Section 20 ILCS 4007/15 - Membership on boardsTo ensure opportunities for participation by persons with disabilities and their families in the development of policies, support, and services that affect them:
(a) Persons with one or more disabilities, or members of their families, who receive the services and support shall be included in the membership of every State human service agency's advisory boards, committees, commissions, task forces, or ad hoc committees.(b) Persons with one or more disabilities, or members of their families, shall be included in the membership of local community based agency governing boards that receive funds from State human services agencies to provide services and support to persons with disabilities and their families.(c) Persons with one or more disabilities, or members of their families, shall be included in the membership of legislative commissions, boards, and assemblies whose purpose is to serve an advisory function concerning services to persons with disabilities.(d) Persons with one or more disabilities, or members of their families, shall be included in the membership of any advisory committee, board, or commission whose mission or purpose is to establish eligibility criteria for services and support for persons with disabilities or to develop standards that govern the services and support funded or administered by State human services agencies.