March is Developmental Disability Awareness Month and we are proud to provide year-round opportunities to celebrate the achievements of people with disabilities. The Ada S. McKinley Urban Farm was created by and for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by turning an underutilized outdoor space into a thriving environment. The Ada Farm has been a practical [...]
Our Community Day and Supportive Employment Services programs are built on the belief that individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities deserve the same opportunities as everyone else while being treated with dignity and respect. March is Developmental Disability Awareness Month and we are proud to provide the year-round opportunities required to make that possible. Our [...]
Everyone deserves the chance to live a fulfilling, independent, and meaningful life. March is Developmental Disability Awareness Month and we are proud to provide the year-round opportunities required to make that possible. Our Community Living programs support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities by fostering a supportive home environment of empowerment, self-reliance, and personal growth. [...]
Pancakes, bacon, sausage and eggs. Learning how to cook is one of many activities we facilitate to provide social and daily living skills training for people we serve with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Cooking together is a great experience involving teamwork and the food was DEE-licious!
We are looking forward to joining the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities Career Center and the Illinois Division of Rehabilitation Services for this Employment Networking Event for People with Disabilities. Attendees will learn about different careers, connect directly with employers to learn about job opportunities, and have their resumes reviewed by experts. ASL interpretation [...]
We are proud to honor and witness the graduation of the inaugural class for our Sewing Course. A round of applause for the Inaugural Graduating Class of 2025 for this partnership between Ada S. McKinley and BEE Sewing Institute! Enmanuel Blakey Atlas Gordon Laurence Phillips Jordan Renfro Skye Woods Thank you to Illinois State Senator [...]
Our athletes had a blast participating in floor hockey games played in computer chairs at the annual tournament hosted by Special Olympics Chicago in partnership with Aeron Hockey. Held at Navy Pier, the tournament brings together top organizations for friendly competition and generosity.
Our Family Support Team hosts Parenting Classes on Chicago's South Side every Wednesday from 11:00am - 1:00pm and 3:30pm - 5:00pm. The curriculum is broken down into six sessions that provide techniques that are simple, easy to learn, teach responsibility and character, and lower stress for parents. The outcomes are immediate and include lifelong positive [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
