Giving Tuesday
Join us this Giving Tuesday, on November 28th, in bringing the magic of theater to everyone! ASP is raising funds for a new Audio-Visual system. Let's turn up the volume on empowerment and create a stage where abilities can shine!
Your generosity is key to unlocking unforgettable performances!
Enriching & Enhancing the Lives of those with (IDD)
Expanding our Mission
2021 Gerald Nissan Hole-in-One Winner! Let's Do it again in 2023
2021 Gerald Nissan Hole-in-One Winner! Let's Do it again in 2023
Enriching and enhancing the lives of those with IDD and their families by creating a housing footprint. We are currently working with the City of Naperville and Gorman & Company and Ray Graham Association to build housing for senior citizens and those with IDD. The plan includes approximately 72 apartments with 1, 2, and 3 bedrooms, and 25% of the apartments are for those with IDD. This complex will be located at 103rd St. and Route 59, Naperville, Il.
Please get in touch with Cheryl for questions at
Cheryl@ASP4Us.org or 630-254-9772
2021 Gerald Nissan Hole-in-One Winner! Let's Do it again in 2023
2021 Gerald Nissan Hole-in-One Winner! Let's Do it again in 2023
2021 Gerald Nissan Hole-in-One Winner! Let's Do it again in 2023
WHAT IS A SPECIAL PLACE?
Theater
A Special Place was created to give those with disabilities a place to make friends and have a great time. Theater gives them an outlet to express themselves and helps them develop self-confidence and stage presence. We hear their voices a little louder every year and see their smiles are a little bigger. They are excited to come to practice and be with their friends.
Our next play is coming soon!
The Willy Wonka play and dinner! The performances will occur at Alleluia Church on March 1, 2024.
Dance & Social Media
Our group from the theater was having so much fun we did not want it to end. So we decided to continue meeting on the 2nd Friday of every month at Alleluia Church, from 6-7:30 pm. We learn new dances that will be posted to social media!
Each Summer, we celebrate being together at our "Backyard Bash," where we share hot dogs and chips before the scavenger hunt and movie under the stars. Bring your stadium chairs and blankets!
Friendships & Volunteers
Keeping Fit
A Saturday morning is a great time to work out at the park. Whether it is strength training, endurance training, or Yoga, it is always more fun with friends and, of course, a great instructor who cares about us!
Join Us!
Friendships & Volunteers
Friendships & Volunteers
Friendships & Volunteers
We believe that each performance enhances the lives of all who participate. The volunteers have as much fun as everyone else. Once they join us, they become friends and volunteer.
Friendships & Volunteers
Friendships & Volunteers
Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
THEY HAVE TRANSITIONED FROM HIGH SCHOOL TEENS TO ADULTS IN THEIR 20'S
WE NEED TO CREATE SUPPORTIVE HOUSING CLOSE TO HOME
- IT MUST BE AFFORDABLE
- LEVELS OF SUPPORT OF SERVICES WILL BE NEEDED
- ASSIST WITH SELF SUFFICIENCY TO ALLOW FOR GROWTH AND INDEPENDENCE
IT IS NOT EASY
OBSTACLES TO OVERCOME
PARENTS ARE NOT LIVING FOREVER.....
WHERE WILL OUR ADULTS LIVE ONCE MOM AND DAD ARE NO LONGER HERE?
HOW DO WE INSURE THEY ARE SAFE?
GOVERNMENT AND ZONING REGULATIONS
WE MUST EDUCATE OUR NEIGHBORS AND POLITICIANS
FINANCIAL BARRIERS
THOSE WITH DISABILITIES HAVE LIMITED INCOME
LACK OF OPTIONS
SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY HOUSING DOES NOT EXIST IN THIS AREA FOR THIS GROWING POPULATION. THEY WANT TO STAY CLOSE TO WHERE THEY GREW UP. IT'S FAMILIAR AND IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THEY LIVE NEAR FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
Saturday Night Hang outs
Great Friends
We get together about eight times a year and just do fun things together. Whether it's a theme of Halloween, New Year's Eve Party, Super Bowl party, we just enjoy being together and socializing.
Backyard Bash
Every summer we have an outdoor party where we have dinner and games with the guys from YMSL -Young Men's Service League.
Dance & Post
Learn a new Dance and we will post it on our Social Media pages
We meet on the second Friday of the month April through July
6:00-7:30pm.
The location is Alleluia Church,
4055 Book Road Naperville, IL 60564
Thank you Alleluia for letting us rent your space!
Help Our Cause
Your support and contributions will enable us to continue to offer theater classes to everyone without cost. We dream big, and look for ways to help our young adults live full lives. We are always looking for ways to help them live better and live more independently.
Your generous donation will fund our mission.