Introduction

Championing Inclusivity for
Chicagoans with Intellectual
& Developmental Disabilities

Championing Inclusivity for
Chicagoans with Intellectual
& Developmental Disabilities

Championing inclusivity for
Chicagoans with intellectual
& developmental disabilities

2024 Evening Reception
2024 Evening Reception

Join Special Children’s Charities at the Old Post Office on Wednesday, November 20 for our annual Evening Reception.

Are you ready?

Are you

ready to get

involved?

2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Registration
Join Team Special Children's Charities for the
2025 Chicago Marathon!
Support our Programs

Support our

participants & programs!

Our Mission

Since 1969, Special Children’s Charities has been the driving force behind inclusion and empowerment for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout Chicago.

Our high-quality athletic, educational and life-enriching programs inspire our participants to dream big, overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. Our transformative programs champion the rights and potential of individuals, support their families and uplift communities.

Adventure
Club

Virtual Cooking
& Art Classes

Athlete
produced cable
access TV show

Family Activities
like mini golf
& bowling

AND
MORE!

Our Transformative Programs

Redefine possibilities by joining thousands of individuals who participate in our athletic, enrichment, and educational programs every year.

Many participants first get involved through special recreation programs by

We also offer an

  • Adventure
    Club

  • Athlete-
    produced cable access TV show

  • Virtual
    cooking &
    art classes

  • Family activities like mini golf & bowling

  • AND
    MORE!

Our
Supporters

If you are inspired by our community, there are many ways for you to show you care

We welcome you to make a splash by jumping into Lake Michigan on the first Sunday in March, run with our Chicago Marathon team and attend our annual Evening Reception.

Volunteers

Volunteer at an event or support us through a tax-deductible contribution to our 501c3 nonprofit organization.