SEDOL Foundation

Providing Pathways to a Fuller Life

What is the SEDOL Foundation?

Generating and distributing resources that enrich educational, vocational, and social opportunities for children with disabilities in Lake County, IL.

The Special Education District of Lake County - "SEDOL" - is responsible for providing physically, mentally, and emotionally challenged children up to age 22 with educational opportunities appropriate to each child's needs. Created in 1960, SEDOL is a cooperative system that serves over 2,200 students, 400 square miles and 31 Lake County school districts.

While the Special Education District's services are comprehensive, there are important life-enhancing resources that the organization simply can't provide because of funding limitations. That's where the SEDOL Foundation comes in. Believing that every child deserves the opportunity to develop to their full potential, the not-for-profit Foundation was created in 1991 to partner with SEDOL, special needs children and their families to overcome difficult challenges and create hope and new possibilities.

Upcoming Events

  • Independence Grove, Libertyville, IL

    Heart of Gold Dinner Dance

    Saturday, September 19, 2026

  • Gages Lake School, Gages Lake, IL

    Motown Night Fundraiser

    Thursday, November 12, 2026

There are few things in life as rewarding as helping a special needs child fulfill a dream.

When you make a donation or volunteer your time in support of the SEDOL Foundation, you're helping to remove barriers and make the world brighter and more accessible for Lake County's special needs children.

It is within our power to enrich their lives with extraordinary gifts of communication, movement, freedom, and knowledge. Your generous support can provide them with pathways to a fuller life.

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    SEDOL Foundation At A Glance

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