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The Arc of Illinois

The Arc of Illinois is a state chapter of The Arc

of the United States. The Arc of Illinois is committed to empowering persons

with disabilities to achieve full participation in community life through

informed choices.

Leaders in The Arc:

It is official the Casey will be the new

Director of Developmental Disabilities. was the DD Director in

Pennsylvania and a former Director of the Protection and Advocacy Agency (Equip

for Equality). Everyone I have talked to about have positive things to say

about his leadership and advocacy. The Secretary made a good choice. I look

forward to working with .

See Secretary Saddler’s press release on

’s appointment below.

http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=1 & RecNum=96\

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Tony auski

The Arc of Illinois

815-464-1832

August 18, 2011

IDHS Names Veteran Human Service Professional to

Head the Division of Developmental Disabilities

CHICAGO – Illinois Department of Human

Services (IDHS) Secretary R. B. Saddler today announced the appointment

of T. Casey as the new Director of the Division of Developmental

Disabilities.

“I am pleased to announce the appointment of

such an experienced public servant to lead the key division serving people with

developmental disabilities,†said Saddler. “His knowledge and expertise in

budgets, planning and administering state and federal regulations will be

invaluable during these challenging economic times.â€

Casey began his career as a special education

teacher 41 years ago, and served in a variety of developmental disability

service roles, including executive director of the statewide Disability Rights

Network in Pennsylvania from 1989 to 2003. Most recently, Mr. Casey served as

deputy secretary with the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare from 2003

through early 2011. He led the Office of Developmental Programs, including

service programs, business operations, and contracting with outside community

organizations.

Mr. Casey holds a Bachelor of Science in Social

Sciences and a Masters Degree in Special Education from Illinois State

University. He starts on August 29 and will be based at the IDHS headquarters in

Springfield.

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