Gateway To Learning

Gateway To Learning Success led to an expansion in 1979 to include pre-vocational programs for adults 21 and over with intellectual disabilities.

Gateway to Learning’s mission is to provide lifelong learning for adults with intellectual challenges and developmental disabilities which promotes active inclusion at home, at work, and in the community Gateway to Learning Special Education and Training Center opened in 1974 to provide appropriate academic and pre-vocational education to children with special needs from age 3 to 21. These special

ized programs provide adults with a place to develop and use their skills to enrich their lives and contribute to the surrounding community. Gateway to Learning moved to the Lincoln Square neighborhood of northwest Chicago in 1986 into a building designed and built specifically for Gateway's programs and needs. Gateway is open 12 months a year to maintain consistency of skills and behaviors for students and adults who might have no other opportunity for peer relationships and who have difficulty sustaining learned skills. Today, Gateway to Learning serves over 80 adults. Our individuals represent every race and ethnic origin. Through active involvement of 30 faculty and staff, our students and adults receive the education to which they are entitled and which is designed specifically for them. The provision of individualized programs which meet the unique needs of each student or adult is the hallmark of this very special school and training center. Gateway to Learning serves all of Chicago and nearby suburbs. Student transportation is provided by the local public school districts.

🌟Inviting inclusion🌟 A huge part of community outings is equipping participants with tools and skill building that boost...
09/03/2026

🌟Inviting inclusion🌟

A huge part of community outings is equipping participants with tools and skill building that boost independence and community knowledge. But what is just as important and arguably more impactful is the opportunity for their community to show them inclusion.

Recently, on a group outing to , while some showrooms were hesitant to engage with the group, but one showroom, Poetry Luxe, invited individuals in for tactile and educating experience that inspired participants and most importantly, showed them inclusion. Thank you for this experience and for rocking your abilities!

🍦This week! Get delicious ice cream and support Gateway to Learning!
08/24/2026

🍦This week! Get delicious ice cream and support Gateway to Learning!

Save the date! 🍦 We’re hosting an ice cream social fundraiser at Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams Andersonville at 5306 N Clark St.

Join us on Thursday, August 27th from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. 25% of all sales during the event will be donated back to us — so come enjoy scoops of your favorite flavors while supporting Gateway to Learning and inclusion for adults with IDD!

📣Donation request! We are seeking a grill to enhance culinary skills in our various programs - from life skills, job tra...
08/13/2026

📣Donation request!

We are seeking a grill to enhance culinary skills in our various programs - from life skills, job training, and more!

We request the following requirements:
✅Gas preferred (charcoal OK)
✅Good condition
✅Full size (not travel or mini)

Want to donate?
Contact our advancement manager [email protected]

Check out this awesome, sensory friendly volunteer opportunity with Cradles to Crayons Chicago! We love to see more acce...
08/07/2026

Check out this awesome, sensory friendly volunteer opportunity with Cradles to Crayons Chicago! We love to see more accessible volunteering. See details below if you'd like to get involved!

Join us for a Low-Sensory Volunteer Shift at Cradles to Crayons Chicago!

On August 16, 2026, from 1-3 PM, we’re creating a calmer, more comfortable volunteer experience in The Giving Factory.

This shift will feature:
Small-group orientation
Dimmed lighting
No music or extra warehouse work
The ability to select your volunteer station
A quiet room with fidget items

📧 Questions? Email [email protected]

To register, please fill out the form here: https://hubs.li/Q04q36DT0

Save the date! 🍦 We’re hosting an ice cream social fundraiser at Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams Andersonville at 5306 N Clar...
08/06/2026

Save the date! 🍦 We’re hosting an ice cream social fundraiser at Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams Andersonville at 5306 N Clark St.

Join us on Thursday, August 27th from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. 25% of all sales during the event will be donated back to us — so come enjoy scoops of your favorite flavors while supporting Gateway to Learning and inclusion for adults with IDD!

🎨A huge thank you to Chicago Printmakers Collaborative for being such an amazing neighbor and leading a watercolor scree...
07/24/2026

🎨A huge thank you to Chicago Printmakers Collaborative for being such an amazing neighbor and leading a watercolor screen-printing demo with us!

Welcoming talented community members to share their skills and help create inclusive experiences means so much to us, especially during 🌈

Thank you for an inspiring workshop and for helping make our community stronger and more connected! 🙌

Interested in skill-sharing or volunteering with participants at Gateway to Learning? We'd love to hear from you! https://www.gatewaytolearning.org/volunteersignup

Celebrating at the Chicago Public Library Obama Presidential Center Branch and Obama Foundation. Thanks to the Mayor's...
07/21/2026

Celebrating at the Chicago Public Library Obama Presidential Center Branch and Obama Foundation. Thanks to the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) for hosting the event yesterday!

This , we'd like to celebrate all the hard work and motivation that goes into Dorothy's Sweet Shoppe! As both a job tra...
07/20/2026

This , we'd like to celebrate all the hard work and motivation that goes into Dorothy's Sweet Shoppe! As both a job training and employment opportunity, working at the shop offers experience for interested participants. Be sure to stop by this month to get delicious sweets and specialty drinks because "The World Works Better With Us!"

continues at Gateway to Learning with empanada making, volunteering, and more! Want to make a gift this Disability Pri...
07/16/2026

continues at Gateway to Learning with empanada making, volunteering, and more!

Want to make a gift this Disability Pride Month? Go to: www.gatewaytolearning.org/donate

The World Works Better With Us 🖤 It's Month, and there is so much to be prideful for- we see it every day at Gateway t...
07/09/2026

The World Works Better With Us 🖤

It's Month, and there is so much to be prideful for- we see it every day at Gateway to Learning.

While this year’s theme, “The World Works Better With Us,” celebrates inclusion, it also serves as a call to action: a reminder to continue fighting for inclusion and accessibility, which benefit everyone, not just people with disabilities. We need advocates now more than ever.

Learn more about the history of Disability Pride Month, it's history and significance from The Arc of the United States - https://www.thearcofil.org/2026-disability-pride-month/

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