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Bill Choslovsky and Scott Mendel, attorneys who championed choice in Illinois to receive prestigious award

Nov 8, 2013 | Press Releases

VOR, a national organization who participated as Amicus Curiae in Ligas v. Hamos, offers its congratulations For Immediate Release, November 8, 2013 Elk Grove Village - Under any circumstance, acts of generosity deserve recognition, especially when it is not sought. On November 15, Bill…

Illinois families, guardians, advocates sue state to block home closings

Feb 20, 2013 | Legal Help

August 25, 2014 Update Notice of Appeal By Plaintiffs/Appellants Related News (good summary): Family Plaintiffs to appeal judge’s ruling in Murray Center federal lawsuit (Breese Journal, August 29, 2014) July 21, 2014 Update Judge Aspen Denies Motion for Preliminary Injunction Read Decision Read…

Illinois: Jacksonville Developmental Center Closure Advisory Committee Demands Answers

Dec 12, 2012 | VOR Advocacy Letters

The following is a letter sent to Kevin Casey, director of the Division of Developmental Disabilities in the Illinois Department of Human Services, by Rita Burke and Wayne Ryerson, members of the Jacksonville Developmental Center Closure Advisory Committee. Burke is also the President of the…

Illinois Judge sides with choice, rejects settlement

Aug 4, 2009 | News & Events

Update: Judge accepts revised settlement; preserves choice Illinois Judge sides with choice; rejects proposed settlement and decertifies class Residents of Illinois’ private facilities for persons with developmental disabilities and their families celebrated an early-July decision in…

Illinois: Illinois League of Advocates for the Developmentally Disabled (2006)

Jul 27, 2009 | Additional DD Act Reauthorization Resources

Review of Equip for Equality , Illinois’ Protection and Advocacy Agency by Rita Burke, President Illinois League of Advocates for the Developmentally Disabled (IL-ADD) IL-ADD’s membership is composed of the presidents or other representatives from the parent/guardian organizations from all nine…

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