Anixter in the News
Even with a court order, families struggle to find services for developmentally disabled adults
Even with a court order, families struggle to find services for developmentally disabled adults: ‘We have great programs, you just can’t get into them.’ By MARIE FAZIO CHICAGO TRIBUNE | JAN 08, 2020 | 1:02 PM Charlene Synoga has spent the past year searching in vain for someone to help [...]
WBEZ Reset interviews Anixter Center President/CEO about the wait time with state funded adult programs
Rebecca Clark, Anixter Center President/CEO was interviewed by Jenn White, host of WBEZ's daily talk show Reset. Rebecca addressed the staggering wait time for adults with developmental disabilities to receive much needed support to move forward toward their independence. She was joined by Joshua Long, Principal South Side Occupational Academy. Link [...]
Anixter Holiday Card Design Winner!
Congratulations to Ally, ACT Program participant! Ally’s design will be featured on the cover of Anixter Center’s 2019 Holiday Card. Thank you to everyone who submitted a design. You all did a fabulous job sharing your holiday spirit! Anixter Center sends you Season's Greetings! Wishing [...]
Why Adults with Developmental Disabilities are Waiting Seven Years or Longer, for Programs They Need to Live on Their Own
Susie Redfern and her son, Nick, who has autism, at their Aurora home on Nov. 13, 2019. The Redferns have been on the Prioritization for Urgency of Need for Services list, a waitlist for disabilities services in Illinois for years. Nick Redfern, diagnosed with autism, filled his school days with [...]
Anixter Center receives Highland Park Community Foundation Award
Anixter Center had the pleasure of attending the Highland Park Community Foundation grantee award reception on Wednesday, November 13th, 2019. We were joined by 49 other community non-profits that have a mission to support the Highland Park community and its residents. Anixter Center’s ACT Program is located in the vibrant [...]
Anixter Center participates on panel at the 2019 International Association of Chiefs of Police
Christine Jensen, Director of Training, joined fellow community advocates and Chicago Police Lieutenant Jack Benigno on a panel of Community Partners at the 2019 International Association of Chiefs of Police, (IACP). This year their conference was held at the McCormick Place in Chicago on October 28, 2019. The panelists addressed [...]
Anixter Center President/CEO talks home services in IL with Dan and Amy on Chicago’s Morning Answer
Rebecca Clark, Anixter Center President/CEO was interviewed this morning on Chicago's Morning Answer by Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson. Rebecca continues to highlight the funding crisis in Illinois, as well as the amazing work done by our employees to move our agency forward! https://youtu.be/zxiufY4MJvo?t=80
Person Centered. For Every Person.
EVERY DAY. AN ACT OF COURAGE AND HOPE.Our members are the reason we are fiercely devoted to our mission. Their unique stories are raw, real and brave.PERSON CENTERED. FOR EVERY PERSON.You can’t help but feel good when you walk into one of our hubs. You’ll see people getting better because [...]
Anixter Center Establishes Inclusive Pathways Chicago
Anixter Center Establishes Inclusive Pathways Chicago: Healthcare project to Implement Two-Year Signature Employment Grant from Kessler Foundation Joshua Long, Principal, Southside Occupational Academy, Chicago Public SchoolsAllie Gunderson, VP Disability Services, Anixter Center; Rebecca Clark, President and CEO, Anixter Center; Elizabeth Rahill, Senior Consultant, Talent Strategy, University of Chicago Medicine; [...]
Anixter Employees are Mental Health First Aid Certified
Fifteen Anixter Center employees participated in Sinai Health System’s offering of the Mental Health First Aid USA certification. Participants attended a two and a half day workshop. The sessions focused on how to identify and assist when an individual is experiencing mental health crises. Anixter employees engaged in group activities [...]
September is Recovery Month
National Recovery Month (Recovery Month), sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), is a national observance held every September to educate Americans that substance use treatment and mental health services can enable those with mental and substance use disorders to live healthy and rewarding lives. This [...]
The Steve Cochran Show on WGN Radio Celebrates Anixter Center’s 100 Years
On today's radio show, Steve Cochran interviewed our president as the most valuable person on the planet. Anixter celebrates 100 years of helping the disabled gain skills, housing and independence. The CEO/President of Anixter Center, Rebecca Clark joins the Steve Cochran Show to discuss how Anixter Center helps the disabled [...]