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March is Developmental Disabilities Month

March 6, 2026

What are intellectual and developmental disabilities? The exact definitions of intellectual disabilities (ID) and developmental disabilities (DD) depend on the organization. For example, the Individuals ...

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2025 Year in Review: Transformation, Growth, and Connections

January 7, 2026

As we settle into 2026, we can’t help but to reflect on 2025. We’re reflecting on the incredible amount of transformation, growth, and connections throughout ...

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Together We Shine: Helping Hand at the La Grange Pet Parade

June 11, 2025

What an unforgettable day! Helping Hand showed up full force at this year’s La Grange Pet Parade at the beginning of this month- with over ...

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Celebrating 70 Years of Transformation with Helping Hand

April 1, 2025

WGN featured our Adult Day Program on their Around Town segment as we celebrated our 70th Anniversary. This special segment with Ana Belaval features various ...