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Committee meets to provide a forum for stakeholder input to DDD on service quality topics.
ICDD Representative(s): Kimberly Mercer-Schleider
Working group for the creation of the IGA between DRS/DDD to ensure coordination of quality services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, facilitated by ICDD.
ICDD Representative(s): Kimberly Mercer-Schleider, Mariel R. Hamer
Working on issues related to quality inclusion of kids ages 0-5
ICDD Representative(s): Margaret Harkness
The EEOPD has several priorities including: Reform of existing employment systems via implementation of Employment First, addressing subminimum wage, housing and transportation. There is a focus on Employment First and Transition services.
ICDD Representative(s): Kimberly Mercer-Schleider, Mariel R. Hamer, Margaret Harkness
Stakeholders meet to discuss the implementation of the IL Statewide Transition Plan of the HCBS Settings Rule.
Lead Agency(ies): Interagency Committee on Employees with Disabilities
The Interagency Committee on Employees with Disabilities (ICED) was created by statute in 1974 to support State of Illinois employees with disabilities. The Committee holds regular meetings to plan activities that promote and expand access, opportunity, and independence within State employment.
ICDD Representative(s): Mariel R. Hamer, Margaret Harkness
Advisory committee for early intervention programs
Partner with other agencies to implement SILC's 3 year State Plan
ICDD Representative(s): Mariel R. Hamer