By Anne Marie Brown, Executive Director We never could have imagined what 2020 had in store for us as we sat celebrating 2019 and looking forward with excitement to the year ahead.  In a year of challenges and uncertainty, the programs we support pivoted and charged...

  "Stephen has participated in the Amina Grace Speech and Language Program since it began at GiGi’s Playhouse McHenry County two years ago. Prior to the program, Stephen struggled to be able to articulate some of his words, which was very frustrating for him and...

 We had the pleasure of joining the 500+ people in attendance at the National Association for Down Syndrome's  'A Star is Born' Fashion show in Rosemont on Sunday.  Our Executive Director, Anne Marie Brown​, spoke and shared Amina's story, how the Amina Grace Memorial...

  We had a great time harvesting vegetables with the after program last week at Misericordia, Heart of Mercy. As part of this program, the residents participate in the care of the vegetables both inside the greenhouse and in the outside garden beds within the Amina...

 3-year-old Caiden works hard in the Amina Grace Speech & Language program at GiGi's Playhouse Hoffman Estates each week. He is currently working on yes/no and wh- type questions, specifically who questions such as- Who is tired? Who is sad?, as a means to expand...

 What a beautiful evening for the dedication and blessing of the Amina Grace Garden at Misericordia Heart of Mercy. The Amina Grace Garden sits right in the heart of Misericordia’s Mercy Village for all the residents to enjoy.  Sister Rosemary Connelly and Father Jack...

We are excited to share the 2018 annual report – Growing Our Community – produced by one of our partner organizations Misericordia, Heart of Mercy. The Amina Grace Gardens vertical hydroponic garden program is featured on the front and back covers. You can read about...

One of the main components of Amina Grace Gardens Program is the vertical hydroponic garden in the Misericordia Greco Gardens Greenhouse. Horticulture therapy techniques have positive cognitive, physical and vocational impacts. It improves memory and language skills,...

By Taylor Kent, M.H.S., CCC-SLP Why is speech therapy important? I get this question quite often. The answer is VERY! The importance and value of speech in all individuals cannot be underestimated. Do you remember playing the game of telephone as a kid? Hoping the...

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month (DSAM), a month focused on celebrating people with Down syndrome and making people aware of their abilities and accomplishments. Please follow up on Instagram and Facebook throughout the month to hear stories of achievement and...