IN 05/01/2025 COMMUNICATION:
- New look for DDD Communications in May!
- Upcoming SODC Transition Fairs
- DDD is hiring!
- EVV Training Opportunities
- FY25 DDD SEP Revalidation - Final Notice
- Other Resources
DDD COMMUNICATION GETS A NEW LOOK!
Effective May 2025, the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) will begin to send the weekly email communication through Constant Contact. Please note that if you are already subscribed to receive regular communications, you will stay subscribed. For the first two weeks, you will receive a communication both through Lyris/ListServ and Constant Contact to ensure everyone has obtained access to the new version. The week of May 12th and going forward, only Constant Contact will be used for DDD Communication. Please email DHS.DDDComments@illinois.gov with questions.
UPCOMING SODC TRANSITION FAIRS
The State-Operated Developmental Centers (SODC) continue to host transition fairs for residents and family/guardians to help educate all regarding options for where individuals might want to receive services. Send an email to DHS.DDD.Transformation@Illinois.gov if you're interested in signing up as a vendor at the SODC transition fairs.
Transition fairs for Spring 2025 are from 9am-12pm Central Time on the dates listed below:
- Murray Developmental Center - 05/02/2025 (back-up date 05/16/2025)
- Kiley Developmental center - 05/09/2025 (back-up date 05/25/2025)
- Shapiro Developmental Center - 05/22/2025 (back-up date 05/30/2025)
- Fox Developmental Center - 05/29/2025 (back-up date 06/06/2025)
Additional transition resource: Family Transition Project | Arc of Illinois Disability Assistance & Programs.
DDD IS HIRING!
The Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) is looking for talented, experienced people who want to join the effort to ensure Individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) can get the services they want and need. We encourage you to apply today. Links will take you to the job descriptions.
If you are interested in applying for State of IL employment, please visit the new Careers at State of Illinois (jobs2web.com) to review open positions. Employees exercising contractual rights must utilize the employee portal to submit their bid.
EVV TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
The Arc of IL is offering Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) Compliance training May 7 from 1:00pm-2:30pm Central Time. Learn more here: EVV Compliance May 7 Flyer; register here: The Arc of IL - EVV Zoom Link.
ACES$ will be offering online training opportunities regarding EVV requirements for Personal Support Workers (PSW), Self-Directed Assistance Providers (SDA), and Self-Directed families. Training is scheduled for Thursday, May 8th at 1:00pm Central Time. Registration here: ACCES$ EVV Training Registration.
FY25 DDD SEP REVALIDATION - FINAL NOTICE
Since Fiscal Year 22 (FY22), the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) has conducted an annual Revalidation of all active authorizations for the DDD Supported Employment Program (SEP).
Active authorizations are those that were Revalidated in FY24 and any New/Initial DDD SEP authorizations approved from 7/1/24 through 3/31/25.
New/Initial authorizations approved on or after 4/1/25 are not subject to FY25 Revalidation and will carry over to FY26.
FY25 DDD SEP Revalidation will occur from April 1st, 2025, through end of business May 2nd, 2025.
Guidelines can be found on the DDD Employment webpage.
Direct Link to FY25 DDD SEP Revalidation Guidelines
OTHER RESOURCES
Digital Literacy with The Arc of IL - The Arc of IL in collaboration with AT&T and Arc of the US is offering a FREE digital literacy class titled "Digital Footprint & Cyber Security" for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) ages 18 + and their support person on 05/08/2025 at 5:30pm central time. A 1-hour Zoom session will provide a basic introduction to the topic using interactive videos. Click here to Register: Digital Literacy Registration
RCADD Webinar Series - Not So puzzling: Autism & Social Narratives hosted on Zoom (Register here: RCADD Webinar) May 8 from 12:00 - 1:15pm central time. Learn more here: RCADD 2025 Webinar Series
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