Arc Of Illinois

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.

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.