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CEO Commentary

Kristin V. MacRAE

On June 30, 2010, our agency begins to compose a new chapter in our distinguished history. CARC will change its name to become "Envision Unlimited."
CARC--or formally the "Chicago Association for Retarded Children," formed in 1964 from the merger of three small organizations. These "three organizations" were essentially three groups of parents who banded together with a goal and a dream. Their goal was to create educational programs for their children with developmental disabilities. » Learn More

Corporate Donor of Distinction

Field Foundation of Illinois

The Field Foundation of Illinois has continued its strong support of Envision with a $15,000 grant award in support of Envision's Arts Program. This is the third consecutive $15,000 grant. Over the past three years, the Field Foundation has been instrumental in expanding the benefit of self-expression through creativity for the people Envision supports.
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Program Spotlight

Autism Services Program

To address a growing societal need, Envision will launch its innovative Autism Services Program on November 16, 2009. According to the Autism Society of America, 1.5 million people in the U.S. have some form of autism. Envision’s Autism Services Program will promote functional, age-appropriate, individualized, active and diverse programming to help men and women with autism enhance their communication, social and basic job skills. The program will feature Person Centered Planning with strong emphasis on family involvement and home community. » Learn More

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