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They say experience is the best teacher. Learn from the personal stories of people with developmental disabilities and their family members from every corner of Illinois. Find encouragement in their victories. Draw inspiration from their resilience. Be comforted knowing that they too have encountered tough times. These are our stories.

What’s yours?

Josef

Berwyn, IL


LifeMyWay means: It's speaking up. My Pathways program helped me have the courage to speak on the microphone!


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Taylorville, IL

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Brookfield, Illinois

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