Here is a piece from the World Health Organization talking about the day. www.emro.who.int/media/news/i... #WHO #InternationalDayOfPersonswithDisabilities
Virtual Resource Fair. The Chicago Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities will hold a Virtual Resource Fair on December 3 from 11AM-1PM to spotlight partners in the Chicago area with programs and services for people with disabilities. Register Here: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Microsoft Forms
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December 2, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Virtual Resource Fair. The Chicago Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities will hold a Virtual Resource Fair on December 3 from 11AM-1PM to spotlight partners in the Chicago area with programs and services for people with disabilities. Register Here: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
ICDD will be closed on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28. ICDD wishes the Illinois Community and people every where a safe and reflective four days. We look forward to continued engagement and collaboration to "lead change in Illinois . . " icdd.illinois.gov
Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities
This project was supported, in part by grant numbers 19/2001ILSCDD-02, from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201. Grantees unde...
icdd.illinois.gov
November 26, 2025 at 6:10 PM
ICDD will be closed on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28. ICDD wishes the Illinois Community and people every where a safe and reflective four days. We look forward to continued engagement and collaboration to "lead change in Illinois . . " icdd.illinois.gov
TAP/IDHD/LEND Webinar Series
Date: December 2, 2025 from 1pm-2pm
TITLE: Illinois Training Initiative to Support People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities with Co-Occurring Behavioral Health Challenges
Click this link to register: uic.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Date: December 2, 2025 from 1pm-2pm
TITLE: Illinois Training Initiative to Support People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities with Co-Occurring Behavioral Health Challenges
Click this link to register: uic.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Video Conferencing, Web Conferencing, Webinars, Screen Sharing
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November 24, 2025 at 9:43 PM
TAP/IDHD/LEND Webinar Series
Date: December 2, 2025 from 1pm-2pm
TITLE: Illinois Training Initiative to Support People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities with Co-Occurring Behavioral Health Challenges
Click this link to register: uic.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Date: December 2, 2025 from 1pm-2pm
TITLE: Illinois Training Initiative to Support People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities with Co-Occurring Behavioral Health Challenges
Click this link to register: uic.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Here is a photo taken of many people at a recent Protect Our Care Retreat. "Protect Our Care – Illinois is a statewide coalition of health care advocates, providers, and consumers joining together to protect and defend Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act." www.protectourcareil.org #Medicaid #ACA
November 20, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Here is a photo taken of many people at a recent Protect Our Care Retreat. "Protect Our Care – Illinois is a statewide coalition of health care advocates, providers, and consumers joining together to protect and defend Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act." www.protectourcareil.org #Medicaid #ACA
The next Knowledge is Power Session is scheduled for Wednesday, November 19, 2025, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. CT. Hosted by ICDD and Access Living, Knowledge is Power sessions include updates on federal policy issues that impact Illinois. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: KIP Meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: KIP Meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:07 AM
The next Knowledge is Power Session is scheduled for Wednesday, November 19, 2025, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. CT. Hosted by ICDD and Access Living, Knowledge is Power sessions include updates on federal policy issues that impact Illinois. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
The next session of Knowledge is Power is this Wednesday, November 19, from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. The online sessions share federal policy updates and their impact on Illinois. Link to register: votervoice.net/BroadcastLin... After registering, you will receive a confirmation email.
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: KIP Meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: KIP Meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
votervoice.net
November 17, 2025 at 10:02 PM
The next session of Knowledge is Power is this Wednesday, November 19, from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. The online sessions share federal policy updates and their impact on Illinois. Link to register: votervoice.net/BroadcastLin... After registering, you will receive a confirmation email.
On Friday, November 21, the Illinois Commission to End Hunger will host: Save Our SNAP: 101 on Pending Changes in Illinois. Attend and "learn more about these pending changes at a high-level and how to support neighbors across Illinois..." Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #SNAP
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Save Our SNAP: 101 on Pending Changes in Illinois. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
On July 4, 2025, the federal government passed a new law that makes significant changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps). All states, including Il...
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November 14, 2025 at 3:49 PM
On Friday, November 21, the Illinois Commission to End Hunger will host: Save Our SNAP: 101 on Pending Changes in Illinois. Attend and "learn more about these pending changes at a high-level and how to support neighbors across Illinois..." Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #SNAP
The IDD System Redesign Coalition is hosting Dignity in Pay Provider Feedback Sessions. They will focus on processes Providers navigate to support a person pursuing work.
Session Dates:
12/9/25: 10:00 am – 11:30 am
12/10/25: 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Register: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
Session Dates:
12/9/25: 10:00 am – 11:30 am
12/10/25: 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Register: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
Microsoft Forms
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November 13, 2025 at 10:09 PM
The IDD System Redesign Coalition is hosting Dignity in Pay Provider Feedback Sessions. They will focus on processes Providers navigate to support a person pursuing work.
