Joan's Developmental Workshop is an after-school program located in Chicago that prepares disabled students ages 13 to 21 for the workforce through skills training and social development. The workshop works with companies that hire disabled youth for suitable jobs and provides tax benefits to the companies. Trained staff reinforce school lessons and help match students' abilities to jobs.

1. Joan's After Care Workshop is an
educational workshop for disabled
students between the ages of 13 to
21 in the heart of Chicago, located on
the Southside at 8456 South
Halsted. The workshop is designed
to prepare this particular age group
for the workforce through social
interactions and work skill
development. What separates
Joan's workshop from other similar
shops is that we work with
companies that will hire disabled
youth for tasks that are suitable for
their abilities. The companies get a
number of tax benefits and trained
employees who are fit and ready to
work. It is mainly an after-school
program that our trained and
certified staff use to reinforce what
was learned in school; meanwhile,
taking a special interest in each
disability to help match able youth
with a job in the work force. 8456 SOUTH HALSTED
CHICAGO, IL. 60620
773.729.4727
773.503.2821
Specializing in Youth with
"Special Needs"
JOAN'S
DEVELOPMENTAL
WORKSHOP
JOAN'S DEVELOPMENTAL WORKSHOP
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2. MISSION STATEMENT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES STRUCTURED PROGRAMS
At Joan's Developmental Workshop, we
believe that the more supportive an
environment is for the disabled, the
better the outcome is for indepndence.
We will help to shape the youth's
outlook in this global-minded workforce
to instill confidence. We will offer love, a
sense of belonging, the means to
prepare for the unknown in this
workforce and also a supportive
environment to help manage personal
special needs that each student will
have to overcome to manage
themselves while at work.
Our experienced staff of professionals
are prepared to provide an atmosphere
that promotes positive physical and
emotional health and well being. We
offer a safe, secure and caring
environment as we grow to be an
extended version of family working
together to improve quality of life for you
and your youth.
Our Staff consists of:
Administrators
Program Directors
Licensed Practical Nurse
Social Worker
Job Coordinator
Special Education Student Instructors
Volunteer Student Instructors
Our trained and certifid staff will provide
comprehensive programs that feature
diverse activities, entertainment, and
recreation.
They include the following:
SocialSkills
Job Training
Homework Facilities
Peck System
Arts and Crafts
Computer Access
Television
Health Class
Cooking Classes
Talent Showcases
(Starring your Youth)
* Snacks and Dinner will be provided daily.
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