PRESS ROOM
Since 1992, HDA has demonstrated a firm commitment to protecting the rights of children, youth and adults with disabilities, and low-income older adults. These vulnerable populations need a range of services, supports and opportunities to lead fulfilling lives, reach their self-determined goals and obtain financial and health security. HDA has the leadership capacity and the relationships within the policy community in Illinois to ensure that the lessons learned by public benefits consumers are used to inform future policy development.
For more information on what’s going on at HDA and how our programs are impacting policy development, see the articles, events notices and press releases available in our Press Room.
Online Library
HDA has a wide variety of press materials in our online Materials Library.Here are some of the valuable resources you'll find there:
HDA Releases Data on Uninsured Older Adults in Illinois
In this press release, HDA announces its report containing detailed data on uninsured older adults in Illinois.
After a Year, All Kids Bridge Program is Not Running - Chicago Tribune Story, Sept. 7, 2008
This Chicago Tribune article describes the failed expansion of the Illinois All Kids Program. The All Kids Bridge program designed to extend healthcare coverage to seriously ill children aged 19-21, still has not begun a year after the Governor's announcement of the new program.
Misinformation Makes Finding Jobs Tough for Disabled - Daily Herald Story, March 31, 2008
This Daily Herald article describes Heather Barcal's search for employment after graduating with a master's degree in higher education administration. Barcal is blind and it took 3 years for her to find a job in education. To see full coverage of this story follow this link... Misinformation Complicates Job Search for Disabled
Upcoming Events
Here are some of the exciting things going on now at HDA:Access to Medicaid Insurance (AMI) Proposal
This document describes the Access to Medicaid Insurance (AMI) proposal to cover uninsured adults aged 50-64 with income under 100% FPL.
NASHP Presentation: Federal & State Options for Covering Uninsured Adults
This is a presentation given by the National Academy for State Health Policy at HDA's December 5, 2008 Medicaid & Health Care Policy Summit.
Families USA Presentation: Medicaid & SCHIP in 2009
This is a presentation by Families USA on Medicaid and SCHIP in 2009 from the December 5, 2008 HDA Medicaid and Health Care Policy Summit.
