<?xml version="1.0" encoding="windows-1252"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Illinois IGNN: Disabilities News</title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/news/</link><description>The Illinois Government News Network (IGNN) section is your online source for news from the State of Illinois. Choose from the IGNN Links on the right to locate press releases in the categories that are of interest to you, or use the search the news feature to locate specific press releases or a different topic of releases. For other media, access the Illinois Information Service (IIS) Radio page for digital radio feeds and news soundbites.</description><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright &#169; 2013 State of Illinois</copyright><pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 18:32:01 CST</pubDate><ttl>2</ttl><webMaster>cms.rss@illinois.gov</webMaster><lastBuildDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 18:32:01 CST</lastBuildDate><image>  <title>IGNN</title>  <link>http://www.illinois.gov/news/</link>  <url>http://www3.illinois.gov/PressReleases/images/IGNN133x45.jpg</url>  <width>133</width>  <height>45</height>   </image><!-- Note: You can get the HTML version by replacing .xml to .htm --><item><title><![CDATA[Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities Announces New Funding Opportunity]]></title><link>http://www3.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=71&#x26;RecNum=10879</link><description><![CDATA[The Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities would like to announce the release of a new Call for Investment (CFI) “Training & Technical Assistance for Ligas Class Members”.  The purpose of this CFI is to ensure that Ligas Class Members are educated on their rights and options.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">86EF0AD0A49F303BEBA23D4E796FC50B</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities Announces New Funding Opportunity Focusing on Post-Secondary Education]]></title><link>http://www3.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=71&#x26;RecNum=10706</link><description><![CDATA[The Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities recently released a new Call for Investment (CFI) "Post-Secondary Education". The Council hopes to invest in initiatives to expand access and support services to students with intellectual and developmental disabilities at Illinois community colleges and four year colleges/universities. Both community colleges and four year colleges/universities are encouraged to apply.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">FE87435D12EF7642AF67D9BC82A8B3CD</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities Releases New Report]]></title><link>http://www3.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=71&#x26;RecNum=10302</link><description><![CDATA[Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities Releases New Report:  Illinois at the Tipping Point - Blueprint for System Redesign Update]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">B578F2A52A0229873FEFC2A4B06377FA</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Quinn Honored for Work to Improve Life for People with Developmental Disabilities in Illinois - Receives The Arc of Illinois “2012 President’s Award” for Rebalancing Initiative That Expands Community Care]]></title><link>http://www3.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=71&#x26;RecNum=10201</link><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO – April 26, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today received The Arc of Illinois 2012 President’s Award for his leadership to improve life for people with developmental disabilities by rebalancing Illinois’ approach to providing care. The Governor’s Rebalancing Initiative uses a person-centered approach to increase the number of people with disabilities living in communities across Illinois. The Arc of Illinois, a non-profit statewide advocacy organization representing over 220,000 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families, presented the award to Governor Quinn at its 62nd Annual Convention. Governor Quinn is the only Illinois governor to ever receive the award.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">7FD3B80FB1884E2927DF46A7139BB8BF</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ICED Honors Legislator, State Employee, Non-Profit, and Media for Hiring and Promoting the Independence of People with Disabilities]]></title><link>http://www3.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=71&#x26;RecNum=10203</link><description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD – Lt. Governor Sheila Simon joined Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) Director Rocco J. Claps and Department of Illinois Human Services Secretary (IDHS) Michelle R.B. Saddler today at the State Fairgrounds to present a series of awards from the Interagency Committee on Employees with Disabilities (ICED).]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">9AF1B63534609A9C0068FEF43DFB87E9</guid></item></channel></rss>