"Gov. J.B. Pritzker is responding. The Democrat has proposed an eye-popping $122 million increase to meet the dictates of a 2011 consent decree requiring more community-based services." apnews.com/article/health…

Thank you to the DSPs at Helping Hand! #DSPRW2021

Thank you to the DSPs at Keshet! #DSPRW2021 #DSP

Happy DSP Recognition Week! Have you thanked a DSP today? #DSPRW2021

Thank you to the DSPs at Encore Developmental Services! #DSPRW2021

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. illinois.gov/news/press-rel…

Yes!!

.The Heller School published this policy paper about pending legislation regarding support services for persons with disabilities: bit.ly/3Et9hc9

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.

Motorola Excellence in Public Service award goes to my boss IDHS Secretary Grace Hou! 🎉🎉🎉

Illinois’ statewide mask mandate appears to be working when compared to the plight of other Midwestern states dlvr.it/SFVf1F

Millions of dollars coming into the DD community based system starting January 1st!

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!

With Session wrapping up last week, I am proud of what we were able to accomplish. I am grateful to represent IL-District 58!

So sad to be leaving IDHS Division of Developmental Disabilities but excited for my new endeavor!! albertinakerr.org/introducing-al…

flashalert.net/id/AlbertinaKe… - Albertina Kerr names Allison V. Stark as CEO (Photo)

Welcome, Allison Stark!

A big thanks to Let's Talk Portland for having me on! audacy.com/podcasts/lets-… via @audacy

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