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Chicago Charlie: Esperanza School Paraprofessional Brings the City Inside Students’ and Adult Participants’ Homes

Charles Granger, Esperanza School’s dedicated paraprofessional takes students and Esperanza’s adult participants on virtual field trips around Chicago in his upbeat and educational episodes of “Chicago Charlie.” From Chicago’s Bean, to Soldier Field, to Millenium Park, Charles treks around the city, filming on his phone, to showcase its beauty and history for our families, as …

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Esperanza’s Virtual Art Show: Together, We’re Esperanza Strong

We’re stronger together and together, we are ESPERANZA STRONG is the theme for the 2020 Fall Art Show, held virtually December 7-December 11. Tickets are free, but you must register to attend the event Art20.givesmart.com. This theme will be seen throughout the week of the virtual Art Show, as we will feature our community, our …

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Esperanza School Continues With Remote Learning Through Winter Break

We, again, want to thank everyone for their continued support throughout this new and difficult phase of education. We have faced many challenges through the past several months, but are so proud of our students, families, and staff for working through the limitations and constraints, to help our students continue to engage in education. Throughout …

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National Disability Employment Awareness Month: Celebrating 75 Years of “Increased Access and Opportunity”

October 2020 marks the 75th year of the observance of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) and also the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This momentous ruling has provided adults with disabilities with an increase in opportunities in the workplace for 30 years.  To celebrate the milestone, we are honoring our …

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Celebrating our QIDPs for National QIDP Week!

October 11-17 is National Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) Week, and at Esperanza, we are thrilled to honor their commitment to providing outstanding services to our clients!  Esperanza’s QIDPs work in our Client and Family Support Program (CFSP), Coleridge Adult Day Program, and our residential homes, where they assist individuals and their families in obtaining …

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We are Esperanza Strong!

The start of the year is up and running and it’s been a busy beginning for Coleridge Adult Day Program and Esperanza School. And though there are many changes and preventative measures in place, we are thrilled to see our participants and students — in person and virtually! In our Coleridge Adult Day Program, participants …

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