Join Us!
Thursday, May 8th 2025 5:30pm - 9:00pm
IBEW local 134 Hall
2722 S King Dr., Chicago, IL 60616
Join supporters, community leaders, participants, alumni, staff and disability advocates in our annual celebration of Gateway to Learning.
After celebrating our milestone of fifty years of innovation last year, we’re rocking out to a bright and inclusive future!
Presenting this year’s Rock Star Awardee:
Rob Johnson
Rob Johnson has been a champion for inclusion and a longtime supporter of Gateway to Learning. We are excited to recognize his commitment to advocacy and his efforts in amplifying the voices of the IDD community. Join us in celebrating his contributions at the event!
Thank you to our current Sponsors!
Multi-Platinum Level
Penny & Victor Bernstein
Katie Dunne & Jon Schiller
Double Platinum Level
Kathryn & Jack Lavin
The Chillon Family
Platinum Level
Selima & Scott Hargadon
Jean & Gerry Hennelly
Dr. Tere Garate & Rich Smith
Paula Mosinski & Innerconnections, LLC
Interested in supporting the event?
Consider being a sponsor.
You can find out more about sponsorship levels and apply here:
About Gateway
Gateway to Learning's mission is to provide lifelong learning to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities that promotes active inclusion at home, at work, and in the community. Located in Chicago’s Lincoln Square, programming focuses on skill acquisition in key life sectors, including: community employment, empowerment and advocacy, and daily living/home life skills. A strong emphasis is placed on vocational training specifically in the culinary arts, with 4 operating kitchens, a bakery, and two social enterprises: Barley’s Biscuits for dogs and Dorothy’s Sweet Shoppe which sells over 30 varieties of cookies and chocolates.
Gateway to Learning is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, EIN 36-2806595. The fair market value of each ticket or equivalent for sponsors is $50. Auction items will indicate their fair market values.