Thank you for all you do to care for the people we serve. It is appreciated! We are proud to acknowledge the work of the RN's and LPN's of our Residential Program during National Nurses Week.

We are very proud of our persons served for completing the first of two sessions for the Alliance Ambassador Leadership Program. This session of the Springfield program focused on the use of research, technology, meeting and event planning, public speaking, leadership skills, and independent learning. It was a wonderful opportunity to work on their personal [...]

The Ada S. McKinley Urban Farm was created by and for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, offering a practical and healthy way to provide workforce training and career opportunities. The Ada Farm Intern will participate in an augmented curriculum to deepen their horticultural knowledge, improve workforce skills, and learn to support individuals with developmental [...]

Captivating and fascinating! Expert handlers stopped by our Community Day Program to introduce a variety of reptiles, including snakes, lizards, and turtles. It was an amazing opportunity to see these incredible creatures up close, while learning fun facts during a hands-on experience.    

We are proud to recognize the Administrative Professionals on the One Ada Team across programs and locations today, and throughout this week. Our Admins exemplify our core values of Teamwork, Innovation, and Excellence. Thank you for all you do!

Enjoying brunch at Ed Debevic's, Chicago’s most famous retro-themed diner. Ed Debevic’s was opened in 1984 and is famously known for its snarky service and 1950s throwback decor. Quirky servers do choreographed dance numbers on the soda counters in flashy costumes, serve up great burgers, jumbo wieners, cheese fries, huge salads, milkshakes, and ice cream [...]

Congratulations to our Soccer Champions!!! Our Special Olympics Men’s Soccer Team are the winners of the Division 5 Regional Soccer Tournament! We look forward to rooting them on at the State Tournament in June. Go Panthers!

Our staff in Springfield for They Deserve More Action Day. They Deserve More is a statewide coalition of families and friends of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, nonprofit community providers, advocacy organizations and more.

The Employment Networking Event for People with Disabilities provided a valuable platform for making connections and building professional relationships. We appreciate the partnership of our co-hosts at the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) Career Center and the Illinois Division of Rehabilitation Services in creating this amazing opportunity to give the community a direct [...]

A major shout-out to the professionals who joined our CEO Jamal Malone for our annual Classroom to the Boardroom MVP Luncheon. We truly appreciate them investing their time and providing valuable counsel to the promising young men in our College Preparation & Placement program! View our 2025 Leaders and Mentors and their Bios Our Classroom [...]