Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities
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Welcome

  

The Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities (ICDD) is dedicated to leading change in Illinois so that all people with developmental disabilities are able to exercise their rights to freedom and equal opportunity. The Council's work is carried out across the state through a network of advocates that educates the public on systems issues while encouraging change. ICDD continues to listen to the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families by investing in new programs to improve the delivery of services and supports they deserve.

The Council focuses on a wide range of programs to help improve the opportunities people with developmental disabilities in our state are afforded, including education, employment, transportation, community living, and health care. Just as importantly, ICDD works to build the capabilities of individuals, families and communities, enabling each to become more self-sufficient through the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act (the DD Act).

ICDD programs are developed in direct response to the concerns and ideas voiced by consumers, families, service providers, policy-makers and other professionals. By listening to these collective voices, the Council is taking the critical steps toward a dialogue for change in how Illinois regards and addresses its citizens with developmental disabilities.

Sheila T. Romano, Ed.D.
Executive Director

 
 

Spotlight

  

Envisioning the Future - Allies in Self-Advocacy

To strengthen and enhance self-advocacy efforts in states and nationally, the Commissioner of the Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities hosted a series of regional self-advocacy summits over the past two years. The purpose of the summits was to assess what is currently happening in the states in self-advocacy; plan steps to strengthen and enhance current efforts at the state level; develop recommendations for actions at the national level; and develop policy recommendations that can lead to a stronger, more effective, and long lasting self-advocacy movement across the country. For more information, click here.

Lifemyway.org

LIfeMyWay is focused on advocacy, community and life in Illinois. I invite you to take a look at this new and innovative site. The major call to action is for people to share their story and you can help too. Please take a minute or two and tell your story at lifemyway.org.

ICDD's Blueprint for System Redesign in Illinois

We need your help to let our leaders in Springfield know that we demand change.

For more information about the Blueprint, click here.

Consumer Involvement Fund

ICDD provides grant funding for the Consumer Involvement Fund to the Arc of Illinois. For more information, click here.
 

What's New

  

Going Home Video

“Going Home – A Full Life in the Community” tells the stories of Margaret Doering, John Porter Jr. and Joe Bishop. It also tells the story of Margaret’s sister Katherine Hamann and her struggle to choose a community home for her after sixty-three years in state institutions. It is a very powerful video. Click here to view.

AccessChicago

This event will be held Thursday, July 19th from 10am-5pm at Navy Pier. It is open and free to the public. Click here for more information.


Illinois Emergency Management Agency Offers Emergency Preparedness Tips for People with Functional and Access Needs. Click here for a copy of the press release with additional information.

 


 

 

 
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