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Our Community Center Dream

The Deaf community is as strong as it is diverse. With barriers to communication in virtually every environment, we rely on other members of our community for nearly every aspect of day-to-day socialization and networking. It is DPS's plan to purchase a Chicago warehouse to be converted to a community center that can serve as the heart of this unique population.

This community center will provide 62 jobs for the Deaf and will allow members of the community to grow in leadership and expertise. We envision a space run by directors and supervisors who are all Deaf, fluent signers. A place where we can nurture the growth of Deaf entrepreneurship, expanding the Deaf ecosystem while giving folks the opportunity to create their own businesses, art, music and more.

The Deaf community faces un- and under-employment rates at around 70%. It is our plan to change this through our community center. This space will include a fully operational hotel and the following programs:
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Fitness

Boxing Ring
Fitness Center
​Crossfit Space
Health and Wellness Workshops
Sports leagues for Youth and Adults
Basketball and Volleyball Courts with Floor Hockey Set-Up

The Arts

​Art Gallery
Dance Studio
Recording Studio
​Photography Studio
Community Art Space
Graphic Design Co-offices
Filmography Resource Room


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Employment

Direct Employment
Internship Opportunities
Job Readiness Workshops
Job Training for Deaf+ Adults
​Employment Conflict Mediation
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Education

ASL Classes
After School Program
​Interpreting Workshops
Adult Literacy Workshops
College Readiness Workshops
Deaf Sensitivity Trainings

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Business Opportunities

In order to develop self-sufficiency and avoid complete reliance on grants and donations, we plan to have the following spaces available for rent:
Fully operational hotel
​Event space with DJ (available on and off premises)

Conference/meeting rooms
Rooftop space

Co-offices

Programs

Job Training
ASL Tutoring
Self Defense
Childhood Literacy
​Deaf Sensitivity Training

Contact

www.deafplanetsoul.org
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​media@deafplanetsoul.org

3432 W. Diversey Ave, Suite #208
Chicago, IL 60647

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  • Home
    • Acknowledgements
  • About
    • Mission >
      • The Problem
      • The Solution
    • The Team
    • The Key
    • The Talk
    • Community Center Dream >
      • Fitness
      • The Arts
      • Entertainment
      • Building
      • Education
      • Fundraising History
  • Community Space
  • Programs
    • Community Service Hours
    • CPR
    • Deaf Sensitivity Training
    • Deaf Mentorship >
      • DPS Shirt
    • Self Defense >
      • Request a Class
      • Self Defense Support
    • Literacy Programming >
      • Book Sponsorship
    • Studio
  • Outcomes
  • DPSystem
    • Deaf Ecosystem >
      • Shop Deaf Ecosystem
      • Angie Kubiak Realty
      • Perez's Burgers
      • DPaws
      • DJ PRoNYx
      • D & J Consulting
      • Nansi's Splendor
      • Amana Behavior Therapy and Consulting
      • Photography & Video Editing >
        • Professional Portfolio
    • DPSystem >
      • DPSavers
      • DPSavers
      • DPSeed
      • DPScents
      • DPSpeed
  • Store
  • Donate
  • Contact
    • Join Us