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McHenry 377 Board Advocates Prepare for April 9 Vote

By on March 20, 2013 in Government, Housing

McHenry 377Disability advocates in McHenry County are advancing their efforts to pass a referendum to form a 377 Board (What is a 377 Board).  The vote takes place on April 9, 2013.  If passed, McHenry County will realize some $9M per year to serve those with developmental disabilities.

The website Vote Yes McHenry County Developmental Disabilities Board (http://www.voteyesddb.com/) plainly presents the problem, proposed solution and plans for service.  It contains information and materials for advocates to use in the final days of the campaign.

This initiative is being watched by advocates around the state who face the same issues of inadequate services for family members, slow state payment to providers and increasing need among families.  A similar initiative in Kane County  (See ShowYouCareKane.com)  is aiming for a 2014 vote.  Kane advocates will be collecting signatures at polling places in Kane County on April 9th.   They need 8,000 more signatures  for placement of the referendum on the 2014 ballot.

For more information  on the McHenry initiative  contact Cindy Sullivan, Executive Director, Options & Advocacy for McHenry County, 815.477.4720 x 233, cindy.sullivan@opad.org   or Patrick Maynard, PhD, President/CEO, Pioneer Center for Human Services, 815.759.7044, pmaynard@pioneercenter.org

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377 Board To Go Before County Board

By on November 20, 2012 in Government, Special Event

McHenry County Public Health & Human Services Committee approved the resolution to form a 377 Board in McHenry County.   The County Board will review the recommendation and act on placing the referendum on the ballot at their next meeting.  This will take place on Tuesday, November 20 at 7:00 p.m. at the McHenry County Administration Building, at 667 Ware Rd (at Seminary Avenue) in Woodstock.  The meeting is in the second floor conference room.

McHenry residents with developmental disabilities, their families and friends are encouraged to attend this meeting to communicate the need for this board.  Organizers are hoping for a full room.  They remind potential attendees that their attendance is critical, and that they will not be required to speak, although they may do so if they wish.

If the County Board approves inclusion of the resolution on the ballot, voters will decide whether to establish a 377 Board for persons who have developmental disabilities at the spring election on April 9, 2013.   Approval would result in creation of a fund of approximately $10M under local control.   The Northwest Herald has come out in favor of including the item on the ballot.

You can view the most recent Northwest Herald article on the Options & Advocacy website.  www.optionsandadvocacy.org


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Ligas Overview at McHenry College May 3

By on April 24, 2012 in Housing, Other, State Agency

The recent The Ligas Consent Decree is having a large effect on housing for adult individuals with developmental disabilities.  The Decree extends not only to those who live in a private ICD/FF, but also to those living in their family home and seeking services.  Mr. Tony Records is the Court Monitor for implementing the decree.  He will speak on Thursday, May 3, at 7pm at McHenry County College, Room B-166-167.

The meeting is hosted by the Self Advocacy Council of Northern Illinois.  From the flyer:

The disability system in Illinois is changing and knowing about these new changes in service planning will offer individuals more opportunities for community inclusion and
new community living opportunities!

 

For more information about the program,  contact Cathy Christensen, Self Advocacy Council of Northern Illinois, 815-382-1530, clchristensen100@aol.com

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Visit TheNemoNews.com at the Woodstock Autism Fair Today

By on April 20, 2012 in Special Event

If the Autism Fair is anyWoodstock Autism Fairthing like yesterday’s Options Fair, you’ll find a lot to like and a lot to learn about.  TheNemoNews.com will have a booth at the Fair, and we hope to see you there!.

The Autism Fair will take place in Woodstock on Friday, April 20, 2012.  The fair will be held from 5:30pm-7:30pm at:

Spectrum Support, LLC
1575 W. Lake Shore Drive
Woodstock, IL 60098
815.337.7570

The fair is being hosted by School District 155, Options & Advocacy and Spectrum Support.  For more information contact Dorene Swanson at Options & Advocacy
at (815) 477-4720 ext. 249, dorene.swanson@opad.org

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IEP Discussion with Children’s Law Group April 21

By on April 10, 2012 in Education

The next Talk About Curing Autism (TACA) meeting will feature a discussion with representatives from the Children’s Law Group, Deborah Pergament and Mary Mulae.  They will dialogue with parents about how to best advocate for their child’s education.  The meeting will take place from 4:30pm – 6:30pm on April 21, 2012 at

Home State Bank, Community Meeting Room (on basement level)
611 S. Main Street
Crystal Lake, IL 60014

For more information contact Linda.Betzold@tacanow.org

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Woodstock Autism Fair-April 20

By on April 6, 2012 in Education, Other, Recreation, Special Event

Woodstock Autism FairYou can expect to visit booths that offer resources and support to the Autism Community at the upcoming Autism Fair in Woodstock.  So far there are vendors representing doctors, therapists, chiropractors, support groups, service providers, TheNemoNews.com and more. Information about supplements and social groups will be available.

The Autism Fair will take place in Woodstock on Friday, April 20, 2012.  The fair will be held from 5:30pm-7:30pm at:

Spectrum Support, LLC
1575 W. Lake Shore Drive
Woodstock, IL 60098
815.337.7570

The fair is being hosted by School District 155, Options & Advocacy and Spectrum Support.  For more information contact Dorene Swanson at Options & Advocacy
At (815) 477-4720 ext. 249, dorene.swanson@opad.org

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