This Monday, January 26, The Going Home Coalition will host Session 2 of Legislation in Action, an 8-Part Legislative Advocacy Series. The January 26 session features a presentation on Informed Citizenship from Chris Ramos of Access Living. Register Here:

Here is a story from WTTW Public Television from late November of 2025. The story is about changes to the Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program. The changes include stricter work requirements. The changes go into effect on February 1, 2026. https://t.co/1RWxjRWBj2 #SNAP #WTTW

The Arc of Illinois is hosting a series of listening sessions. Arc of Illinois System Redesign Listening Session Thursday, January 15, 2026 5:30 PM-7:30 PM Illinois Assistive Technology Program 701 N Walnut St Springfield, IL Register at this link: https://t.co/Pg0FWplj3Y

Join REV UP Illinois for a Virtual Town Hall Meeting on January 7, 2026 from 6 pm to 7 pm “Join REV UP Illinois to help shape advocacy efforts and empower voters with disabilities across Illinois. New and prospective members are welcome to join!” Register: https://t.co/YW0EFctXGf

The IDD System Redesign Coalition will host feedback sessions on Dignity in Pay. Sessions seek input on how Dignity in Pay affects families and how to support community employment. There will be 3 sessions. The 1st is 1/14/26 at 4 pm. Register here:

Family Caregiver Exemption for SNAP Federal Work Requirements. Today's Illinois Division of Developmental Disabilities Communication has information about a Family Caregiver Exemption for SNAP Work Requirements. They start 2/1/26 Here is a link:

QIDP Leadership Conference 2026 - Register TODAY Jan 27, 2026 | 9AM–4PM | Virtual Register : https://t.co/I9DN5CLuie One featured breakout, “Improving CIE Outcomes: The Role of Subminimum Wage to Competitive Integrated Employment Illinois” is presented by the SWTCIE Illinois team

SNAP Rules change February 1. New rules include Work Requirements. Organizations and agencies are lining up resources to help people make this transition. This includes the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Learn more https://t.co/B58wC2UtML @FoodDepository #SaveOurSNAP

Here is a news release from the Office of the Illinois Attorney General: ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SECURES COURT ORDER PROTECTING SNAP BENEFITS https://t.co/7gpVEUaxp7 #SNAP

An update on SNAP Work Requirements. The IL Depart. of Human Services exempts individuals who receive SSI or SSDI from SNAP Work Requirements. An exemption request form is not needed. For questions about SNAP Work Requirements, visit this screener portal: https://t.co/4w9mNWB9vm

The Illinois Council on DD has approved a Direct Investment for a 2026 Speak Up and Speak Out Summit. Speak Up and Speak Out is the only event of its kind in Illinois because it is led by and for people with developmental disabilities. More info here:

From the Healthlaw Program Website. A brief about Medicaid Work Requirement policy changes that “offers implementation strategies to minimize wrongful coverage loss and protect people’s access to care due to these new policies.” Here is a link: https://t.co/LyGfz7S6rq #Medicaid

CSH and the Illinois Housing Development Authority announce that applications are now available for the 2026 Illinois Supportive Housing Institute. Here is more information, including the application and information about two informational webinars:

The IDD System Redesign Coalition will host Dignity in Pay Provider Feedback Sessions. Sessions focus on the processes in place that Providers navigate to support people pursuing employment. 12/9/2025: 10:00 am 12/10/2025: 2:30 pm Register here:

Happy International Day of Persons with Disabilities, recognized each year on December 3. Here is a piece from the World Health Organization talking about the day. https://t.co/jyBlk6RqKC #WHO #InternationalDayOfPersonswithDisabilities

Virtual Resource Fair. The Chicago Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities will hold a Virtual Resource Fair on December 3 from 11AM-1PM to spotlight partners in the Chicago area with programs and services for people with disabilities. Register Here:

ICDD will be closed on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28. ICDD wishes the Illinois Community and people every where a safe and reflective four days. We look forward to continued engagement and collaboration to "lead change in Illinois . . "

TAP/IDHD/LEND Webinar Series Date: December 2, 2025 from 1pm-2pm TITLE: Illinois Training Initiative to Support People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities with Co-Occurring Behavioral Health Challenges Click this link to register:

Here is a photo taken of many people at a recent Protect Our Care Retreat. "Protect Our Care – Illinois is a statewide coalition of health care advocates, providers, and consumers joining together to protect and defend Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act."

The next Knowledge is Power Session is scheduled for Wednesday, November 19, 2025, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. CT. Hosted by ICDD and Access Living, Knowledge is Power sessions include updates on federal policy issues that impact Illinois. Register here: