Grant for Disabled Veterans Expands Programs at Donka

Grant for Disabled Veterans Expands Programs at Donka

Donka Receives $22,000 Grant from Disabled Veterans National Foundation to Support Operation Brighter Futures Linda, a Donka instructor, works with a veteran who is learning to use the computer with assistive technology. Wheaton, IL – July 25, 2024 – Donka, Inc....
New Staff for Growing Demand: Meet Debbie

New Staff for Growing Demand: Meet Debbie

New Staff for Growing Demand. Meet Debbie, talented educator with deep computer experience Debbie (right) sitting with one of her students at Donka You have chosen a career to work with people with disabilities. What drew you to your work? A career working with people...
Meet Lindy, NIU Grad Student and Donka Intern

Meet Lindy, NIU Grad Student and Donka Intern

Meet Malinda (Lindy), NIU Grad Student and Donka Intern “To fight for those who may not know how to fight for themselves is empowering on all ends.” Lindy lighting up the room with her smile You have chosen a career to work with people with disabilities.  What drew...
Funding Breakdown: No-cost training is our goal

Funding Breakdown: No-cost training is our goal

Funding Breakdown: No-cost training is our goal Where our funding comes from in order to for our programs to be no/low-cost to students No-cost Training: A Donka Tradition For the last 37 years, Donka has been on a mission in our communities – DuPage County, Kane...
Board Member Spotlight: Pat Byrne

Board Member Spotlight: Pat Byrne

Pat Byrne, Donka’s High-flying Board Member “Don’t say I can’t do something because I’m blind.” Pat Byrne in action skydiving with his instructor. Image clipped from Skydive East Tennessee video on YouTube. They say life is a...