Session Dates:
12/9/25: 10:00 am – 11:30 am
12/10/25: 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Register: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
Session Dates:
12/9/25: 10:00 am – 11:30 am
12/10/25: 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Register: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
SNAP funding stopped as of 11/1/25 due to the gov't shutdown. Many IL residents with developmental disabilities could lose food access. ICDD is calling for volunteers to be on standby to support food access for the community. Here is a link to volunteer: forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/Respon...
Microsoft Forms
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November 5, 2025 at 3:54 PM
SNAP funding stopped as of 11/1/25 due to the gov't shutdown. Many IL residents with developmental disabilities could lose food access. ICDD is calling for volunteers to be on standby to support food access for the community. Here is a link to volunteer: forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/Respon...
"Threats to Health and Hunger During the Shutdown and Beyond"
A Webinar hosted by the Coalition on Human Needs
Thursday, Nov. 6
4 p.m. Eastern Time
This webinar will examine how the shutdown is affecting people across the country . .
Register Here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
A Webinar hosted by the Coalition on Human Needs
Thursday, Nov. 6
4 p.m. Eastern Time
This webinar will examine how the shutdown is affecting people across the country . .
Register Here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Threats to Health and Hunger: The Shutdown and Beyond. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
The federal government shutdown continues — and families across the country are facing real hardships as they face reduced and delayed SNAP benefits, skyrocketing health premiums, and other rising cos...
us02web.zoom.us
November 4, 2025 at 10:07 PM
"Threats to Health and Hunger During the Shutdown and Beyond"
A Webinar hosted by the Coalition on Human Needs
Thursday, Nov. 6
4 p.m. Eastern Time
This webinar will examine how the shutdown is affecting people across the country . .
Register Here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
A Webinar hosted by the Coalition on Human Needs
Thursday, Nov. 6
4 p.m. Eastern Time
This webinar will examine how the shutdown is affecting people across the country . .
Register Here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
On Tuesday, November 4 at 4 p.m. Eastern join a grassroots Virtual Town Hall for parents, self-advocates, and teachers. The Town Hall will talk about the current threats to students with disabilities and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Register Here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Join a Virtual Town Hall to Protect Children with Disabilities & Protect IDEA. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the w...
Co-Hosted by COPAA, Center for Learner Equity, The Arc, Council for Exceptional Children, National Center for Learning Disabilities, National Down Syndrome Congress
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November 3, 2025 at 5:44 PM
On Tuesday, November 4 at 4 p.m. Eastern join a grassroots Virtual Town Hall for parents, self-advocates, and teachers. The Town Hall will talk about the current threats to students with disabilities and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Register Here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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On 11/1, SNAP may be stopped due to the government shutdown, affecting 42m people, including many with developmental #disabilities
If you are a person with DD who receives SNAP, NACDD has a guide to help you find resources & know how getting help could affect SSI benefits.
If you are a person with DD who receives SNAP, NACDD has a guide to help you find resources & know how getting help could affect SSI benefits.
October 29, 2025 at 9:56 PM
On 11/1, SNAP may be stopped due to the government shutdown, affecting 42m people, including many with developmental #disabilities
If you are a person with DD who receives SNAP, NACDD has a guide to help you find resources & know how getting help could affect SSI benefits.
If you are a person with DD who receives SNAP, NACDD has a guide to help you find resources & know how getting help could affect SSI benefits.
This Friday, 10/31/2025, WOW Meetings convene again. Join WOW on Fridays at 10 AM as Self Advocates connect to talk about things that are important to self advocates!
WOW Meeting REBOOT! With Chuy and Tavarus!
Fridays 10am Central
Join Zoom:
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#WOW #SelfAdvocates
WOW Meeting REBOOT! With Chuy and Tavarus!
Fridays 10am Central
Join Zoom:
us02web.zoom.us/j/7086981579
#WOW #SelfAdvocates
Join our Cloud HD Video Meeting
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October 31, 2025 at 2:20 PM
This Friday, 10/31/2025, WOW Meetings convene again. Join WOW on Fridays at 10 AM as Self Advocates connect to talk about things that are important to self advocates!
WOW Meeting REBOOT! With Chuy and Tavarus!
Fridays 10am Central
Join Zoom:
us02web.zoom.us/j/7086981579
#WOW #SelfAdvocates
WOW Meeting REBOOT! With Chuy and Tavarus!
Fridays 10am Central
Join Zoom:
us02web.zoom.us/j/7086981579
#WOW #SelfAdvocates
Statement from the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities: "State Councils on Developmental Disabilities Express Concern over Recent Layoffs U.S. Department of Education and SAMHSA" nacdd.org/state-counci... #NACDD #SAMHSA
State Councils on Developmental Disabilities Express Concern over Recent Layoffs U.S. Department of Education and SAMHSA
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October 29, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Statement from the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities: "State Councils on Developmental Disabilities Express Concern over Recent Layoffs U.S. Department of Education and SAMHSA" nacdd.org/state-counci... #NACDD #SAMHSA
Here is a story from Politico about a large group of states suing the Federal Administration over the withholding of SNAP Benefits: "25 states sue Trump admin over withholding food aid funding" www.politico.com/news/2025/10... #Politico #SNAP
25 states sue Trump admin over withholding food aid funding
Nearly 42 million low-income Americans will lose their food aid benefits on Saturday barring any federal intervention or funding patch.
