Special Children’s Charities is Chicago’s largest funder of inclusive athletics, arts, and enrichment opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).
Special Children’s Charities is Chicago’s largest funder of inclusive athletics, arts, and enrichment opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).
Special Children’s Charities is Chicago’s largest funder of inclusive athletics, arts, and enrichment opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Our Mission
Since 1969, Special Children’s Charities has been the driving force behind inclusion and empowerment for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout Chicago.
Our high-quality athletic, educational and life-enriching programs inspire our participants to dream big, overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. Our transformative programs champion the rights and potential of individuals, support their families and uplift communities.
Adventure
Club
Virtual Cooking
& Art Classes
Athlete
produced cable
access TV show
Family Activities
like mini golf
& bowling
AND
MORE!
Our Transformative Programs
Redefine possibilities by joining thousands of individuals who participate in our athletic, enrichment, and educational programs every year.
Many participants first get involved through special recreation programs by
- We also offer
- An Adventure Club
- An athlete-produced cable access TV show
- Virtual cooking classes
- Family activities like Miniature Golf and Indoor Rowing
- and more!
We also offer an
-
Adventure
Club -
Athlete-
produced cable access TV show -
Virtual
cooking &
art classes -
Family activities like mini golf & bowling
-
AND
MORE!
Our
Impact
more than
200
200
Our
Supporters
If you are inspired by our community, there are many ways for you to show you care
We welcome you to make a splash by jumping into Lake Michigan on the first Sunday in March, run with our Chicago Marathon team and attend our annual Evening Reception.
