1950s
Five families meet in 1956 to form a group to meet the educational needs of disabled children
School opens in Rolling Meadows barn
1960s
Clearbrook Center opens in Rolling Meadows
Vocational rehabilitation workshop opens in Elk Grove
246 people served annually
1970s
1st residential program
2 supported living arrangements open
1st group home opens
1980s
Lattof Commons opens with 92 beds
4 more group homes and 3 more supported living arrangements open
Resale shop opens
1990s
Clearbrook Clinic opens
18 additional group homes
Wright Home opens
2000s
14 additional group homes
First autism home opens in Hoffman Estates
Administrative offices move to Arlington Heights
2010s
7 additional group homes
Home-based services offices open in Northbrook and Downers Grove
Autism programs expand
More than 7,000 individuals served annually by more than 1,000 staff

