Christian Zapata, most often known as Tony, a household nickname from his middle name Antonio, heads Friedman Place’s versatile social services department. His wide-ranging duties include overseeing the whole admission process for prospective residents; providing group and one-on-one counseling; supervising case management; and acting as Friedman Place’s de facto IT department by providing adaptive technology services.
The artwork exhibited in Celebrating the Arts at Friedman Place is related to vision, blindness, or disability.
Rita Scaletta has been Friedman Place’s Director of Finance and Operations for about 14 years now. Her three main areas of responsibility include making sure the building is in good physical shape, overseeing housekeeping, and ensuring that the organization’s finances are correct.
Susan is one of Friedman Place's longest volunteers - for nearly 11 years, she has come to Friedman Place weekly to engage in a variety of activities with the residents.
Friedman Place is proudly working towards a Silver Certification from MUHSEN for providing a friendly environment for people who are blind and their families.
Please join us in congratulating Friedman Place Resident Tina and her new guide dog Cassidy. The pair recently graduated guide dog training together and returned home from California just in time to enjoy walks in the lovely Chicago spring weather.
Friedman Place is a non-profit Supportive Living Community for blind and visually impaired adults in Chicago.
5527 North Maplewood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 989-9800
info@friedmanplace.org
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