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Copyright Notice

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Privacy Policy

This privacy policy sets out how Austin Special Chicago uses and protects any information that you give Austin Special Chicago when you use this website.

Austin Special Chicago is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Be assured that any information by which you can be identified that is provided by you while using our website will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement.

We will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so.

Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to other websites of interest. However, once you have used these links to leave our site, you should note that we do not have any control over the other websites. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide while visiting such sites and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the specific website.

Testimonials

"Because of Austin she has progressed into being a more self-reliant individual. She may never be able to live on her own, but she is capable of doing many things for herself, which is because of the skills she has been taught by attending Austin."

~ F.L., parent of a client

"They provide quality services and have had a tremendous impact on his life. If our mother were alive today, she would not believe the strides he has made."

~ M.H., sibling of a client

"My brother...has been a lifelong client of Austin Special. They have done a magnificent job of teaching him basic life skills and job training. Most importantly, they have created an environment of family for [him]."

~ J.K., sibling of a client

“I have been a client of Austin Special for a long time. I want to work! I want to see my friends!”

~ J.L., client

“I have been working at AS for 31 years. The services I get here make my life better.”

~ M.M., client

"This center has been a blessing for the young and old who work to help support their loved ones. ... It is impossible to look after our handicapped family members and work as well which is why WSMRCA is a blessing that we cannot lose. It relieves us of the worry about the safety of our kin."

~ B.L., sibling of a client

"Austin Special is a safe haven to those who are developmentally disabled, where individuals can lead productive and independent lives. I have seen the joy on my aunt's face when she comes home from Austin every day."

~ L.P., relative of a client

“I am the friend of one of the workshop clients... She is a 57 year-old adult who is blind and with developmental disability, and has worked at Austin Special for the past 25 years. This is the greatest joy in her life besides her family, music and coffee!”

~ K.P., friend of a client

“I have been coming to Austin Special for 19 years now, and I have made quite a few good friends here.”

~ M.B., client