There are many individuals, businesses and organizations who open the door for people with disabilities by providing them with opportunities for meaningful community living -- from sports, recreation, arts, education and employment. Here are a few sites we visit regularly. 

dvspecialathletes.org :: DuPage Valley Special Athletes (DVSA) :: An organization for athletes with special needs
sblackledge.wordpress.com :: An honest blog written by a mom with a young adult with autism
uniquelyable.mybigcommerce.com :: Another micro business supporting employment for people with disabilities
connections203.com :: Naperville School District 203 Connections Transition program
​wdsra.com :: Western DuPage Special Recreation Association
Boxcar Productions :: It's in the family -- Lou's Uncle Paul does great work in Oregon
Alpine Chinking :: Lou's Uncle John and his log home/timber refinishing business in Colorado
Golden Eagle Log Homes :: This Wisconsin-based log home builder lets us take logs from a burn pile. Our first logs!
Edwards Florist of Northbrook :: You can find Logs by Lou at this beautiful floral/gift shop in Northbrook, IL
A Curious Freedom A beautiful blog by a Young Life director in our area. Lou loves YL Capernum. 
We Grow Dreams :: Lou's first job was at this garden center employing people with different abilities
​ARC of Illinois :: Where we go for advocacy news and updates
Special Olympics Illinois :: You can find Lou playing flag football, skiing, tennis, golf, soccer and more!
Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center :: Lou learned to ski at this fabulous place in Breckenridge, Colorado.

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According to the advocacy group the ARC, the majority of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities are either unemployed or underemployed, despite their ability, desire and willingness to work in the community. Our family started Logs for Lou to keep Louis keep busy and help generate income so that he can have a full and rich life in our community. Like all parents of "kids" with disabilities, we will continue to seek outside employment for our son. In the meantime, we are having fun with this enterprise and hope it inspires others to make the most of the situation and create a micro-business that works for them. We look forward to hearing about other small and large businesses that are proactive in hiring people with disabilities.