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Happy Holidays from the Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities. We wish you a joyous and safe holiday season and New Year.
December 24, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Happy Holidays from the Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities. We wish you a joyous and safe holiday season and New Year.
The IDD System Redesign Coalition will host feedback sessions on Dignity in Pay. The sessions seek input on how Dignity in Pay affects families and how to support community employment. There will be three sessions. The first is 1/14/26 at 4 pm Register at this link: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
Microsoft Forms
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December 22, 2025 at 8:25 PM
The IDD System Redesign Coalition will host feedback sessions on Dignity in Pay. The sessions seek input on how Dignity in Pay affects families and how to support community employment. There will be three sessions. The first is 1/14/26 at 4 pm Register at this link: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
Family Caregiver Exemption for SNAP Federal Work Requirements. The 12-19-2025 Illinois Division of Developmental Disabilities Communication has information about a Family Caregiver Exemption for SNAP Work Requirements. They start 2/1/26
Here is a link: www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?it...
Here is a link: www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?it...
IDHS: DDD COMMUNICATION | December 19, 2025
This information was also shared on 12/17/2025.
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December 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Family Caregiver Exemption for SNAP Federal Work Requirements. The 12-19-2025 Illinois Division of Developmental Disabilities Communication has information about a Family Caregiver Exemption for SNAP Work Requirements. They start 2/1/26
Here is a link: www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?it...
Here is a link: www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?it...
SNAP Rules change February 1. New rules include Work Requirements. Organizations and agencies are lining up resources to help people make this transition. This includes the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Learn more chicagosfoodbank.org/snap
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#SaveOurSNAP
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#SaveOurSNAP
SNAP/Link Benefits | Greater Chicago Food Depository
See what SNAP has to offer and get answers to your questions on food stamps, eligibility and case management.
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December 18, 2025 at 6:18 PM
SNAP Rules change February 1. New rules include Work Requirements. Organizations and agencies are lining up resources to help people make this transition. This includes the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Learn more chicagosfoodbank.org/snap
@fooddepository.bsky.social
#SaveOurSNAP
@fooddepository.bsky.social
#SaveOurSNAP
Through a Supportive Housing Project, Housing Navigators at Independent Service Coordination Agencies help people w/ DD find homes. This photo includes ICDD Director Kim Mercer-Schleider and former ICDD staffer Dennis Deany with Housing Navigators Janelle Napalit and Karen Edgar of Service Inc IL
December 17, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Through a Supportive Housing Project, Housing Navigators at Independent Service Coordination Agencies help people w/ DD find homes. This photo includes ICDD Director Kim Mercer-Schleider and former ICDD staffer Dennis Deany with Housing Navigators Janelle Napalit and Karen Edgar of Service Inc IL
Here is a news release from the Office of the Illinois Attorney General: ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SECURES COURT ORDER PROTECTING SNAP BENEFITS illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/news/story/a... #SNAP
News Detail Page
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December 16, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Here is a news release from the Office of the Illinois Attorney General: ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SECURES COURT ORDER PROTECTING SNAP BENEFITS illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/news/story/a... #SNAP
An update about SNAP Work Requirements. The IL Depart. of Human Services exempts individuals who receive SSI or SSDI from SNAP Work Requirements. An exemption request form is not needed. For questions about SNAP Work Requirements, visit this screener portal:
aberp.illinois.gov/screener/ABA...
aberp.illinois.gov/screener/ABA...
aberp.illinois.gov
December 15, 2025 at 3:31 PM
An update about SNAP Work Requirements. The IL Depart. of Human Services exempts individuals who receive SSI or SSDI from SNAP Work Requirements. An exemption request form is not needed. For questions about SNAP Work Requirements, visit this screener portal:
aberp.illinois.gov/screener/ABA...
aberp.illinois.gov/screener/ABA...
The Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities has approved a Direct Investment for a 2026 Speak Up and Speak Out Summit. Speak Up and Speak Out is the only event of its kind in Illinois. It is led by and for people with developmental disabilities. Read More: icdd.illinois.gov/announcement...
Funding Announcement - 2026 Speak Up and Speak Out Summit
The Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities (ICDD) has approved a Direct Investment for a 2026 Speak Up and Speak Out Summit. ICDD will invest $180,000 in The Arc of Illinois to plan and host t...
icdd.illinois.gov
December 12, 2025 at 7:12 PM
The Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities has approved a Direct Investment for a 2026 Speak Up and Speak Out Summit. Speak Up and Speak Out is the only event of its kind in Illinois. It is led by and for people with developmental disabilities. Read More: icdd.illinois.gov/announcement...
From the Healthlaw Program Website. A brief about Medicaid Work Requirement policy changes that “offers implementation strategies to minimize wrongful coverage loss and protect people’s access to care due to these new policies.” Here is a link: healthlaw.org/resource/rec... #Medicaid #Healthlaw
Recommendations for Mitigating Harms to People with Disabilities, Older Adults, and Caregivers from Medicaid Work Requirements
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) establishes unprecedented work requirements in Medicaid expansion. Prior experience has shown that people with disabilities, older adults, and caregivers who sho...
healthlaw.org
December 11, 2025 at 9:29 PM
From the Healthlaw Program Website. A brief about Medicaid Work Requirement policy changes that “offers implementation strategies to minimize wrongful coverage loss and protect people’s access to care due to these new policies.” Here is a link: healthlaw.org/resource/rec... #Medicaid #Healthlaw
Congratulations to ICDD Council Member Curtis Harris (pictured in this image holding the award). On Saturday, December 6, Curtis was presented with the Self-Advocate of the Year Award at the Autism Allies Association Christmas Gala Fundraiser.
December 9, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Congratulations to ICDD Council Member Curtis Harris (pictured in this image holding the award). On Saturday, December 6, Curtis was presented with the Self-Advocate of the Year Award at the Autism Allies Association Christmas Gala Fundraiser.
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...
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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.
us02web.zoom.us
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
forms.cloud.microsoft
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
us02web.zoom.us
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...