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The Disabilities News section provides access to all State of Illinois press releases that have been published related to services, programs, funding opportunities and other information that affect people with disabilities and their families.
11/15/2012 - Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities Announces New Funding Opportunity Focusing on Post-Secondary Education
The Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities recently released a new Call for Investment (CFI) "Post-Secondary Education". The Council hopes to invest in initiatives to expand access and support services to students with intellectual and developmental disabilities at Illinois community colleges and four year colleges/universities. Both community colleges and four year colleges/universities are encouraged to apply.
06/12/2012 - Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities Releases New Report
Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities Releases New Report: Illinois at the Tipping Point - Blueprint for System Redesign Update
04/26/2012 - Governor Quinn Honored for Work to Improve Life for People with Developmental Disabilities in Illinois
CHICAGO – April 26, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today received The Arc of Illinois 2012 President’s Award for his leadership to improve life for people with developmental disabilities by rebalancing Illinois’ approach to providing care. The Governor’s Rebalancing Initiative uses a person-centered approach to increase the number of people with disabilities living in communities across Illinois. The Arc of Illinois, a non-profit statewide advocacy organization representing over 220,000 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families, presented the award to Governor Quinn at its 62nd Annual Convention. Governor Quinn is the only Illinois governor to ever receive the award.
04/25/2012 - ICED Honors Legislator, State Employee, Non-Profit, and Media for Hiring and Promoting the Independence of People with Disabilities
03/15/2012 - New American Sign Language Videos will Help Deaf, Hard of Hearing Prepare for Disasters
01/13/2012 - Notice of Availability of Funds and Solicitation for Grant Applications for Workforce Innovation Fund Grants
12/20/2011 - Statement From Governor Quinn on Settlement to Benefit Elders and Illinoisans With Disabilities
11/23/2011 - Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities Announces New Funding Opportunity
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