SPRED program for young people with disabilities

More Disability Issues with Karen Meyer

• Variety of Illinois offers programs for disabled youth
• October 5, 2013 (CHICAGO) - Variety of Illinois is an organization that is all about empowering children who are disadvantaged and disabled.
• Sean Forbes is 'deaf and loud'
• September 29, 2013 (CHICAGO) - D-pan is a nonprofit organization that makes music accessible to the deaf and hard of hearing community.
• Family business named after autistic son's creative idea
• September 28, 2013 (CHICAGO) - A Chicago-area family started a small business that is based on a character created by their 8-year-old, who is autistic.
• Legally blind photographer shares gift
• September 22, 2013 (CHICAGO) - Photography is a visual art that often requires strong eye focus, but for photographers who are legally blind, like Angela Geis, it's a unique gift.
• Chasing Dreams: Programs for Down syndrome kids
• September 21, 2013 - Chasing Dreams is a Valparaiso-based organization that fills the gap with programs and services for children and their families.
• Community garden started for autistic individuals
• September 15, 2013 - Community Vocational Garden is a pilot program designed for the under-served autistic population. The goal is to give them skills that will enable them to be productive.
• Woman adopts 3 siblings with special needs
• September 14, 2013 - A single mother adopted three siblings with special needs -- something that does not happen often.
• Green Abilities gives people with disabilities jobs
• September 8, 2013 - An Indiana business owner is giving people with disabilities job opportunities.
• Park Ridge family raising autism awareness
• September 7, 2013 (CHICAGO) - Many parents who have a child with autism experience highs and lows. A Park Ridge couple found ways to increase awareness about their daughter's autism and her talent.
• World Chicago hosts Brazilian athletes with disabilities
• September 1, 2013 (CHICAGO) - This summer, some of Chicago's athletes with disabilities played hosts to athletes with disabilities from Brazil as part of World Chicago, a U.S. Dept. of State-sponsored organization.
• Chicago Children's Museum welcomes kids with disabilities
• August 31, 2013 (CHICAGO) - Chicago Children's Museum is one of the best places for families and young children with and without disabilities to play and learn together.
• Judo Without Limits
• August 29, 2013 (CHICAGO) - Judo Without Limits is about integrating people with and without disabilities in competitive martial arts.

• Legally blind actor pursuing theater career
• Educators join forces to pen book on autism
• Ill. team to play in Challenger Little League World Series
• Sunlight Cafe helps visually impaired
• Little people in Chicago mentor European child
• Midwest Valor Games set for 3rd year
• Yoga gymnastics therapy helps kids' motor skills
• SouthSTAR Services teaches self-advocacy
• Raising awareness about Angelman syndrome
• Dorothy's Can-Do Cafe open in Lincoln Square
• Gurnee teen speaks out about Tourette's
• Special Olympics celebrating 45 years
• Disability Pride Parade to step off in Chicago
• Brain surgery lets woman with dystonia 'fly'
• Adaptive sailing offered for people with disabilities
• Pet therapy in Hinsdale
• Book describes perspective of disabled child
• Center helps parents advocate for disabled kids
• War Dogs helping veterans with PTSD
• Ray Graham Association matches businesses with employees
• Beep baseball lets visually impaired athletes play
• Seguin Services, UCP of Greater Chicago merging
• Adaptive bikes change lives of students with disabilities
• CPS students with disabilities help design gardens
• Giant Steps' Canopy program serves adults with autism
• Exhibit displays work by blind artists
• Teen born without arms participates in sports
• 'Bodies of Work' celebrates disability arts and culture
• Archery adapted for physical disabilities
• Thresholds provides transition for those with mental illness