Sip Arts Foundation, Inc

To empower individuals with disabilities and their families through community education on special education laws, disability rights, and advocacy — while amplifying voices and fostering healing through creative expression in the arts.

SIP Arts Foundation is an Illinois-based nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities, their families, and underserved communities through education, advocacy, creative expression, and meaningful community connections. Building on a legacy of service that began in 2007 through PTL Childcare, SIP Arts Foundation provides workshops, resource navigation, disability advocacy, arts-based programming, self-advocacy opportunities, and community engagement experiences designed to help people thrive across all stages of life.

We believe every individual deserves access to information, opportunities, and a platform to share their voice. Through partnerships with schools, families, service providers, artists, and community organizations, we work to reduce barriers, increase inclusion, and foster environments where people of all abilities can learn, create, connect, and succeed.

Our focus areas include disability awareness, family support, transition planning, self-advocacy, community education, leadership development, and creative arts programming. We proudly serve individuals with disabilities, caregivers, self-advocates, educators, and community members throughout Southern Illinois and the Metro East region