Public Act 98-91
"Franklin’s illness … gave him strength and courage he had not had before. He had to think out the fundamentals of living and learn the greatest of all lessons -- infinite patience and never ending persistence."
On July 16, 2013, Governor Pat Quinn signed the Employment First Act (Public Act 98-91) to make employment for people with disabilities a top priority.
View the Governor’s Office Press Release of Quinn Signing Employment First Act to Expand Opportunities for People with Disabilities.
On November 6, 2013, Gov. Quinn was presented with the Outstanding Advocate Award from the Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities for his work to offer people with intellectual and developmental disabilities the opportunity to live in their community of choice.
View the Governor’s Office Press Release of Quinn Receiving Award for Leadership in Helping Illinois Residents with Disabilities.
View the Governor’s Office Press Release of Quinn Announcing Successful Community Transition for Jacksonville Developmental Center Residents.
View the Governor’s Office Press Release of Quinn Announcing Public-Private Initiative to Grow Independent Housing for Persons with Disabilities
View the Governor’s Office Statement on Settlement to Benefit Elders and Illinoisans With Disabilities.
View the Governor’s Office Press Release of Quinn Proclaiming Downers Grove North High School Day in Illinois.
View the Governor’s Office Press Release of Quinn Signing Legislation to Help Student Athletes with Disabilities.
View the Governor’s Office Press Release of Quinn Visiting Brookfield Zoo to Proclaim Autism Awareness Day.
View the Governor’s Office Press Release of Quinn Signing Legislation to Create New Lottery Instant Game for Special Olympics Illinois .