CSS Academy Programs

Building community through social, vocational and educational opportunities for people with and without disabilities.

Brookfield • Cicero • Oak Park

Our MissionCSS Academy Programs are offered by Community Support Services (CSS), Inc., a private, not-for- profit service agency that initiates, provides and promotes services for people with intellectual/ developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families, within their communities, in order to strengthen their independence, self-esteem, and ability to participate in and contribute to community life.

We provide Classes, Workshops and Special Field Trips for people with I/DD, their families & caregivers; as well as those without an I/DD who want to learn something new.

• Some classes, for people of all abilities, provide a fun and progressive community learning environment.

• Appropriate CSS professional staffing provides people with I/DD the right support to be successful.

• Programming is available in English and Spanish with daytime, evening and weekend classes.

• Programming is offered at three convenient locations: Brookfield, Cicero, Oak Park.

CSS Class & Workshop Locations

CSS Academy3732 Grand BoulevardBrookfield, IL 60513708.354.4547

CSS Family Support Center5416 West 25th StreetCicero, IL 60804708.354.4547 Oak Park, IL – Locations Vary

Community Support Services, Inc.9021 Ogden AvenueBrookfield, IL 60513708.354.4547www.CSSservices.org

CSS ClassesWe provide Classes, Workshops and Special Field Trips for people with I/DD, their families & caregivers; as well as those without an I/DD who want to learn something new. Most classes are available at multiple CSS locations. Our Cicero office offers many classes in Spanish. Sample classes include:

Life Skills • Advocacy• Emergency Response • Health & Wellness • Home Maintenance/

Cleaning• Personal Appearance • Public Transportation

Training

Recreation & Sports • Baseball• Nature Camp • Dance

Arts • Drama/Acting• Art• Cooking• Crafts• Music• Writing • Floral Design

Vocational Skills • English as a Second

Language• Computer/iPad Usage • Employment/Job

Readiness Skills

We also offer Certification Training in CPR and more. See our Certification brochure or contact CSS.

Learn about current Classes, Workshops & Field Trips by location by calling 708.354.4547. CSS accepts multiple forms of payment. Please contact your CSS Coordinator, or ask for the Intake Office for options.

CSS WorkshopsTwo types of Workshops are offered at multiple CSS locations: Family Support and Employment Readiness.CSS Family Support Workshops strengthen the family unit. Sample Family Support Workshops include:

• Family Nutrition • Social Security Benefits• Renter’s Rights • School to Adulthood• Affordable Housing Transitions• Special Education Rights

CSS Employment Readiness Workshops help individuals with I/DD explore employment possibilities and build individual skills in navigating the job application process, interviewing and work etiquette.

CSS Field TripsWe organize and appropriately staff Field Trips from multiple CSS locations for additional learning and socialization opportunities for people with I/DD.

Sample Field Trips• Movies• Brookfield Zoo • Theatre outings

CSS Art Group attended a Blue Man Group performance.

CSS Participants visited the Art Institute of Chicago.

Learn a new skill.

Make new friends.