Programs

  • Information and Resources for IDD

    Information and Resources: The Arc provides a multitude of information, resources, and advocacy to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), their families, and those who support them through five main projects: Illinois Lifespan Project, Family Support Network, Ligas Family Advocate Program, Family Transition Project, and the Family to Family Health Information Center.
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    Dates
    Jul 1, 2021 – Jun 30, 2022
    Source
    990
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    $767.2K

  • Advocacy for Individuals with IDD

    Advocacy: The Arc of Illinois provides individual level advocacy throughout all of its program areas. In addition, we advocate to increase investment in community-based supports and transform the IDD service system by championing quality services, empowerment, and equality for all people with IDD, their families, and those who support them. Membership is surveyed annually to inform our public policy priorities which are developed by the Public Policy Committee and used to guide our legislative advocacy.
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    Dates
    Jul 1, 2021 – Jun 30, 2022
    Source
    990
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    $180.3K

  • Training and Education for IDD

    Trainings: The Arc provides education and training to self-advocates, family members, and professionals throughout the state via multiple events including: Annual Convention, Executive Leadership Conference, IDD/Mental Health conference, QIDP Conference, and Healthcare Conference among other training events and webinars. They offer continuing education credits to professionals and provide information on best practices to families and professionals.
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jul 1, 2021 – Jun 30, 2022
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $145.2K