may 15, 2024
Watch our latest 50th anniversary video with community members, staff, and participants celebrating all things Gateway to Learning!
Thank you to Rob Johnson Communications and Bob Ness and Sliding Board Productions for making this video come to life.
April 19, 2024
April 19th is declared Gateway to Learning Day by Governor JB Pritzker in honor of our 50th anniversary celebration.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Gateway to Learning Employment Division hosts panel with experts from City of Chicago Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities + the IL ABLE Program, State Treasurer's Office.
Questions answered:
- Will I lose my SSI or SSDI if I work?
- How can an IL ABLE account help employed people with disabilities to build financial wellness?
If you are looking for information about Employment Services, please contact Gateway to Learning in Chicago, IL.
*Information contained in this video is not legal nor financial advice. It is strictly informational as of the date of the event (9/26/2023).
August 8, 2022
“Local non-profit Gateway To Learning is creating more jobs for people with learning and developmental disabilities through their partnership with Earn With A Purpose.”
Daytime Chicago, WGN TV / Watch the Story Here
August 5, 2022
“When opportunities like this pop up to work with someone local and for it to go to such a good cause, it’s just a no-brainer for us to do that,” O’Doherty said.
Block Club Chicago / Read the Story Here
December 9, 2021
“You are in store not only for some good treats, but also some service with a friendly smile. We really loved getting to know the team over there and you’ll see why.”
Chicago Today, NBC 5 Chicago / Watch the Story Here
October 11, 2021
“A big donation by an award winning Chicago bakery is cooking up change for people with disabilities.”
Fox 32 Chicago / Watch the Story here
October 11, 2021
“One of the neat things about working in the cafe is the development of social skills, working with money were some things that have always been a little difficult for Alexis, but she's developed great confidence.”
WTTW Chicago Tonight / Watch the Story here
September 27, 2021
“Sophie actually hired someone from Dorothy’s to work in her patisserie.”
NBC Chicago / Watch the Story here
September 17, 2021
“Nothing is closer to my heart than helping others, and this was just another way to brighten someone else’s day,” Evanoff said.
Block Club Chicago / Read the story here
May 2, 2021
“Brian has seen his dad, who is a carpenter, leave the house every day and work hard and Brian has the same goals for himself.”
Built to Last television show, ABC7 Chicago / Watch the Video Here
September 19, 2020
“Marquee Sports Network continues to honor Hometown Heroes in the Chicagoland area and Gateway to Learning has been an integral part of the education process during the pandemic."
Cubs Pre-game Show, Marquee Sports Network / Watch the Video Here
November 21, 2018
“…and told TODAY that Daniel's "time at Gateway is really fundamental for him in terms of that language development and how much he is able to benefit from that."
NBC’s TODAY Show / Read Full Article
September 2018
"He means ... a lot to me he's a hero in my life and huge inspiration to me.”
ABC 7 Chicago / Read Full Article
September 2018
“I made my dad proud,” Ragano said. “That was pretty heavy for me.”
Chicago Tribune / Read Full Article
December 2016
“He stands taller.
He smiles more.
It gives him a sense of worth.”
WGN’s Chicago’s Best / Read Full Article
July 2013
“Last month a neighborhood cafe opened with two simple goals: sell homemade baking goods and give people with disabilities job skills.”
ABC 7 Chicago / Read Full Article