BECOME AN INSTITUTE MEMBER
There are many ways you can contribute and make a real difference in the lives of people living with disabilities. We can't fulfill our mission without good people like you.
Becoming a member of the Institute connects you to nearly 60 Illinois-based diverse service providers committed to improving the lives of individuals with I/DD. Our focus is on offering our member organizations information, resources, and connecting to assist you in providing high quality, impactful, and innovative services to people with disabilities.
Member Benefits
- 6 Member Meetings annually
- Regular updates related to local, state, and federal impacts on the industry
- Member-only trainings and professional development on trends, best practices, services, and executive leadership
- Institute CEO engagement and representation with state agency partners and committees to elevate provider voices and advance system improvements
- Institute CEO leadership nationally as an ANCOR Board of Directors member and member of the Leadership Development Committee, ensuring Institute and Illinois voice on important issues and decision-makers at the federal level
- Individual consultation with the Institute CEO on specific issues as needed by member organizations
- Pilot programs and engagement around emerging practices and innovative ideas to improve and expand the field
- Legislative updates and advocacy
- Networking at Member Meetings and annual Executive Summit
- Communities of Practice and Learning Communities to advance connection, collaboration, and learning
Institute membership also provides complimentary access to the following national organizations:
