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Supporting Inclusion: A Special Visit During National Disability Employment Awareness Month
October was National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) – a time dedicated to recognizing the immense value that employees...
Oct 29, 20241 min read
From Farm to Future: UAS Summer Programs Build Lifelong Benefits
While many schools and other activities paused during the summer months, our UAS programs were in full momentum. Through valuable...
Aug 30, 20242 min read
The Power of Small Acts at Growing Solutions Farm
Our ongoing summer impact is a result of the dedicated volunteers at Growing Solutions Farm – there is no price tag on the time, energy, and
Jul 30, 20243 min read
Turning Internships Into Opportunities
UAS provides opportunities for young adults with autism to secure employment through structured volunteer internships.
May 2, 20243 min read
Urban Farm Helps Students with Autism
Growing Solutions Farm was recently featured on FarmWeekNow who highlighted the essential life skills this program gives its students...
Apr 27, 20241 min read
Empowerment Through Employment: Creating Job Opportunities for UAS students
No matter what day of the week it is, Mike Tracy can often be found setting out on another expedition across the Chicagoland area. After...
Apr 3, 20243 min read
SOCIAL IMPACT AT UAS
Have you ever found yourself feeling awkward or struggling to connect with someone in a social situation? For our young adults at UAS,...
Feb 29, 20242 min read
From Seasonal to All-Seasons: Extending the Life – and Impact – of Growing Solutions Farm
Mike Underdown and Tim Hayes might not be the first names that come to mind when thinking about urban agriculture. After all, they’re...
Jan 31, 20243 min read
UAS Launches Young Adult Advisory Council
This month, Urban Autism Solutions kicked off an exciting new initiative with the inaugural meeting of the newly formed Young Adult...
Sep 27, 20231 min read
UAS Wraps Up a Successful One Summer Chicago Program
Friday, August 4th marked the conclusion of the eighth year of the One Summer Chicago program at Growing Solutions Farm. For the eighth...
Aug 9, 20232 min read
UAS Hosts Summer Ambassador Program
Growing Solutions Farm is bustling with activity this Summer, as we've been thrilled to welcome the energetic and enthusiastic young...
Jul 22, 20231 min read
Meet our new executive director
A letter from incoming UAS Executive Director, Maura McCarthy
Jan 18, 20231 min read
2023 Brings Changes at UAS
A letter from UAS Executive Director Heather M. Tarczan
Jan 18, 20233 min read
Growing Solutions Farm on Fox32 Chicago
Fox 32 Chicago's Natalie Bomke covered Urban Autism Solutions' Growing Solutions Farm in a segment that aired on November 16. Natalie...
Nov 16, 20221 min read
UAS Partnership with Lyft on Fox 32 News
Alejandro Sanchez is a student at the Ray Graham Training Center who got his job at DD's Discounts through Urban Autism Solutions....
Oct 21, 20221 min read
UAS in the Chicago Tribune
The Chicago Tribune covered Urban Autism Solutions' jobs program in an October 21 article by reporter Darcel Rockett. Rockett interviewed...
Oct 21, 20221 min read
5 Tips to ease the transition back to school for children with autism
The key is doing what you can to turn unknown into knowns
Aug 19, 20222 min read
Growing Solutions Farm in the News
NTD Business News covers Growing Solutions Farm
Aug 16, 20221 min read
ABC7 Chicago features students at Growing Solutions Farm
'Chicago Proud' news segment focuses on One Summer Chicago student workers
Aug 2, 20221 min read
WGN Radio: Apologue Liqueurs talks about their unique partnership with Growing Solutions Farm
Growing Solutions Farm grows celery root exclusively for the craft spirits company
Jul 18, 20221 min read
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