Cooking with Love

Cooking with Love! Learning how to cook/bake is one of many activities we facilitate to provide social and daily living skills training for people we serve with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They enjoyed baking cupcakes and sugar cookies together and decorating them for Valentine’s Day. It was a great experience involving teamwork and learning all [...]

2025-02-14T15:39:47-06:00February 14th, 2025|News|

Big Ups to Ada S. McKinley During UofC Women’s Basketball Game

The University of Chicago Women's Athletic Association gave big ups to Ada S. McKinley and made a donation toward our athletic programs during halftime at their Women’s Basketball game. We appreciate their ongoing support of our athletic activities serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including our Special Olympics teams. Our athletic programs provide valuable [...]

2025-02-12T16:26:12-06:00February 12th, 2025|News|

Sewing as a Profession – Earn While You Learn at BEE Sewing Institute

Using state-of-the-art equipment, Ada S. McKinley is partnering with BEE Sewing Institute to teach students ages 17 to 24 all aspects of sewing from choosing the fabric, cutting and assembly. In addition to the opportunity to continue working with BEE Sewing Institute and other apparel companies on future projects, the course also includes how to [...]

2025-02-18T17:59:35-06:00January 31st, 2025|News|

Pathways to Success Resource Fair

We look forward to hosting this Resource Fair with our collaborating Pathways to Success organizations. Together we will be providing access to mental health services, community resources and programs, transportation resources, and employment opportunities. This joint community service event will be taking place on Saturday, February 8th from 10:00am - 1:00pm at Shine Bright Community [...]

2025-02-03T10:44:09-06:00January 27th, 2025|News|

Special Olympics Basketball Team Looking Forward to Next Year

Our Special Olympics Basketball Team earned the silver medal at the Regional Tournament competition held at De La Salle Institute in Bronzeville. Despite their season coming to an end, they remain grateful for the opportunity and are already looking forward to next year with excitement. We are extremely proud of our athletes and coaches for [...]

2025-01-22T13:42:03-06:00January 22nd, 2025|News|

Weather Related Closings – Tuesday January 21st

Several Ada S. McKinley programs/offices will be closed on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 due to the extremely cold temperatures. We anticipate that all Ada S. McKinley sites will reopen on Wednesday, January 22nd. Administrative Office will be CLOSED, and staff is expected to work remotely where applicable. All School, Educational Services, Family Support, and Child [...]

2025-01-21T01:49:41-06:00January 20th, 2025|News|

Eric Edquist Elected to IARF Board

Congratulations to our Senior Vice President of Employment & Community Support Services Eric Edquist on being elected to the 2025 Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities Board of Directors! Official Press Release  

2025-01-17T13:19:07-06:00January 3rd, 2025|News|

Graduates Preparing for Careers in Technology

A round of applause for the third Graduating Class of our IT Training Program. The 16-week course is part of an ongoing collaboration with Hikima Cyber Security Academy to help individuals with and without disabilities qualify for cyber security and general IT employment opportunities. The graduation ceremony also served as a career fair and networking [...]

2024-12-19T15:44:15-06:00December 19th, 2024|News|

Chasing Away the Blues in Red

We had a blast at the Chasing Away the Blues in Red Senior Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, presented by State Senator Mattie Hunter and State Senator Napoleon Harris. Our lively seniors embraced the warmth of the season in red attire as they enjoyed being served lunch, live entertainment, and dancing the afternoon away! [...]

2024-12-18T14:24:42-06:00December 18th, 2024|News|

Turkey Giveaway with Senator Mattie Hunter

What a great way to start the week! Hundreds of turkeys were given away to families and seniors at the XS Tennis and Education Foundation on 53rd & State Street today. We enjoyed joining State Senator Mattie Hunter for this spirited holiday giveaway as part of our continuous effort to provide food resources to the [...]

2024-12-16T18:15:41-06:00December 16th, 2024|News|
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