by iladd_admin | Aug 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
August 7, 2020 Dear Guardian, We understand that many Guardians have questions about the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and specifically about the cash payments of up to $1,200 to people who qualify. These payments are commonly referred to...
by iladd_admin | Apr 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
April 5, 2020 Dear Stakeholders, IDHS has to strike a delicate balance in protecting staff, residents, patients, and customers and providing our residents with the care and services they need, as our work requires human connection. We have a multi-faceted plan in...
by iladd_admin | Apr 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
April 3, 2020 Dear Stakeholders, Over the last month, IDHS staff working in our psychiatric hospitals, developmental centers, and local offices have been on the front lines, serving our community, and doing everything they can to save lives and to provide essential...
by iladd_admin | Mar 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
March 20, 2020 Dear Guardian/Family: Our recent changes to visitation protocol due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) remain in place, but we wanted to inform you that an exception will be made for compassionate care in an end of life situation. On a case by case review, in...
by iladd_admin | Mar 19, 2020 | Uncategorized
March 19, 2020 Dear Guardian/Family: With the ongoing national efforts to address COVID-19, I am receiving e-mails and calls daily from concerned parents, family members, and guardians. I value your concerns and the dedication you have to your loved one, and I wanted...
by iladd_admin | Mar 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
Notice: Effective March 12, 2020 – As a precautionary step related to the coronavirus; No visitors allowed at State Operated Developmental Centers (SODCs) until further notice Dear Guardian/Family Member: We want to inform you that in light of the Coronaviruses...
by iladd_admin | Aug 28, 2019 | History
Governor Quinn’s Rebalancing Initiative of 2012 led ILADD to a multi-year, multi-million dollar lawsuit against the state. In January 2012, Governor Quinn announced his Rebalancing Initiative, which was designed to close four of the then eight SODCs in two and a half...
by iladd_admin | Jul 7, 2019 | History
Families and guardians of Illinois residents of SODCs have fought many battles, large and small over the years to ensure survival of our Centers. The following are a select few from the last 15 years of attacks that could have brought our SODC system down and required...
by iladd_admin | Jun 9, 2019 | History
Rita was President of ILADD from its incorporation in 1996 through 2015, just short of twenty years. It is composed of some of the finest, most dedicated and courageous people I know, including our members who are no longer with us. The Illinois League of Advocates...
by iladd_admin | May 24, 2019 | History
At an ILADD Teleconference in February 2019 Founding President Sally Chappell and Past President Rita Burke recounted the accomplishments of the early years of the organization. Sally’s story is the first of many about the history of ILADD. Sometime in 1992 I...
