Families
Family Association
The involvement of family members is a key factor of Aspire’s success and helped to make Aspire a leader in comprehensive services for children and adults with developmental disabilities. Aspire was originally founded as a grass roots non-profit by parents of children with disabilities in 1960, at a time before special education existed. More than 48 years later, the parents and family members of our clients continue that dedication to keeping Aspire’s unique spirit alive and ensuring it is the best organization that it can be.
To join our Family Association, or for more information about Family Association events, email Connie Weber, Administrative Assistant to the President and CEO, or call 708.547.3550 x3588.
Margaret and Herman Schult didn’t know anything was wrong with their daughter Sally until she was two years old. The year was 1950 and after seeing a parade of doctors and specialists the diagnosis was made: Sally was born with a birth defect that had caused brain damage and mild retardation. She went to special education schools until she was 17, but it wasn’t until Sally exhibited behavior problems when she was 27 that her parents were told she needed to learn socialization skills and have some distance put between herself and her parents, her lone caretakers.