Governor Quinn Signs Employment First Act to Expand Opportunities for People with Disabilities

Governor Pat Quinn recently signed the Employment First Act.

IN JULY, Governor Pat Quinn signed the “Employment First Act,” a new law that requires State of Illinois agencies to work together to make employment for people with disabilities a priority.

HOUSE BILL 2591 requires all State agencies to work together to make competitive employment for people with disabilities a priority and establish measurable goals and objectives for the State. The law requires the Employment and Economic Opportunity for Persons with Disabilities Task Force (EEOPWD) to monitor progress towards this mission. This Task Force includes advocates, individuals with disabilities, business community members, disability services providers, representatives of State agencies and other stakeholders.

ALL STATE agencies will be required to share data and information and ensure all policies, procedures, and practices are aligned to these goals and objectives.

FOR INFORMATION, call (312) 814-2121.