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.

The GTL Volunteering Group has coordinated a   for The Friendship Center this summer! Feel free to drop off non-perishab...
07/16/2025

The GTL Volunteering Group has coordinated a for The Friendship Center this summer! Feel free to drop off non-perishable food items or hygiene products in the bin located at our entrance during business hours. We're about inclusion for everyone, including our neighbors facing hunger and food insecurity.

Pace Suburban Bus is holding public hearings on the Regional Transportation Authority’s 2025 ADA Paratransit Action Plan...
07/16/2025

Pace Suburban Bus is holding public hearings on the Regional Transportation Authority’s 2025 ADA Paratransit Action Plan which proposes programmatic changes, including fare increases, for Pace’s Taxi Access Program (TAP) and Rideshare Access Program (RAP).

A public hearing will take place on July 30, from 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm at 2102 W Ogden Avenue. More info: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/15p8fHAzNh/

🚨 Illinois Department of Human Services Division of Rehabilitation Services is offering three free webinars that help gi...
07/14/2025

🚨 Illinois Department of Human Services Division of Rehabilitation Services is offering three free webinars that help give a deeper understanding of resources available to people with disabilities, the first session being tomorrow, July 15th.

📌 You can register for the webinars here: https://idhs.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_43clCLMucedqosu?Q_CHL=qr
or through the QR code in the flyer.

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Gateway to Learning is excited to announce that we are now inviting GTL families, friends, and community members to begi...
07/09/2025

Gateway to Learning is excited to announce that we are now inviting GTL families, friends, and community members to begin volunteering at our day program. 📣 Volunteers are welcome to join us as we ramp up our community outings, outdoor games/sports, and getting out and enjoying Chicago. ☀

🌱We also welcome volunteers to bring their own ideas and interests to our programming, for example teaching classes, coaching sports, teaching recipes, etc.

We are looking forward to working with you to expand and strengthen the GTL community, and continue to promote inclusion and lifelong learning.

Reach out to volunteer@gatewaytolearning.org to learn more!

📣Gateway to Learning is closed the week of June 30th for break, resuming programming on Monday, July 7th. ⛱See you when ...
06/27/2025

📣Gateway to Learning is closed the week of June 30th for break, resuming programming on Monday, July 7th.

⛱See you when we get back!

Thank you to Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council for the installation of new tables in our courtyard! We are deeply ...
06/25/2025

Thank you to Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council for the installation of new tables in our courtyard! We are deeply grateful for the donation of skills and resources creating these accessible tables and your support of Gateway to Learning. 🌱

We can't wait to get more meaningful days in the courtyard with our new digs!

Last week we held our Juneteenth❤️🖤💚 and Pride🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ party to amplify inclusion of all kinds. Each celebration remind...
06/23/2025

Last week we held our Juneteenth❤️🖤💚 and Pride🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ party to amplify inclusion of all kinds. Each celebration reminds us that how important it is to not just include, but to amplify voices. Such deep and inspiring history with both Pride and Juneteenth- both struggle and celebration. We're proud to honor it this year! 💫

Thank you to True Colors: Drag for All for your stunning performances!!

We are saddened to hear of the passing of Sister Rosemary Connelly, a fierce advocate for individuals with intellectual ...
06/20/2025

We are saddened to hear of the passing of Sister Rosemary Connelly, a fierce advocate for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Her impact on the IDD community is immeasurable and changed the landscape of programming for individuals, amplifying the idea that everyone deserves to have meaningful days; a mentality we practice every day here at Gateway to Learning. Her presence will surely be missed.

She built Misericordia into a model residence for Chicagoans with developmental challenges.

A big thanks to the Chicago Cubs for having us for a tour of Wrigley Field! ⚾️ What a treat to have an exclusive look at...
06/17/2025

A big thanks to the Chicago Cubs for having us for a tour of Wrigley Field! ⚾️ What a treat to have an exclusive look at the park! 😎 We of course had to complete the experience with some hotdogs... 🌭

Our summer programming is in full swing!☀⛱Community outings take place almost every day, which include activities like v...
06/14/2025

Our summer programming is in full swing!☀⛱

Community outings take place almost every day, which include activities like visiting museums, riding the CTA, and exploring different neighborhoods. 🤩 When asking participants, some favorites this week were:

🏀Basketball
🍪Working the bakery making chocolate chip and potato chip cookies
🏖Go to foster beach

Can't wait for more meaningful days this summer!

06/09/2025

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