Supporters of the initiative to create a 377 Board in McHenry County are moving forward to get the item placed on a ballot in March 2013. On November 2 they will present their case to the Health and Human Services (HHS) committee of the County Board. The HHS is expected to advise the Board on placement of the initiative on the ballot. The County Board is expected to act on November 20.
Supporters met on October 17 to discuss their next steps and timeline. Included steps were the outreach to the Boards of Directors of county agencies and creation of a steering committee. In addition the need to educate voters about needs in the developmentally disabled community of McHenry County was explored. The group wishes to contact churches, civic groups and others that may want more information.
Current statistics show that there are 5,236 individuals in McHenry County who are developmentally disabled. The majority are not being served. Over the next 5 years, 1300 of these individuals are expected to have urgent needs as caregivers pass on and other circumstances change. These needs are not being met by state programs.
For more information contact Cindy Sullivan, Options and Advocacy, cindy.sullivan@opad.org, 815-477-4700.
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