2024 Chicagoland Buddy Walk Schedule

Vendors:

• This Is Jacob is a small business from Northwest Indiana. Jacob is an advocate for the Down syndrome community. He creates painted custom doormats and designs and makes apparel with a message of kindness and inclusion.
• BU Candles, by Jacob is a business committed to making high quality soy wax candles and recognizing the contributions of people with developmental disabilities.
  Jacob is a graduate from Mohawk College turned entrepreneur, creating opportunities,  'because every light deserves to shine!'
• Compassion Packed Gift Co. is a brand new small business that creates curated gift boxes to serve you and your loved ones during all of life’s occasions—from exciting moments of celebration to quiet moments of loss and everything in between. Founded by two former special educators (and one rockin' Mama) with a vision for employment of people of all abilities.
• Grace's Gnomes - Grace is 21 years old and has Down syndrome. After several requests to get a job, Grace and her mom put their heads together and came up with the idea to make Gnomes! Making Gnomes keeps Grace busy, allows her to use her skills, donates to charitable causes, and gives her a purpose. We hope that you love your Gnome as much as Grace does!
• alilsomethingextra.com - Down syndrome and inclusion awareness products
• Hawaii Fluid Art Tinley Park - interactive paint pouring demonstration
• P-STEP program (Post-Secondary Transition and Education Program) - Soy wax candles, Essential oil room sprays, Plastic coffee cups with lids, Plastic drinking cups with straws, Drink cozies, Mini notebooks
• Down to Earth - Kami Swanson is 23 and has started her own business called Down to Earth. She makes beaded garden and plant stakes/fairy wands.
• Kapture 360 Moments - We create memorable video experiences in a 360 video angle.
• Hugs + Mugs: A full-service retail, specialty coffee, and gelato cafe run by adults with Down syndrome.