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The Asset Limit Problem and Solution For most families, estate planning is about deciding who gets what. For families with a special needs child or ...

What is Occupational Therapy? Occupational Therapy (OT) helps people of all ages participate in activities that are meaningful and necessary to their daily lives. This ...

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 ...

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 ...

This past weekend, our community came together for a day filled with fun, laughter, and a little friendly competition at our 2nd annual Pickleball Classic—and ...

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 ...

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 ...

Did you know that July is Disability Pride Month? At Helping Hand, we are dedicated to creating a world in which all are equally valued—and ...

Helping Hand is having fun in the sun this summer as we connect with our community!  This summer, you’ll find us at local farmers markets, ...

You’ve probably seen how much genuine joy a mascot can bring. You may have memories of cheering for your mascot in team huddles while playing ...