The 2013 Night of Hope Gala – Photo Gallery

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Take a look at the photos from the recent Night of Hope Gala in Chicago. . . . → Read More: The 2013 Night of Hope Gala – Photo Gallery

Nurses Appreciation Week 2013 – Photo Gallery

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The week of May 6, 2013 was Nurses Week. We love our nurses at Hope! View some photos from the celebration on the Hope campus. . . . → Read More: Nurses Appreciation Week 2013 – Photo Gallery

Teacher Appreciation Day 2013 – Photo Gallery

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May 7 was Teacher Appreciation Day 2013. Take a look at these scenes from the reception for our teachers in Springfield. . . . → Read More: Teacher Appreciation Day 2013 – Photo Gallery

Cinco de Mayo Dance – Photo Gallery

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The students at Hope had a great time celebrating Cinco de Mayo. You can see the photos here. . . . → Read More: Cinco de Mayo Dance – Photo Gallery

Earth Day Celebrations at Hope – Photo Gallery

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Take a look around Hope’s campus as students participated in a variety of Earth Day activities. Please enjoy the photos. . . . → Read More: Earth Day Celebrations at Hope – Photo Gallery

Little Mermaid the Musical – Photo Gallery

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On Friday, April 19th, Hope’s children performed their annual musical, The Little Mermaid.  Please enjoy the photos. . . . → Read More: Little Mermaid the Musical – Photo Gallery

Ryan’s Story of Hope

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Ryan’s parents were overjoyed when their precious, bright-eyed, baby boy was born.

But soon after his birth, they learned that something was very wrong. Ryan’s brain had suddenly stopped growing. They sought opinions from neurologists across the country. But none of them could determine what happened.

Ryan never developed the ability to speak. And his cerebral palsy makes walking so difficult, he’s had to use a wheelchair for most of his life.

His mother, Julie, explains, “Despite Ryan’s tremendous challenges, my husband and I were resolved to do the best we could for him. We . . . → Read More: Ryan’s Story of Hope

me – Spring 2013 Edition

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We are proud to release the Spring 2013 edition of “me”, a publication of The Hope Institute for Children and Families. . . . → Read More: me – Spring 2013 Edition

The Autism Program partners with IDOT

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The Autism Program of Illinois (TAP) has announced a new partnership with the Illinois Department of Transportation to help make Illinois’ highways safer for those with autism spectrum disorders. Beginning this month, TAP centers will begin distributing materials for the Illinois Yellow Dot program and incorporating program materials into autism-related trainings.

Launched in 2011 by IDOT, the Yellow Dot program helps first responders (police, fire and ambulance personnel) identify vehicle occupants who might require extra assistance in the event of a roadside emergency. A yellow dot placed on the rear window of a vehicle alerts first responders . . . → Read More: The Autism Program partners with IDOT

Rise to the challenge for Hope’s children

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April is an important month here at The Hope Institute – it’s Autism Awareness Month. Did you know that over 90% of Hope’s children have an autism spectrum disorder? And did you know that, today, at least one in 88 children in the United States is born with an ASD?

These are certainly troubling statistics. But Hope’s boys and girls and their loving families have more than one good reason to be optimistic.

Since 1957, Hope has
. . . → Read More: Rise to the challenge for Hope’s children