Welcome to
Shining Abilities

Every person has a gift to share with the world. Since 2022, we’ve been working alongside individuals with developmental disabilities in Lake Villa, Illinois. We offer programs that build confidence, develop real-world skills, and create lasting connections with others.

Our Mission

“Empowering our special needs community by providing a nurturing and inclusive environment where abilities can shine bright.”

Shining Abilities’ vision is to provide services to enhance our participants’ involvement in their community and lead fulfilling and productive lives while entering into adulthood. This will be accomplished by offering a variety of programs to support continuing education and life skill development, promote whole body wellbeing, and socialization. All while inspiring our surrounding communities to see the value we all have to provide.

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Current Programs

Winter 2026 Program Guide

Winter 2026 Program Guide

January - March 2026

Summer registration 2025

All ages

Transition Camp 2025

Ages 18 - 22

Donate Today

Help us by donating to our Shining Abilities’ Training Center & Market fundraising campaign. 

Location & Hours

300 North Milwaukee Avenue
Lake Villa, IL 60046
224-372-5088
info@shiningabilities.org

Monday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed