Ray Graham Association

03/27/2026

On April 29, three of the most inspiring people in our community will take the stage at The Arc of Illinois 76th Annual Convention.

Anne and Cami are self advocates and part of the reason we believe so deeply in what’s possible when people with disabilities are given real voice, real responsibility, and real community.

Anne and Cami are co-presenting “From Vision to Action: Self Advocates Leading Change” alongside RGA’s own Sharon Anderson. Together, they’ll share how they launched a Wellness Committee and Peer Mentor team, and why that work matters far beyond our walls.

We couldn’t be prouder of all three!

📅 April 29–30, 2026 | Hybrid — Bloomington-Normal or Virtual
🎤 Breakout Session: 3:15–4 p.m. on April 29
🔗 Register: qr.link/BrheRC

03/27/2026

⏰ This Upcoming Tuesday: Don't miss it! The future of IDD services in Illinois is being shaped right now, and your voice belongs in that conversation.

Join our President & CEO Kim Zoeller and Samantha Alloway from The Arc of Illinois for a Virtual Listening Session:

📅 Tuesday, March 31, 2026
🕥 10:30 a.m.
💻 Virtual via Zoom
👉 Register here: https://qr.link/lh3iKm

Come as you are. Share what you know. Your experience is exactly what this conversation needs.

📣 𝐇𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐲! 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟑𝟏!

Join The Arc of Illinois and Ray Graham Association for a Virtual Listening Session to help shape the future of services and supports for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

🚨 Virtual Listening Session | March 31, 2026 | 10:30 AM
🔗 Register Today: https://qr.link/lh3iKm

03/24/2026

🚨 Action needed before Wednesday at 5 PM!

An Illinois Senate Committee is holding a budget hearing this Wednesday, and it’s your chance to make a difference for people with IDD (intellectual and developmental disabilities).

SB 3294 would protect Medicaid coverage for people with IDD by reducing how often eligibility must be reverified. Filing a witness slip takes just 2 minutes and makes a real impact (nearly 1,000 were filed last week alone)!

👉 Submit your witness slip here:
https://www.ilga.gov/Senate/hearings/details/3121/22627/createwitnessslip

When we called on you to act last week, nearly 1,000 witness slips were filed. Let’s keep the momentum going!

An Illinois Senate Committee is holding a budget hearing this Wednesday. This is an opportunity to file witness slips to support SB 3294, which would help protect Medicaid coverage for people with IDD by reducing how often eligibility must be reverified.

Take 2 minutes to submit a witness slip before Wednesday at 5 PM.

Act now: https://www.ilga.gov/Senate/hearings/details/3121/22627/createwitnessslip

03/05/2026

Women supported by RGA were thrilled to host the chair of the Addison Township Mental Health Board at their home this week! 🏠✨ It was a proud moment to showcase the incredible growth and accomplishments made possible in Addison thanks to the Board's mission and partnership with nonprofits like RGA.

02/24/2026

Great adventures are for everyone, and so is RGA! 🎣 For our fishing club members, the best therapy is often a rod, a reel, and good company. What's yours?

02/16/2026

Thank you, Senate President Don Harmon, for visiting our newly remodeled homes and for your commitment to ensuring Illinoisans intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) can live, work, and become active members of their community.

Terry, who receives support through RGA, was thrilled to discover that he and President Harmon share a passion for guitar music and even use the same amp when playing!

02/11/2026

We are honored to be this year's recipient of Lake Park High School’s TAP Annual Autism Walk! The Transition Assistance Program (TAP) helps young adults bridge the gap between high school and adult life. These students are showing up to shape a world where autism is celebrated and everyone belongs, and we are proud to partner with them to make that vision a reality.

TAP's Annual Autism Walk!
🗓️ Friday, April 24
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 269 Springfield Drive, Bloomingdale (NEW LOCATION)

Join us for a morning of fun and community spirit at our Autism Walk!
🎧 FunFunFun DJs
🍧 Kona Ice
🌭 Doctor Dogs
🎟️ Raffles

💵 Entry: $1.00 suggested donation — OR — raise pledges with our new walk-a-thon fundraising format! Stay tuned for more details!
🏆 Bragging rights for the school/program that raises the most donations! (and maybe some other special prizes!)

👣Let’s walk together and make a difference!
➡️RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSedm5gP9yt8_xiez9sGtQ0MkQdNGZeFGWBcV5hE9rxUj4EZFw/viewform

Our goal is to raise awareness but also to help fund local programs within the autism community.

02/06/2026

We are taking big steps to make daily life smarter and easier for the people we support! 🚀

RGA is proud to partner with Impruvon Health to enhance medication management outcomes and ensure safety remains our top priority.

A huge thank you to the RGA residential team members for leading the way in tech-forward care! 🤝📱

02/02/2026

Kelly, who receives support through our behavioral health and riding programs, was recently selected to participate in an international art exhibition in Italy connected to the Paralympics!

We are incredibly proud to see how person-centered services have empowered Kelly to build on her strengths and confidently pursue her passions on a global stage.

Congratulations, Kelly! We can’t wait to see your art in Italy. 🇮🇹

Kelly Wesolek, a 29-year-old woman from Franklin Park, has been selected to participate in an international art exhibition for artists with developmental disabilities, where her work will be displa…

01/30/2026

Thank you to the Addison Community Mental Health Board for investing in the mental health and well-being of our community! Our team enjoyed a wonderful evening of mission-based conversations with fellow grant recipients.

01/29/2026

🏈 Super Bowl "Souptastic Saturday" 🥣

Let the La Grange Highlands Woman's Club handle the menu for your Super Bowl watch party. You can pre-order delicious, homemade quarts of soup and fresh sourdough bread, with all proceeds empowering people with disabilities to reach, grow, and achieve.

Grab a quart of Chili, Chicken & Wild Rice, Lentil, or Vegetable soup (plus cookies/brownies!) for just $20. Add a loaf of homemade sourdough for $10.

✅ Order Online by: Wednesday, February 5th
🔗 Link: LGHighlandsClub.org
🚚 Pickup/Delivery: Friday, February 7th

01/27/2026

Thanks to the Hanover Township Mental Health Board, we are bringing employment training directly to all high school students, regardless of abilities. We love seeing students gain confidence and skills for their future careers!

Information on Hanover Township services offered by the Mental Health Board such as allocating funding each year towards mental health services and more.