October was National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) – a time dedicated to recognizing the immense value that employees...

While many schools and other activities paused during the summer months, our UAS programs were in full momentum. Through valuable...

Our ongoing summer impact is a result of the dedicated volunteers at Growing Solutions Farm – there is no price tag on the time, energy, and

UAS provides opportunities for young adults with autism to secure employment through structured volunteer internships.

Growing Solutions Farm was recently featured on FarmWeekNow who highlighted the essential life skills this program gives its students...

No matter what day of the week it is, Mike Tracy can often be found setting out on another expedition across the Chicagoland area. After...

Have you ever found yourself feeling awkward or struggling to connect with someone in a social situation? For our young adults at UAS,...

Mike Underdown and Tim Hayes might not be the first names that come to mind when thinking about urban agriculture. After all, they’re...

This month, Urban Autism Solutions kicked off an exciting new initiative with the inaugural meeting of the newly formed Young Adult...

Friday, August 4th marked the conclusion of the eighth year of the One Summer Chicago program at Growing Solutions Farm. For the eighth...

Growing Solutions Farm is bustling with activity this Summer, as we've been thrilled to welcome the energetic and enthusiastic young...

A letter from incoming UAS Executive Director, Maura McCarthy

A letter from UAS Executive Director Heather M. Tarczan

Fox 32 Chicago's Natalie Bomke covered Urban Autism Solutions' Growing Solutions Farm in a segment that aired on November 16. Natalie...

Alejandro Sanchez is a student at the Ray Graham Training Center who got his job at DD's Discounts through Urban Autism Solutions....

The Chicago Tribune covered Urban Autism Solutions' jobs program in an October 21 article by reporter Darcel Rockett. Rockett interviewed...

The key is doing what you can to turn unknown into knowns

NTD Business News covers Growing Solutions Farm

'Chicago Proud' news segment focuses on One Summer Chicago student workers

Growing Solutions Farm grows celery root exclusively for the craft spirits company

The garden gets about 150 new plants!

UAS fills a significant gap in job services programs

WTTW segment marks 10-years of innovative solutions

Celebration brought 170 people to Growing Solutions Farm

UAS welcomes two new board members

Growing Solutions Farm recognized by the Archdiocese of Chicago

Trey talks about friendships he made at the UAS Monthly Meetup and what it's like to have autism

In recognition of #AutismAcceptanceMonth, each Friday we will post a perspective from one of our friends in the #autism community in an...

Executive director Heather Tarczan talks about how UAS fills gaps in autism services for young adults

In recognition of #AutismAcceptanceMonth, each Friday we will post a perspective from one of our friends in the #autism community in an...

From anxiety to hope.

Navigating the autism landscape and finding community in the UAS Monthly Meetup

UAS program designed to help students build transferrable job skills in the news

UAS co-founder shares her thoughts as a mom and a professional in the autism community

Lyft helps students get to work safely

From downtown to Bucktown!

The UAS meet-up is the longest-running meet-up for young adults with autism in the Chicago area

A strong work ethic and great communications skills shine through at his job.

UAS internship program helps students build transferrable job skills.

Knowing your environment is the first step to picking the right plants this growing season.

Occupational therapy doctoral students work with students on household activities, personal care and more

Tips for a greener thumb from Growing Solutions Farm lead grower

It's way more complex. It's soil, and its worth a closer look.

Lead grower Tucker Kelly and UAS executive director Heather M. Tarczan talked to Modern Farmer Magazine

We cover morning vs. afternoon sun, raised beds, and super easy vegetables in this FAQ.

The $20,000 grant will support STEM learning at Growing Solutions Farm

We discuss celeriac, why we don't grow berries at the farm, green tomatoes and more in this FAQ.

Everything you ever wanted to know about Growing Solutions Farm! Written by our very own lead grower, Tucker Kelly.

Growing Solutions Farm lead farmer Tucker Kelly talks with Mike Nowak about the farm!

Support from Advocates for Urban Agriculture will let the GSF hire another part-time farmer