by: Zipporah Leach, Vocational Specialist iCan Dream Center We are incredibly grateful to Advocate South Suburban Hospital for welcoming our students with care, professionalism, and genuine inclusion. Their partnership provides more than volunteer opportunities, it creates space for growth, confidence, and dignity. On the first day of his internship, one of our students arrived eager, …

One of the most underestimated barriers facing young adults with disabilities isn’t ability, motivation, or talent—it’s transportation. At iCan Dream Center, we see this reality every day. Our students are capable, eager, and ready to work, learn, and participate in their communities. Yet without reliable transportation, even the most motivated young adult can find their …

By: Zipporah Leach, Vocational Specialist iCan Dream Center The holiday season brought twinkling lights, cheerful music, and a sense of excitement, but in the world of customer service, the most wonderful time of the year inevitably brings a modicum of stress, frustration, and very real human emotions. For many of our students who stepped into …