Canopy Adult Autism Program By Giant Steps: An OPEN MINDS Program Profile

Founded in 1996, Giant Steps Illinois (Giant Steps) is a non-profit provider organization serving individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), and their families, with educational and therapeutic services. Giant Steps is licensed and certified as a non-public therapeutic day school by the Illinois State Board of Education. Giant Steps mission is “to [provide] innovative and excellent vocational, educational, and life skills training and support for adults with autism.

Headquartered in Lisle, Illinois, Giant Steps serves the Chicagoland area. The organization employs 220 staff members. Annually, Giant Steps serves approximately 168 consumers through the Giant Steps Day School, and . . .