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Have Dreams Since 1996, Have Dreams has recognized the unmet needs of individuals living with Autism.

Have Dreams’ mission is to help individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) learn, function independently and socialize so that they may realize their full potential and develop into contributing members of their communities. With locations in Park Ridge and Evanston, Illinois, Have Dreams serves individuals and families in Chicago and the Chicago suburbs.

Hey Dads! Check out this great upcoming event from our friends at Got4titude! Got4titude is a local organization that em...
10/20/2026

Hey Dads! Check out this great upcoming event from our friends at Got4titude! Got4titude is a local organization that empowers fathers raising children with disabilities.

When was the last time another dad asked how you were doing? And actually waited for the answer?

If you’re a special needs dad or father figure raising a child with a disability, this afternoon is for you.

Because most days, the questions are about your child.

The appointments.
The therapies.
The school.
The next decision.

And somewhere in the middle of all of it, Dad gets really good at saying, “I’m good.”

We want to change that.

In August, we brought a group of dads together for pickleball. The best part wasn’t the pickleball.

It was being around other fathers who just got it.

So we’re doing it again.

🏈 DADS GAME DAY
📅 Sunday, November 15
⏰ 12–3 PM
📍 Macushla Brewing Co. | Glenview

NFL on the screens. A complimentary drink for every dad. Pizza and pretzels available.

Talk about the good, the hard, and the stuff you normally don’t say out loud.

Or just grab a drink and watch football with some good guys.

Both count.

This event is exclusively for special needs dads and father figures raising children with disabilities.

And we have one ask:

Bring one dad.

You probably already know who.

Send him this and say:

“Come watch the game with me.”

You don’t have to carry this alone.

There’s a seat at the table for you.

Save yours at the link in the comments.

With 4titude. 💙

LAST CALL TO PURCHASE RAFFLE TICKETS! THE LUCKY WINNER WILL BE DRAWN AT 7PM ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17!Where would you go i...
10/17/2026

LAST CALL TO PURCHASE RAFFLE TICKETS! THE LUCKY WINNER WILL BE DRAWN AT 7PM ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17!

Where would you go if you had the Golden Ticket?

One lucky winner will choose an unforgettable getaway for two:

• All-Inclusive World of Hyatt Resort — choose from incredible destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean, or Costa Rica

• Vancouver — luxury accommodations plus a Granite Falls Zodiac Tour

• Santa Barbara — beachfront stay plus food and w**e experiences

• Chicago Luxury Staycation — luxury hotel plus your choice of an architecture cruise or Go Chicago Pass

Tickets are $100 each
Only 300 tickets will be sold!
Airfare not included.

The lucky ticket will be drawn at our Decades of Dreams benefit on October 17th, but winner need not be present to win!

To purchase, please click here: https://my.onecause.com/event/organizations/sf-0018000000etshIAAQ/events/vevt:4fa23ad6-04ac-4f58-af57-7cb3ece28c51/shop/raffle

Thank you to our friends at Northwestern University for letting us know about this upcoming sensory-friendly performance...
10/16/2026

Thank you to our friends at Northwestern University for letting us know about this upcoming sensory-friendly performance of GRACE and The Butterfly Effect! Details below!

Sensory-Friendly Performance
Sunday, November 8, 11 a.m.

This specialized performance, facilitated by Seesaw Theatre in collaboration with Imagine U, provides a relaxed and safe environment for disabled audience members. This performance is open to all with an enhanced focus on theatrical accessibility.
Modifications to the experience include:

A detailed social story will be sent to audience members the week of the show. This guide can help prepare your child for the experience of visiting the theatre and seeing Grace and the Butterfly Effect.

Select changes to light and sound cues to minimize sudden changes and high-volume effects.

A quiet space for audience members, if they need a break from the performance at any time.

Theatre teaching artists with a background in theatrical accessibility will be present.

Sensory kits (including headphones, sunglasses, and fidget toys) will be available to audience members upon request.

All audience members for this performance will experience it as a sensory-friendly event. Fidget toys and communication devices will be welcome in the theatre. If there is anything additional we can do to support you and your child’s experience for this performance, please reach out to us [email protected]

Tickets: https://wirtz.northwestern.edu/grace-and-the-butterfly-effect/

Decades of Dreams, our 30th anniversary benefit celebration, is coming up on Saturday October 17th! We would like to gra...
10/16/2026

Decades of Dreams, our 30th anniversary benefit celebration, is coming up on Saturday October 17th! We would like to gratefully acknowledge our generous Social Sponsors: Anywhere Fitness, Beautifully New and Laconic Foods.

Decades of Dreams, our 30th anniversary benefit celebration, is coming up on Saturday October 17th! We would like to gra...
10/15/2026

Decades of Dreams, our 30th anniversary benefit celebration, is coming up on Saturday October 17th! We would like to gratefully acknowledge our generous Dream Sponsors: Rachel & Brennan Besser - Walk On America, Patti & Andy Bonk, The Goldman Family, Peggy & Wendell Labern, Love, Tito's, Dale Seaberg, Laurie & Milt Wakschlag and The Alexandra Wilkins Family

Attention School Department Chairs, Principals, Assistant Principals, Coaches and Business Leaders! For $250, the price ...
10/15/2026

Attention School Department Chairs, Principals, Assistant Principals, Coaches and Business Leaders! For $250, the price of one webinar, you get access to BOTH of these trainings! Learn more at https://havedreams.org/trainings

Decades of Dreams, our 30th anniversary benefit celebration, is coming up on Saturday October 17th! We would like to gra...
10/14/2026

Decades of Dreams, our 30th anniversary benefit celebration, is coming up on Saturday October 17th! We would like to gratefully acknowledge our generous Reverie Sponsors: The Devlin Family, Sarah Hughes & Bob Creevy, Kris & Frank Johnsen, MPS Law, and Setna.

30 years of Have Dreams! Our after-school social skills participants helped us mark the milestone with cake, balloons, a...
10/14/2026

30 years of Have Dreams! Our after-school social skills participants helped us mark the milestone with cake, balloons, and “celebration popcorn.” Thank you for three decades of support. Here’s to many more!

HUGE congratulations and thank you to our incredible TEAM HAVE DREAMS Chicago Marathon team! You have raised over $104,0...
10/13/2026

HUGE congratulations and thank you to our incredible TEAM HAVE DREAMS Chicago Marathon team! You have raised over $104,000 for Have Dreams' autism programs and services. A record-breaking amount! We hope you had as much fun running this race as we had cheering you on!

Would you like to join in the fun for 2027? Click https://havedreams.org/team-have-dreams to learn more!

Way to go, Team Have Dreams!

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515 Busse Highway, Ste 150
Park Ridge, IL
60068

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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