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Misericordia believes that all people disabled or not should have the opportunity to be meaningful members of their community every day. Each resident at Misericordia works closely w/ support staff to develop an annual plan to reach individual goals. There are many elements integral to leading a happy & fulfilling life, & Misericordia is dedicated to addressing all of these in each resident’s personal plan.

In Illinois, children w/ developmental disabilities are supported through both inclusive & special educational settings, depending on their needs. Thankfully, most students thrive in elementary & high school, enjoying their time in the classroom & extra-curricular activities & building friendships w/ their fellow students. Illinoisans w/ developmental disabilities can attend school until the age of 22. Unfortunately, it is at this age when many people w/ disabilities see a dramatic drop in programmatic support.

Since offering services for adults in the late 1970s, Misericordia has created & refined programs focused on job & independent living skills. Each adult, along w/ their parent/guardian, meets w/ support staff to determine the best match between their interests & program opportunities.

Misericordia is different from many organizations in the field in that we support adults w/ severe & profound developmental disabilities, meaning most are between three months & three years of age on a cognitive level. In fact, approximately 60% of Misericordia’s clients have severe & profound disabilities. Therefore, Misericordia has developed numerous opportunities to meet each person’s needs, from an adult w/ profound disabilities who works on eye contact in the on-campus puppetry workshop to someone who thrives in an independent setting in the community at-large. As described below, every individual at Misericordia is engaged in appropriate combinations of education, employment, therapy, & recreational activities.

Self-Help Worksho

Education

Nutrition & Fitness

Spiritual Life

Social & Recreational Activities

Health & Therapy

Misericordia's residential services provide a wide range of choices for individuals to thrive in an environment that allows them to live as independently as possible. Each residential option is supported & connected through Misericordia's campus, where a comprehensive network of services & opportunities are provided. Misericordia provides residential options both on campus & in the community.

Community Integrated Living Arrangement (CILA)

Brian O. Shannon Apartment Building

Heart of Mercy Village

Mercy Glen

McGowan Home

The Marian Center

Mother Catherine McAuley Residence

Holbrook Residence

Rosemary Residence is home to 13 non-ambulatory children.