IVCIL Director Brian Szuda is quoted in a story on proposed changes in national health care, which could have a major, detrimental impact in Illinois. Cuts to Medicaid proposed by some in Congress jeopardize the cost-saving transitions out of nursing homes for people with disabilities. Click image below for the full story.
On May 1, 2017, Equip for Equality launched an Employment Rights Helpline – to provide FREE legal advice to employees and job seekers with disabilities in Illinois. Dial 1-844-744-4879 to access the helpline. This helpline was made possible by a grant from the Chicago Community Trust, and it aims to expand job opportunities for people …
Centers for Independent Living have a major, quantifiable impact in Illinois. Here are a few highlights — 22 Centers for Independent Living (CILs) operate across the state of Illinois 17 satellite offices extend the reach and impact of Illinois CILs 93 of Illinois’ 102 counties are directly served by a CIL 68,642 …
A PDF version of the above map is also available for download and printing, here: INCIL_Map_2017
In the continuing battle that has prevented all elected state officials from doing their jobs, we hear from all spokespeople that they are doing what the people of Illinois expect them to do. No one defines who the people of Illinois are, and one is led to believe that they are in the eye of …
Dave Munroe at the Springfield Center for Independent Living was contacted by a person with a disability who lost coverage under an Integrated Care Plan under Medicaid.
The ADA Legacy Tour is rolling across the country raising awareness and building excitement toward ADA25 – the 25th anniversary of the ADA in 2015!
