Clearbrook to host 8th annual expo focused on serving individuals with intellectual/development disabilities and their families

Join Clearbrook on Thursday, Sept. 12, at Avalon Banquets in Elk Grove Village for their 8th Annual Clearbrook Expo. Taking place from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., the event will feature presentations from Representative Michelle Mussman and Connect to Community's Barb Tobias and Linda Hall, as well as an exhibit hall with over 40 vendors specializing in providing services for individuals with intellectual/development disabilities and their families. Areas of expertise represented will include adaptive equipment, behavioral & clinical services, benefits, durable medical equipment, employment, fiscal employer agents, home and vehicle modifications, housing, legal, family supports, post-secondary education, social services, training and much more.

Contact Hollis Gorrie at hgorrie@clearbrook.org or (847) 385-5041 for more information.

ABOUT CLEARBROOK

What started in 1955 as a parent's response to the unmet educational requirements of their children with special needs, Clearbrook is now a leader in the field of intellectual/developmental disabilities, including autism, down syndrome, and cerebral palsy. Clearbrook is committed to creating innovative opportunities, services and supports for people with disabilities. Each year, we serve over 8,000 children and adults-as well as their families- in over 160 communities throughout northern Illinois. Clearbrook provides personalized children's, adult day, employment, residential and clinical services at more than 50 locations throughout the Chicago area and is the largest provider of home-based services in the state of Illinois. Employing more than 900 people, we're proud to report that 92 percent of every dollar raised goes directly into programs and services. For more information, please visit www.clearbrook.org.