to Disrupt Inequities Breaking Through

At Envision Unlimited we are dedicated to serving the needs of people with disabilities with empathy and dignity, right where they are. Through innovation and our commitment to unique and caring approaches, we are working to create change not just in the system, but in the lives of the people we serve. With more than 90% of those we serve existing at or below the poverty line, our members, their families and a waiting population of those in need remain vulnerable, often marginalized and living in under-served communities. Their voices and challenges have been historically ignored. Ultimately, our goal is to help change the trajectory of their futures.

We are evolving in ways big and small to make changes aimed at correcting these social justice inequities. Consider how we are planning for our elderly members to age in place, instead of being moved into nursing homes. Our new Dream Home is a groundbreaking effort to create an Americans with Disabilities (ADA)-compliant home in Chicago to shape a new reality for those with disabilities to live fully during their senior years.

In the past year, we have helped more than 70 individuals avoid homelessness, successfully transitioning people with disabilities from state institutions into homes and into the community. Through our Neighbors Program we are helping members thrive and normalize in the communities they live. And, in our mental health program we witness change every day with former clients who are well into their recovery journey and now serve as peer mentors. They are making the difference in the lives of others and modeling what Envision Unlimited can be for all.

Your generous support is what makes it possible to break through and disrupt the inequities that have been barriers for people with intellectual, developmental and psychiatric disabilities. Thank you! We hope that you will continue to follow and support us on this journey and be part of the important advances and breakthroughs to come.

With thanks,

Mary Kay Krupka Board Chair