IN 08/13/2025 COMMUNICATION:
- National ABLE Savings Day
- CILA rate sheet mailing
- Resource Map Project
- Training Opportunities
- Other Resources
NATIONAL ABLE SAVINGS DAY
August 14, 2025 is National ABLE Savings Day! The Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) is taking this time to recognize the important role ABLE accounts play in helping people with disabilities save for the future without affecting their eligibility for vital supports. In Illinois, ABLE accounts have been especially meaningful for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. These accounts offer a safe and flexible way to save for a wide range of qualified expenses-from assistive technology to education, housing, and more. They help individuals preserve assets while maintaining access to programs like Medicaid and SSI.
To learn more about Illinois ABLE, visit their website. An informational and educational webinar entitled "Build Your ABLE Life with an IL ABLE Account" will be presented virtually on August 14, 2025 at 12 noon Central Time. Learn more and register for this webinar here: Illinois ABLE registration - Webex
CILA RATE SHEET MAILING
August 15, 2025 - The Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) will mail out rate sheets and turnaround forms. These rate sheets will be current as of July 01, 2025, including updated Inventory for Client and Agency Planning (ICAP) and Health Risk Screening Tool (HRST) scores. Community Integrated Living Arrangement (CILA) providers will receive rate sheets and turnaround forms for individuals in 24-hour CILA, Individual CILA, and Host Family CILA.
RESOURCE MAP PROJECT
This map is designed to help Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) disabled people and allies in the Chicagoland area find inclusive, culturally affirming, and disability-friendly resources. If you know of a sex education/sex-positivity resource to add to the Chicagoland Disabled People of Color Coalition (CDPOCC) Resource Map, and that is disability and LGBT+ community-affirming, fill out the "Recommend a Resource" form below.
TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES:
ACES$ EVV Training: Free virtual training opportunities regarding Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) requirements for Personal Support Workers (PSW), Self-Directed Assistance (SDA) Providers, and Self-Directed families. Training is scheduled for Thursday, August 21st at 1:00 pm Central Time. Registration here: ACCES$ EVV Training Registration
IDHS Grants Training: "Navigating the Grant Application Process (including the NOFO walkthrough)" is free and virtually hosted through WebEx on August 21, 2025. The meeting will begin at 2:30 pm Central Time. Register here: Grants WebEx
Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD):
- Activities and Community Integration Training: All QIDP's/ISC's/Leadership are encouraged to attend this virtual training presentation (hosted quarterly) on August 20, 2025 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Central Time. Register here: Activities WebEx
- HRC Chairperson Training: All HRC Chairpersons are encouraged to attend this virtual training presentation (hosted quarterly) on August 19, 2025 from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm Central Time. Register here: HRC Chairperson WebEx
- A list of all DDD Provider Trainings (past and future) is here: DDD Provider Training
OTHER RESOURCES:
Family Resource Center on Disabilities - "Six Principles of IDEA: Special Education Rights Webinar" is designed to empower you with knowledge about the vital aspects of special education rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The webinar is free to attend on August 16, 2025 at 10:00 am Central Time. Registration and more information located here: Six Principles of IDEA - Zoom
Every Step of the Way (ESW) Resource Center - The Catch-22 Resource Fair, the 1st annual resource fair for disabled individuals age 18 and older. The in-person event is free and will be hosted at Brighton Park Community Campus (Park 596) on August 30, 2025. Event information and registration is here: The Catch- 22
S.I.B.S. - SIBStastic Thursday for adult siblings of individuals with disabilities is a free virtual gathering on August 21, 2025 starting at 7:00 pm Central Time. Learn about available support systems, funding opportunities, and advocacy techniques in this informal session led by experienced professionals in the disability community. RSVP here: August | S.I.B.S Network
The Arc of IL - Family Support Group happening August 26, 2025 from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm Central Time. The Arc continues Family Support Group series, creating a welcoming space for parents, caregivers, and family members to connect, share, and support one another. Learn more and register here: Family Support Group Zoom
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