Welcome to our Action Center, where your efforts -- big and small -- make a difference in the lives of people with developmental disabilities across Illinois. LifeMyWay is about being proactive. Once you join our campaign, you can take action in a number of ways!
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Whatever you do, know that your involvement makes the difference. Be part of something big.
A stage for kids to grow
By: Heidi Stevens Tribune Newspapers
Chicago Tribune
3/15/10
Children with special needs find confidence, and a helping hand, in Special Gifts Theatre's stage mentor program
Illinois could save millions by reforming developmentally disabled services
By: Emma Jackson
Medill Reports
3/11/10
Note to Ill. Gov. Pat Quinn: If you want to trim that bloated state budget, take a page from Indiana’s book.
Quinn budget to mean painful choices for Ill.
By: By Christopher Wills
Belleville News Democrat
3/10/10
After a year of insisting Illinois should raise taxes, Gov. Pat Quinn is set to propose a new budget that would leave tax rates untouched....