August 14, 2025, The Illinois Autism Task Force

Illinois Department of Human Services

Autism Taskforce Meeting

August 14, 2025

10am - 11:30am

WebEx

Agenda

  1. Introductions
  2. Division/Agency Updates- (DD, DMH, DRS, EI, ISBE)
  3. Spotlight

  4. Workgroup Updates

    1. Transition
    2. Act Early
    3. Adult Services
    4. Insurance
  5. New Business
  6. Old Business
  7. Current Topics for the ATF
  8. Public Comments/Announcements
  9. Next Steps

  10. 2025 Calendar year schedule

    1. Full Autism Task Force:
      • November 13, 2025
    2. Autism Insurance Subcommittee:
      • Monday, August 18, 2025, 11:00 AM
      • Monday, October 20, 2025, 11:00 AM
      • Monday November 17, 2025 11:00 AM
    3. Autism Transition Subcommittee:
      • Monday August 18, 2025,10:00 AM
      • Monday October 20, 2025, 10:00 AM
      • Monday November 17, 2025, 10:00 AM
    4. Adult Services Subcommittee:
      • Thursday September 4, 2025, 11:00 AM
      • Thursday October 2, 2025, 11:00 AM
      • Thursday November 6, 2025, 11:00 AM

Meeting Recording:

Meeting Guidelines:

  • Sessions will be recorded. The intention behind recording is so that co-chairs, DHS representatives, and board members, upon request, may review and reference any content that was discussed during a meeting.
  • Mute your microphone. This will allow other members to clearly hear the voices of others. In the event that a microphone is not muted, when an individual is not actively speaking, co-chairs or DHS representatives reserve the right to mute the microphones of others.
  • Announce your name prior to speaking. This will allow all individuals to know who is actively communicating.
  • Actively listen and engage. It is expected that individuals attending meetings have their camera on as possible. and contribute through verbal expression or in the chat box so all ideas are heard.
  • Stay on topic. The co-chair will follow the pre-made agenda to ensure there is sufficient time to discuss all necessary topics. Therefore, it is necessary that all attendees stay on the topic that is on the agenda. Please hold new topics for discussion until the 'new business' section of the meeting.
  • Be respectful. Individuals that attend the meetings have varying backgrounds and opinions, all of which assist in having a well-rounded group for the furtherance of our goals. Therefore, it is necessary to refrain from interrupting, raising one's voice, name calling, or condemning other points of view. In the event that you disagree with the opinion of another, please utilize this as an opportunity for open curiosity and ask additional questions.
  • Keep comments concise and balanced. Avoid repeating comments that have already been shared. Summarize the main points and ideas of a thought, in effort to allow sufficient time for all parties to share and contribute. Co-chairs and DHS representatives reserve the right to conclude discussions and additional comments early, if necessary, in the interest of time