The Arc of Winnebago, Boone and Ogle Counties

06/19/2026

We will reopen Monday June 22 at 9am.

06/18/2026

From The Arc of the United States: “The Supreme Court has already decided that living in the community is a legal right.

More than 25 years ago, the Supreme Court’s Olmstead decision affirmed that people with disabilities have the right to live in their communities and not be forced into institutions.

That ruling changed millions of lives. But a right on paper only works when people can get the support they need. That’s what Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) make possible.

Congress made the biggest cuts to Medicaid in history last year. Now, many states are considering options that could reduce access to HCBS.

Help keep the promise of Olmstead alive. Tell Congress to protect Medicaid HCBS and the right of people with disabilities to live in their communities. https://bit.ly/4fAVl54”

The Supreme Court has already decided that living in the community is a legal right.

More than 25 years ago, the Supreme Court’s Olmstead decision affirmed that people with disabilities have the right to live in their communities and not be forced into institutions.

That ruling changed millions of lives. But a right on paper only works when people can get the support they need. That’s what Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) make possible.

Congress made the biggest cuts to Medicaid in history last year. Now, many states are considering options that could reduce access to HCBS.

Help keep the promise of Olmstead alive. Tell Congress to protect Medicaid HCBS and the right of people with disabilities to live in their communities. https://bit.ly/4fAVl54

06/12/2026

06/11/2026

Events like today’s Touch A Truck & Community Resource Fair are only possible because all of the organizations, businesses, vehicle owners, community partners, and volunteers who are willing to invest in our wonderful community. We are incredibly grateful for their support and partnership.

Thank you for helping make today’s event such a success!

06/11/2026

Nicholas and Cheri had so much fun meeting everyone at the Touch a Truck event at Ida Public Library in Belvidere, Illinois!!! Thanks for hosting us, Ida Library.

06/11/2026

Chris and Amy are at the Workforce Connections job and resource fair. We are having a great time meeting people, talking services and activities and spreading the word about disability services.

06/10/2026

We are so excited for the Touch a Truck event!!! Come by and visit our table tomorrow at Ida Public Library in Belvidere, Illinois!!!!

Despite the stormy patch we just had, the latest forecast shows good weather for tomorrow morning, June 11, from 10am to noon for the outdoor Touch a Truck event at Ida Public Library! We have fabulous vehicles, farm animals, face painting, carnival games, and Cowcitas food truck! Goodwill will be here with their donation truck so bring your good condition household goods and clothing to donate. They will be near the end of Madison Street so you can pull up in your car on Kiswaukee Street and drop off to the truck! We also have a resource fair going on indoors in the lower level until 1 pm. So stop by, pick up your summer reading slips, explore the many vehicles, and let's all enjoy the nice morning weather!

06/10/2026

A big thank you to MembersAlliance Credit Union for inviting The Arc to their staff training day to share information about resonable accommodations and accessibility in customer service.

Thank you for your partnership and dedication to inclusion. Together, we can help create a community where everyone has the opportunity to participate fully and be treated with dignity and respect.