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A lifetime of compassion as a DSP
When Leighana Leighton was in high school, she rode the bus and saw people getting turned away. Leighana noticed that most of …

Support Terrell’s Journey to a Bright Future!
When Terrell first walked through the doors of Esperanza School in 2017, he faced significant challenges and really struggled with his communication …

Esperanza through the eyes of the associate board
The associate board consists of young professionals in their 20s and 30s who are passionate about advocacy, engaging in their communities and …
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What We Do
We serve hundreds of children and adults with Autism and other disabilities, along with their families throughout Chicago, by providing life-changing support to help them achieve their fullest potential and become as independent as possible.

Why we do it
For 50 years, we have helped people build academic and life skills that lead to independence, happiness, and a higher quality of life. For every person we support to achieve a goal, a family becomes stronger and our entire community is enriched.

How we do it
We offer a range of comprehensive services for adults and children with Autism and other disabilities. Our services include Adult residential, adult day training, home-based support, art exploration, and the Esperanza Therapeutic Day School.