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People with disabilities often face significant barriers to finding employment, both in learning applicable job skills and employers' awareness of their capabilities.
by signing up you agree to our terms of service The school has more than 60 employees and the capacity for up to 120 students, but it currently serves 75 who came through referrals from public school districts. That includes students with learning, emotional and developmental disabilities, students with autism, and students who need assistance with communication and independence.
"They're able to practice it in the safety of the school and gain the confidence that they need to assimilate in the community ... and that's not easy to do," said Jo Zillman, a job coach who has worked 19 years at the school.
Religions converge This August, the Parliament of the World's Religions will return to Chicago -- the birthplace of the interfaith movement -- after 30 years to celebrate 130 years of history in the city. It includes plenary sessions, breakout sessions, art and cultural exhibits, performances, a film festival and opportunities to connect with people and organizations committed to justice, peace and sustainability.
Youth citizenship There's still time to enroll in the Arlington Heights Police Department's 2023 Youth Citizen Police Academy.
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