Vernon Hills-Based Learning Resources A Sponsor of Upcoming Walk Now for Autism Speaks Chicago

VERNON HILLS, Ill. - May 14, 2015 - PRLog -- Vernon Hills-based Learning Resources, a global leader in developing engaging, hands-on learning experiences for children, is a sponsor of the upcoming Walk Now for Autism Speaks Chicago. The walk takes place Saturday, May 16 –from 8 -11 a.m. – at Chicago’s Soldier Field. The event raises money for Autism Speaks, the world's leading autism science and advocacy organization, dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families.

Learning Resources will have a booth at the event – located on the playing field at Soldier Field – for participants to stop by and see some of the innovative educational products they make to reach, teach, and delight one-of-a-kind kids. Those visiting the booth can enter to win 10 of Learning Resources’ top products for children on the autism spectrum. In addition, visitors will find a Learning Resources Relaxation Station for children filled with specialty selected products; and, a Learning Resources sponsored “Quiet Area” where additional products will be available. For a preview of products Learning Resources offers to support children on the autism spectrum, go to:  http://www.learningresources.com/category/special+needs/autism+spectrum.do

To donate to Autism Speaks and help Learning Resources reach their donation goal of $3,000, go to the Learning Resources page on the Walk Now for Autism Speaks website: http://www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/faf/search/searchTeamPart.asp?ievent=1124125&lis=1&kntae1124125=84576F2069F241B289FAD9BA1C79CB07&team=6330488