Helping Hand
April Dislers, MA has a strong background in program management and leadership roles within the nonprofit sector. April is currently serving as the Vice President of Programs at Helping Hand since December 2022. Prior to this, they held the position of Senior Vice President of Programs at Aspire Chicago from August 2019 to December 2022. April also served as the Vice President of Living from July 2017 to August 2019. Their earlier roles at Aspire Chicago include Director of Living, Associate Director of Life Consultants and Admissions, Community Residential Service Administrator, and Case Manager/Staff Coordinator. April's work experience spans over two decades, demonstrating their expertise and dedication in the field.
April Dislers, MA holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Health Psychology from National Louis University. It is unclear when this degree was obtained as no specific start or end years are provided. Additionally, they completed a Graduate, Ladder to Leadership program at the Center for Creative Leadership from 2015 to 2017. The field of study for this program is not specified.
Helping Hand
Helping Hand is a non-profit organization serving over 600 children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in suburban Cook County and greater Chicagoland communities since 1955. We offer a wide range of person-centered programs and services that enhance the educational, therapeutic, residential, and employment opportunities for those we serve. Our programs and services include a school, progressive employment programs that promote inclusive workplaces, pediatric therapies (occupational and speech/language), high school transition services, Community Living (CILA), and specialized programs with high team member-to-client ratios for seniors with disabilities.