Gateway To Learning in Chicago needs our help
It has come to my attention that Gateway To Learning Special Education and Training Center, located in Chicago, IL., has fallen victim, like so many centers providing similar care across the nation, to huge budget cuts and dropped government programs.
As many involved in the special needs community realize, these programs are so important to special needs children and adults in their development and training and as a result of these programs many have become productive members of society. To learn more of Gateway To Learning and the services they provide, please visit gtlchicago.com and feel free to provide a donation to this worthy institute.
Below is a letter sent to the lawmakers of the area that Gateway To Learning is located in. One hopes for the best that action may be taken to spare the special needs children and adults at Gateway, as well as all those across the nation, severe cuts as they are in dire need of the programs that have consistently showed success for their care. These programs are not earmarks or pork barrel projects…these programs are in fact at the very heart of why we as a society show our compassion and extend to those who need it the most the assistance that they truly are entitled to.
It not only improves their lives but ours as well. It may be said that the sign of a healthy and prosperous society is one that provides opportunities and care to their neediest citizens, and our society has always fit that description, which is why I have sent this letter. To wit:
Letter sent to the lawmakers attention…
I am sending you this letter in the hopes that after reading the information contained within, you would see the necessity of lending assistance to an organization that has served the special needs community for over 25 years.
I understand that your time is valuable, and there are many projects that require your attention, which is why I am thanking you in advance for reading this letter and hopefully find it in your heart to intervene and assist those who are so dependent on the kindness of the system in which they live.
Gateway to Learning Special Education and Training Center is in desperate need of government help. The programs that were graciously set aside for the attention, training and development of special needs children and adults are either being reduced dramatically or cut altogether.
This is where your voice may be able to make a difference. As of today, Gateway To Learning serves over 60 special needs children and adults. They represent a wide variety of race and ethnicity. It is through the involvement of the faculty and staff that they receive the proper education and training that is designed specifically for their needs.
Their greatest attributes are the individualized programs that meet the unique needs of each and every student and adult. As a result many former special needs adults trainees have gone on to be productive members of society through the programs and training they received through this reputable institution. I truly feel that Gateway To Learning is an asset to the community they are located in and a benefit to those who need our need our care and specialized attention to them.
For those that can’t speak for themselves, my plea to you is to visit and witness for yourself the good and necessary work that Gateway To Learning provides to the special needs community. I am confident that you will agree that these children and adults need our care and guidance.
This is what have always made our city, state and nation truly great; the ability to have opportunities, concern and compassion to those who need our care and protection.
Thank you once again for your kind attention to this dire matter. The address is:
Gateway To Learning Special Education and Training Center 4925 N. Lincoln Avenue Chicago, Il 60625-2609 773-784-3200Sincerely,
