About Us
Aspire is a leader in services for children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families. Whether we help a child take her first steps, assist an adult to find his first job or care for a senior adult with dementia, our goal is always the same – helping people with developmental disabilities achieve their highest potential where they live, learn, work or play. Aspire is committed to assisting any person in need of our services, regardless of the severity of their disability or their ability to pay. Aspire is there for a lifetime, building futures together.
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News & Events
- Big City Night – Hong Kong
- Experience the exotic blending of East and West at the 12th Annual Big City Night Gala Saturday, February 20, 2010.
- Aspire CoffeeWorks
- Purchase your first pound or holiday gift basket!
- Watch Video! Aspire at the Shedd
- Watch video and read about our five favorite things under the sea.
- National Van Lines Plays Santa
- National Van Lines donated presents for 30 individuals at Aspire this holiday.
- Holiday Party
- Aspire’s board of directors and participants paired up for this year’s annual holiday party.
- Aspire on NBC 5 Chicago
- Watch how one Aspire family integrates therapy into daily life on NBC.
- The Aspire Medical Advisory Council
- Looking for answers? Visit our Medical Advisory Council Q&A. Our network of physicians provide valuable information on timely issues for parents and other community members.
Yolo and Donald Adams wondered if their son Joel was just going through the “terrible twos,” but Aspire confirmed Joel did have delayed sensory issues. He was hyperactive and afraid of slides at the playground. After only a year of therapy at Aspire, Joel is able to express his feelings without screaming. He recently went to Kiddieland and was able to ride the roller coaster.