Tag: Public Policy

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IARF

March 12, 2024

The Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities has been the voice of human service organizations in government. IARF has worked to provide agencies with individual consultation on issues that affect them specifically, including Annual Frontline Supervisor Training and CEUs for QIDPs, Nursing Home Administrators, and Social Workers.

Association staff provide frequent legislative and policy updates that affect members and non-members alike. Webinars are available for member organizations, both live and on-demand. IARFuture Leadership Initiative helps grow the leaders of tomorrow. IARF hosts an annual conference and expo with a variety of educational sessions for all staff levels.

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Disability Belongs

March 12, 2024

Disability Belongs™, formerly RespectAbility, is a diverse, disability-led nonprofit that works to create systemic change in how society views and values people with disabilities and advance policies and practices that empower people with disabilities to have a better future. Their mission is to fight stigmas and advance opportunities so people with disabilities can fully participate in all aspects of the community.

Disability Belongs™ is ready to help make your organization welcoming and inclusive of people with physical, sensory, cognitive, mental health, or other disabilities. Partner with them to create a more inclusive world for people with disabilities! Their team can review your policies and procedures, train your team on accessibility, inclusion, and belonging, and help your organization reach a better future where disabled people’s authentic experiences, innovations, and dedication can flourish. They offer Entertainment Media Consulting, connecting the industry to experts with lived disability experience to advise on all things disability inclusion, equity, and access throughout the overall storytelling process.

In addition, Disability Belongs™ offers free resources in these areas and beyond:
Training and consulting
Webinars
Communications, marketing, advertising
Education
Equity and inclusion
Faith inclusion
Inclusive philanthropy
LGBTQ+
Policy makers
Sex education

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Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities

March 12, 2024

The Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities works to promote the independence, productivity, integration, and inclusion of those with disabilities into the community, ensuring that those individuals with developmental disabilities have the same opportunities as others in the community. Their mission is to ensure that people with developmental disabilities participate and are included in everyday life and can choose the services and supports that best fit their needs. To accomplish this, ICDD invests in people and organizations serving people with disabilities throughout the State of Illinois.

ICDD’s online library of resources is free and includes materials on employment, assistive technology, specific disabilities, law, parenting, inclusion, and more. Their DSP Toolkit helps individuals and families find, choose, and keep great DSPs!