www.politico.com
October 28, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Here is a story from Politico about a large group of states suing the Federal Administration over the withholding of SNAP Benefits: "25 states sue Trump admin over withholding food aid funding" www.politico.com/news/2025/10... #Politico #SNAP
Here is a message from The Arc of Illinois: Feeling Overwhelmed? Join Our Virtual Family Support Group – Oct 28 at 4:30 PM- How to Handle More Than You Can Handle, featuring guest speaker Amanda Griffith-Atkins, MS LMFT, Amanda Atkins Counseling Group. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Family Support Group. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Family Support Group. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
us02web.zoom.us
October 27, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Here is a message from The Arc of Illinois: Feeling Overwhelmed? Join Our Virtual Family Support Group – Oct 28 at 4:30 PM- How to Handle More Than You Can Handle, featuring guest speaker Amanda Griffith-Atkins, MS LMFT, Amanda Atkins Counseling Group. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
More coverage about how the food assistance program SNAP will be impacted if the government shut down continues. This is coverage from the National Conference of State Legislatures. www.ncsl.org/state-legisl...
Shutdown Stalemate Could Delay November SNAP Benefits
The ongoing federal government shutdown has placed November food assistance allocations in jeopardy. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, which oversees the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, h...
www.ncsl.org
October 23, 2025 at 9:17 PM
More coverage about how the food assistance program SNAP will be impacted if the government shut down continues. This is coverage from the National Conference of State Legislatures. www.ncsl.org/state-legisl...
Thank you to The Arc of Illinois for sharing this, an Arc of the US fact sheet about the government shutdown.
This fact sheet covers "what will continue, what could be delayed, and steps you can take if services are disrupted." www.thearcofil.org/wp-content/u...
#ShutDown #TheArc #TheArcOfIllinois
This fact sheet covers "what will continue, what could be delayed, and steps you can take if services are disrupted." www.thearcofil.org/wp-content/u...
#ShutDown #TheArc #TheArcOfIllinois
www.thearcofil.org
October 22, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Thank you to The Arc of Illinois for sharing this, an Arc of the US fact sheet about the government shutdown.
This fact sheet covers "what will continue, what could be delayed, and steps you can take if services are disrupted." www.thearcofil.org/wp-content/u...
#ShutDown #TheArc #TheArcOfIllinois
This fact sheet covers "what will continue, what could be delayed, and steps you can take if services are disrupted." www.thearcofil.org/wp-content/u...
#ShutDown #TheArc #TheArcOfIllinois
Join The Arc of Illinois at the " . . . IDD & Mental Health Summit as we explore how to better support individuals living with both intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health challenges." 11/6/2025 Register here: www.thearcofil.org/event/idd-an...
IDD and Mental Health Summitt - The Arc of Illinois
Join us for a powerful day of learning, connection, and inspiration at the IDD & Mental Health Summit as we explore how to better support individuals
www.thearcofil.org
October 21, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Join The Arc of Illinois at the " . . . IDD & Mental Health Summit as we explore how to better support individuals living with both intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health challenges." 11/6/2025 Register here: www.thearcofil.org/event/idd-an...
Here is a story from WCIA.Com, a CBS news outlet in Champaign, Illinois The story talks about the impact of impending SNAP cuts on food pantries in Illinois.
SNAP benefit cuts impacting food banks in Central Illinois www.wcia.com/video/snap-b... #SNAP #BudgetCuts #FoodSecurity #FoodBanks
SNAP benefit cuts impacting food banks in Central Illinois www.wcia.com/video/snap-b... #SNAP #BudgetCuts #FoodSecurity #FoodBanks
www.wcia.com
October 16, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Here is a story from WCIA.Com, a CBS news outlet in Champaign, Illinois The story talks about the impact of impending SNAP cuts on food pantries in Illinois.
SNAP benefit cuts impacting food banks in Central Illinois www.wcia.com/video/snap-b... #SNAP #BudgetCuts #FoodSecurity #FoodBanks
SNAP benefit cuts impacting food banks in Central Illinois www.wcia.com/video/snap-b... #SNAP #BudgetCuts #FoodSecurity #FoodBanks
From the American Association of People with Disabilities: "What the Government Shutdown Means for SNAP, WIC, and Disability Programs" aapd.com/explainer-wh... #AAPD #shutdown #Disability #SNAP
Explainer: What the Government Shutdown Means for SNAP, WIC, and Disability Programs - AAPD
On Wednesday, October 1, at 12:01 AM, part of the federal government shut down because Congress could not agree on a funding plan. As of now, the government has been shut down for two weeks. Congress...
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October 15, 2025 at 7:12 PM
From the American Association of People with Disabilities: "What the Government Shutdown Means for SNAP, WIC, and Disability Programs" aapd.com/explainer-wh... #AAPD #shutdown #Disability #SNAP