Art gallery
Operates an art gallery and an art program.
Austin Special
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Austin Special 2 locations · 1 city
- Category
- Health & Medical · Habilitative Services
- Headquarters
- United States
- Website
- austinspecial.org
- Locations listed
- 2 in Chicago
- Recognition
- Listed
- 5318 N Elston Ave Chicago
- 5414 W Diversey Ave Chicago
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About Austin Special
Austin Special is a nonprofit social service agency. It serves individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities in the Chicago community. Founded in 1953 by parents who chose community-based support for their children, the organization provides training and education and assists families in keeping loved ones in the community. Its programs include community day services, developmental training, residential services, transportation, and an art program. Austin Special also operates an art gallery. The agency is licensed and funded by the Illinois Department of Human Services. Its services address the needs of people with developmental disabilities, including those with severe and profound intellectual disabilities. Austin Special is located on North Elston Avenue in Chicago.
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At a glance
- Credentials
- Licensed and certified by the State of Illinois as a work activity center and developmental training program, Licensed and funded by the Illinois Department of Human Services, 501c3 nonprofit
- Team
- Founded by a group of parents; governed by a voluntary board of directors.
- Founded
- 1953
- Provides services to individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
- Individuals are trained through in-house, actual work experiences.
- Program includes participation in Special Olympics and community-based activities.
From austinspecial.org, checked 22 Oct 2026. Only what the business states on its own website.
Services
- Developmental training program Vocational, social and educational services for adults 18 years and older.
- Residential program
- Transportation Provided for individuals unable to use public transportation.
- Art program
- Subcontract program
- Community day services
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Services & specialities
Highlights
Community services
Provides programs for people with developmental and intellectual disab
Family support
Offers training and education and assists families with community livi
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