The Institute on Public Policy for People with Disabilities

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The Institute is comprised of representatives from provider/advocacy organizations, academia, state government and other interested parties who work together for the common good of the developmental disability service system in Illinois.

Institute Officers

Chairperson
Eileen Durkin, Victor C. Neumann Association

Vice-Chair
Brian Blossom, Futures Unlimited

Treasurer
Jim Monterastelli, Horizon House

Secretary
Abbie Weisberg, Keshet
 

Agencies

Dr. Charlene Bennett, Dr David Brooks, Individual Advocacy Group
Kate Dunbar, Bethesda Lutheran Homes
Cathy Ficker Terrill, Ray Graham Association,
Rick Glass, MarcFirst
Bill Grahn. Milestone
Chris Johnson, Mosaic
Lorraine Kopcynski, Pioneer Center
Carl LaMell, Clearbrook
Dreux Lewandowski, Macon Resources
John Lipscomb, Keystone/Glenkirk
James Lopresto, Michael Brave, Southern Illinois Community Support Services Inc.
Kristin MacRae, Chicago Arc
Lawrence Markin, Progressive Services Network
Lyla McGuire, CCAR
Robert Okazaki, Avenues to Independence
Lynn O'Shea, Association for Individual Development
Gaye Preston, Community Support Services
Michael Poe, Arc Community Support Services
Jack Ryan, Little Friends
Ronald Schroeder, Progressive Housing Incorporated
Cheryl Smith, Anixter Center
Matthew Toohey, Access Services of Northern Illinois
Dr. Dennis Trybus, Helping Hand

 

Rodney A. Patterson, President/CEO
The Institute on Public Policy
1128 N. Walnut, P.O. Box 533
Pontiac, IL  61764
815-844-3383
815-674-3467 (Cell)
 

Consulting Staff
Don Moss, 312 E. Adams, Springfield, Illinois 62701
Voice: 217-528-6977; Fax: 217-528-9148; 
email: Dmossinc @ aol.com

Alice Foss, 312 E. Adams, Springfield, Illinois 62701
Voice: 217-528-6977; Fax: 217-528-9148; 
email: Afoss0822 @ aol.com