The Arc of Illinois is committed to empowering persons with disabilities to achieve full participation in community life through informed choices.

Illinois
Joined June 2011
๐ŸŽจ ๐‹๐€๐’๐“ ๐‚๐€๐‹๐‹! ๐€๐ซ๐ญ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ค ๐„๐ฑ๐ก๐ข๐›๐ข๐ญ ๐’๐ฎ๐›๐ฆ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐๐ฎ๐ž ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐…๐ซ๐ข๐๐š๐ฒ, ๐Œ๐š๐ซ๐œ๐ก ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ•๐ŸŽจ ๐Ÿ“ Submission Form: qr.link/Ql9f5r ๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธ Voting will take place April 22โ€“30, 2026 #TogetherWeRise #TheArcofIllinois #76thAnnualConvention
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Breakout Session Spotlight Learn how to assess each personโ€™s needs & use a decision matrix to make person-centered decisions about services and referrals. Brochure: qr.link/7RQnph Register: qr.link/BrheRC #TogetherWeRise #76thAnnualConvention #TheArcofIllinois
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๐ŸŒŸ Breakout Session Spotlight๐ŸŒŸ Be inspired by Ray Graham Association's Self Advocacy Council as they launch a Wellness Committee and Peer Mentor team. Brochure: qr.link/7RQnph Register: qr.link/BrheRC #TogetherWeRise #76thAnnualConvention #TheArcofIllinois
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๐Ÿ“ข Take Action for HB5605! Go to SupportTheComplex.org. Deadline: March 25 at 8AM 3 simple ways to help: โœ”๏ธ Submit a witness slip: qr.link/udD8Za โœ”๏ธ Share Your Story (written testimony) โœ”๏ธ Speak at the Hearing (oral testimony) โ†’ Email [email protected] to coordinate
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Brochure: qr.link/7RQnph Register: qr.link/BrheRC ๐ŸŒŸ Session Spotlight๐ŸŒŸ โ€œRedefining Strongโ€ presented by Kirby Rabalais, founder of ๐†๐จ๐ญ๐Ÿ’๐ญ๐ข๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ž. More info: got4titude.com #TogetherWeRise #76thAnnualConvention #TheArcofIllinois #got4titude
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Submit your input ahead of the Statewide Summit on May 20, 2026. Update: qr.link/QK7f15 โœ”๏ธ Take the survey: qr.link/lGu9Sg โœ”๏ธ Share your story: qr.link/qYIrh8 โœ”๏ธ Virtual Listening Session: qr.link/OW70CG #YourVoiceMatters #TheArcofIllinois
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๐ŸŒŸBreakout Session Spotlight๐ŸŒŸLooking for practical ways to help students with significant needs build independence? 76th Annual Convention ๐Ÿ“– Brochure: qr.link/7RQnph ๐Ÿ“ Register: qr.link/BrheRC #TogetherWeRise #TheArcofIllinois #76thAnnualConvention
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Brochure: qr.link/AOG7cE Register: qr.link/BrheRC ๐ŸŒŸ Breakout Session Spotlight Hear from Rubin Law as they break down guardianship options and alternatives that support greater independence. #TogetherWeRise #TheArcofIllinois #76thAnnualConvention
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Reserve Your Spot for the 14th Annual Informational Seminar! March 25, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 4:15 PM | Virtual Webinar Brochure: qr.link/Ypoe2T Register: qr.link/zLsZYx โœ” Free for families and self-advocates (registration required) โœ” CEUs available
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๐Ÿ“ฃ Your voice matters. Letโ€™s build the future together. Virtual Listening Session | March 31, 2026 | 10:30 AM ๐Ÿ”— Register Today: qr.link/lh3iKm ๐Ÿ“… View All Upcoming Events: qr.link/zpXAG2
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join us for a webinar with William Bogdan, Disability Liaison, to learn about available resources, programs, and supports through the Illinois Secretary of Stateโ€™s Office. Upcoming Webinar ๐Ÿ“… March 10, 2026 โฐ 12:00 PM (Noon) ๐Ÿ”— Register: qr.link/1ljzvp
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March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! Update: qr.link/CV53Xl โœ…Frame: qr.link/0QpF47 โœ…Shop: qr.link/rlvdFm โœ…Register: qr.link/BrheRC โœ…Join: qr.link/sqyeAK โœ…Donate: qr.link/Cr6gvN #DDAM2026 #TheArcofIllinois
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Brochure: qr.link/AOG7cE Register: qr.link/BrheRC ๐ŸŒŸ Breakout Session Spotlight Hear from members & staff at Envision Unlimited as they share what it took to build remote supports in a CILA setting. #TogetherWeRise #TheArcofIllinois #76thAnnualConvention
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Brochure: qr.link/7RQnph Register: qr.link/BrheRC ๐ŸŒŸBreakout Session Spotlight๐ŸŒŸ โ€œSpecial Needs Legal & Future Planning" Brian Rubin, JD, and Benji Rubin, JD, bring expertise and personal experience to this comprehensive presentation on special needs planning.
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Registration NOW OPEN! Brochure: qr.link/OGF4Na Register: qr.link/zLsZYx The event is ๐…๐‘๐„๐„ for families and self-advocates, though registration is required. CEUs will be available for professionals.
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โฐ ๐‹๐€๐’๐“ ๐‚๐€๐‹๐‹! Award Nominations Due TOMORROW!โฐ Nowโ€™s the time to shine a spotlight on your hidden heroes at our 76th Annual Convention Awards Reception. ๐Ÿ‘‰ Submit Your Nomination: qr.link/OLTpPW Register for the Convention: qr.link/BrheRC
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Register for the 76th Annual Convention! ๐ŸŒŸ Breakout Spotlight: My Health, My Future Tools for youth with IDD to build confidence and lead their healthcare transition. Brochure: qr.link/7RQnph Register: qr.link/BrheRC #TogetherWeRise #TheArcofillinois
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Kiki's Law Needs Your Witness Slips by February 26! File a "Proponent" Witness Slip: qr.link/QeMdVF ๐Ÿ“‹ Instructions: qr.link/vTFq5u ๐Ÿ“ Submit Written Testimony: qr.link/F2Sgwa Share widely โ€” Every slip counts. #KikisLaw #WitnessSlip #TheArcofIllinois
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The Arc of Illinois, in partnership with ICDD, is hosting Lorene Reagan, Ligas Court Monitor, for a session on the 2025 Ligas Consent Decree Annual Report Mar 3 | 5:30โ€“6:30 PM Report: qr.link/iv6KZA Register: qr.link/GCpi9R #LigasConsentDecree #TheArcofIllinois
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Every Movement Has Champions - Nominate Yours! Shine a spotlight on them at our 76th Annual Convention Awards Reception. โœ… Submit Nomination: qr.link/OLTpPW ๐Ÿ“… Deadline: Feb 27, 2026 Register: qr.link/BrheRC #TogetherWeRise #HiddenHero #TheArcofIllinois
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