Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities

12/02/2025

Congratulations CTF Illinois on this recognition!

12/01/2025

It is Member Appreciation Week at IARF! Thanks to all members, leadership, and incredible staff that serve and support Illinoisans with disabilities and mental illnesses throughout the year!

12/01/2025

“We are not numbers, we are human beings, and our dedication is more than enough proof that we deserve a living wage.”

A Direct Support Professional in Philadelphia argues that essential workers who provide life-changing care deserve living wages, not poverty-level pay that forces them into multiple jobs.

11/19/2025

We're pleased to share the 2025 IARF Annual Report - only the major highlights here folks!

From increases to DSP wage rates and banning prior authorization in outpatient mental health services, to establishing our IARF Community Platform and continuing targeted training to key member staff, we are proud of our efforts to advance the strategic priorities of our Board of Directors.

All things take a village, so we thank our partners in advocacy such as The Arc of Illinois, Community Behavioral Healthcare Association, Illinois Association for Behavioral Health, the Institute on Public Policy for People with Disabilities, the Center for Developmental Disabilities Advocacy and Community Supports, They Deserve More, National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals - NADSP as well as leadership at Illinois Department of Human Services, Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services, and IL Council on Developmental Disabilities

Thanks to the growing number of champions in the Illinois General Assembly as well.

11/14/2025

“The message we heard was consistent and clear: our community is asking for stronger, more coordinated mental health support,” said Murphy,

“A 708 mental health board is a locally governed board that does not provide services directly but instead coordinates, funds and strengthens the network of providers already serving our residents.”

A second commission formed by the Sangamon County Board has run its course, with the Sangamon County Mental Health Commission wrapping up its final meeting on Nov. 5 – one week after the Massey Commission held its final public meeting. The Mental Health Commission unanimously voted to approve lang...

11/11/2025

“The case may soon be moot as House lawmakers prepare to return to Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. The chamber is set to vote on a funding package that cleared the Senate late Monday night after a group of Democrats joined Republicans to pass it.”

The Supreme Court extended a block until Thursday night on lower court orders requiring the Trump administration to make full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments during the go…

11/11/2025

The IARF offices are closed today in recognition of Veterans Day. Thank you to all who have served, including our very own Vice President for Legislative Affairs Luis Andrade.

11/10/2025

11/10/2025

Appeals Court says Administration can be compelled to make 100% of November SNAP payments...

Justice Brown Jackson issues order this morning to the Administration to weigh in on its next steps...

U.S. Senate working on a package to end shutdown, that could make the court proceedings moot....

It's hard to keep track of all of this.

The ruling declines to block a lower court order requiring the administration to move funds to pay for SNAP for November.

11/07/2025

USDA communicates efforts to pay 100% of November SNAP benefits whilst simultaneously appealing a court ruling requiring 100% payment of SNAP benefits...

The department's memo to state SNAP directors comes after the Trump administration filed for an emergency stay of the court’s decision.

11/07/2025

Honored to join Aspire this morning for the ribbon cutting of its Aspire Employment Training Center!

An incredibly well attended event highlighting the organizations approach to helping adults with developmental disabilities acquire skills to obtain competitive employment!

11/07/2025

Love seeing member services highlighted in the news - congratulations Shore Community Services on the coverage!

Jackie Kostek is jumpstarting your morning at the Shore Koenig Training Center in Morton Grove.