What Is the Ligas Consent Decree? Will It Help My Child?

Jan 31, 2019 | Blog

The Ligas Consent Degree is a legal agreement that could help your child with special needs receive community services, instead of institutional care. To best understand your child’s rights to certain services, it will be helpful to understand a little more about the...

Just Moved to Illinois with Your Child with Special Needs? What You Need to Know

Nov 8, 2018 | Blog

If you have just moved to Illinois and have a child with special needs, you need to take action now to ensure your child gets vital services. You also need to make sure that your child and your family are ready for the future. PUNS In Illinois, PUNS is no laughing...

My Child was Selected from the PUNS List

Jul 19, 2018 | Blog

From the Arc of Illinois: So, You Received a Letter that Your Child was Selected from the PUNS List? If you receive a letter informing you that your child has been selected to apply for services, IMMEDIATELY contact your Independent Service Coordination Agency (ISC)....