We show the world what together really means! 

We have a shared purpose at Aspire, one that's remained the same since we started over six decades ago. To be an ally to people with disabilities, working together to pursue greater possibilities - and create better communities in the process. 

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Aspire Living

Experiences are what our living programs offer! With options that include homes shared with friends in the community or support as adults with disabilities explore living on their very own. Aspire living helps adults build confidence, interact with others and thrive! 

Aspire Learning 

Aspire daytime learning programs help create new possibilities, find new interests, gain life skills and connect with others in hands-on, curriculum-based programs. Aspire Learning also offers Virtual Life Coaching. The virtual programs build confidence and gain life skills to adults wherever they may be! 

Aspire Careers 

Aspire Careers helps adults with disabilities succeed through job training and career support. Aspire helps adults explore job interests and gain a variety of skills to go further! Our team helps find employment openings with our partner organizations in the community and then continues supporting everyone along their employment journey! 

Aspire CoffeeWorks

Aspire CoffeeWorks is a social enterprise and dynamic partnership between Aspire, Metropolis Coffee Company and Canteen Vending. Adults with disabilities on the Aspire CoffeeWorks team work side-by-side with Metropolis employees to roast and ship coffee to consumers and nearly 100 office buildings across the country. 100% of Aspire CoffeeWorks net proceeds benefit Aspire.

Aspire Art

Aspire Art makes it possible for people with disabilities to become professional artists. Providing artists the opportunity to build a career in the arts by selling their artwork to corporations and private collectors. Artists are compensated fairly for their work, thus creating meaningful employment. Artists work together in small groups or paint individually, experiments with techniques, colors, images and textures. Resulting in unique, one-of-a-kind art. 

We believe we can create a future where people of every ability live, work, and succeed—and do it together.

53 individuals found employment through Aspire in 2022

91% of people who enter our Career Support program and are placed into jobs

94% of people who are placed in jobs and retain them for at least 12 months

Learn more at aspirechicago.com