Aspire of Illinois

See Schedule OLiving: Provides support in community group homes and personal apartments assisting residents to develop life skills, promote independent living, empower people through life experiences and allow residents to interact within their communities. Currently up to 160 individuals can reside in our community homes or receive support while living in apartments.

See Schedule OCareers: Provides alternatives to traditional employment and job training and placement in collaboration with community partners. Since the launch of the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Career Academy in 2017, well over 100 people have participated in the Academy. Since opening, 63 people have secured community-based employment earning well over minimum wage.

See Schedule OLearning: Provides curriculum based learning and exploration of life and career topics to support the success of people with disabilities.

Behavioral Health: Provides assessment, intervention and development of positive strategies and techniques for improved social interactions, relationships and communication. Currently 110 people receive behavior, support services by our Behavior Therapists and Board Certified Behavior Analysts.

Innovation: Provides comprehensive services to support diversity in the workplace, in schools and communities as well as providing services to individuals living independently. During 2022, 38 people were served in the Life On My Own Program with 22 living independently. The Digital Solutions program has measurably impacted 23 workplace communities and directly impacted 415 employees through multi-part training and consultation. The Art360 program had 15 artists participating in the program with 5 artists earning revenue from the sale of their original works of art.

CoffeeWorks: Social enterprise and dynamic partnership with Metropolis Coffee Company and Canteen-Vending to employ adults with disabilities to roast and ship coffee across the country. All net proceeds benefit Aspire.