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About Illinois Blueprint

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Feb 8, 2009

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Feb 8, 2009

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Illinois' system for people with developmental disabilities needs change. Currently, Illinois:

* Has an estimated 200,000 individuals with developmental disabilities

* Institutionalizes more people than almost any other state

* Ranks last (51 out of 51) in the percentage of people with a developmental disability living in a setting of 1-6 people.

* 16,000 Illinoisans with a developmental disability on the state's waiting list for supports and services.

The Blueprint will enable Illinois to:

* Spend taxpayer dollars more efficiently.
* Put the state on a path to leadership.
* Help more people receive supports and services.

Take action. Sign the petition available at our Web site.

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