Our DSPs are awesome! Huge thank you to all our DSPs, they work with clients every day to make sure they can get out in the community and do the things they choose! #gratitude#DSPRW2022
"Simply put, Allison Stark has been the most effective Director and advocate for community-based services for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities in the country.”
So proud to lead the Division of Developmental Disabilities: Increased funding and quality of care for children and adults with I/DD, increasing hourly wages for workers and reducing the waiting list for Home and
Community Based services!
Happy New Year, Illinois! After the challenges and lessons in 2020 and 2021, I am hopeful for our future ahead.
I look forward to continuing to invest in what matters most and rebuild stronger than before.
Here's a look back on how we've taken action⤵️
https://t.co/MH4uMTxeUb
.@TheHellerSchool published this policy paper about pending legislation regarding support services for persons with disabilities: https://t.co/cngEFWbrK4
@disabilityscoop Let's trust and commend Wisconsin DHS for bringing in more support for their teams so they can focus on client care while guard does other tasks to keep centers running
Disability rights are human rights.
This #InternationalDayofPersonswithDisabilities and always, my administration is doing everything we can to make our state a place where people of every ability can thrive - from ensuring fair wages to building accessible spaces.
Illinoisans of every ability deserve opportunities to engage in meaningful work with standard pay.
So today, I signed an executive order banning state agencies from entering contracts with vendors who pay workers with disabilities a sub-minimum wage. https://t.co/WaAlZzVLHI
Thank you @govpritzker for proclaiming this week as Direct Support Professional (DSP) Recognition Week in Illinois. IDHS would like to thank all of our DSPs throughout Illinois who provide amazing supports to individuals with disabilities this week and everyday. #DSPRW2021