GOVERNOR PRITZKER SIGNS BIPARTISAN DIGNITY IN PAY ACT
On Tuesday, January 21, 2025, Governor JB Pritzker signed the bipartisan Dignity in Pay Act (HB793) into law alongside bill sponsors Representative Theresa Mah and Senator Cristina Castro. The Dignity in Pay Act primarily implements a plan to phase out 14(c) subminimum wage authorizations in Illinois, joining 18 other states in doing so. The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), the Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities (ICDD) and the Illinois Department of Labor will lead the 5-year process-eliminating subminimum wage for people with disabilities by December 31, 2029. Implementation of Dignity in Pay has already begun with a rate increase for small group supported employment, an increase in the Personal Needs Allowance for people living in CILAs, creation of new subcommittees through the Employment and Economic Opportunity for People with Disabilities (EEOPD) Task Force that are planning for the transition and finally new grant funding for providers who currently provide 14(c) and want to transition. View the IDHS Press Release.
COMMUNITY AWARDEE TRAINING FOR IDHS GRANTEES
IDHS is providing this training for grantees or interested parties who might want to apply for notice of funding opportunities.
Topics:
- Registration, Pre-qualification, and Pre-award Requirements
- Recipe for Grant Success - Intro and Overview
- Equipment and Property Requirements
- Grant Payments Methods
- Procurement Overview
The 2025 First Quarter trainings are available at this link: Community Awardee Trainings
HCBS RESEARCH REQUEST - TALK ABOUT HOW HCBS HELPS YOU
What is this study about?
The purpose of this study is to test a survey to help determine if HCBS helps people live the life they want. We will ask you questions about your daily life and HCBS to test the new survey. Click here for the screening survey.
Who can help us with the study?
- Are current or former recipients of HCBS Live in the United States
- Are 18+ years old
- Speak and understand English
- Have access to high-speed internet or telephone
What will people in the study do?
- Interest survey (not paid)
- 1- one hour Consent meeting
- 2- one hour surveys over 6 months Survey can be done on online, Zoom, phone, or in-person Optional: 1-3 extra surveys
- Gift card provided for each completed interview or online survey Accommodations are available
Contact the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Accommodations are available. Contact Niveda Tennety and/or Allen Heinemann by clicking their name for email or calling 312-238-3042.
FINAL INFORMATION BULLETIN POSTED:
The Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) has posted the below FINAL Information Bulletin (IB).
Please see all Final Information Bulletins. Questions on IBs can be directed to DHS.DDDComments@illinois.gov. .
DDD IS HIRING
DDD is looking for talented, experienced people who want to join the effort to ensure people with I/DD can get the services they want and need. Apply today.
If you are interested in these positions, please visit the new Careers at State of Illinois (jobs2web.com) to apply or apply at the links provided. Please note that while the job posting will have a specific location specified, there could be opportunities for hybrid or other office locations so consider all opportunities!
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