Sun-Times Sports Columnist Rick Telander visits Anixter Center Literacy Program

CHICAGO (March 12, 2003) — Sun-Times sports columnist Rick Telander joined more than 20 adults with disabilities on February 25 for a discussion of his novel “String Music” at Anixter Center’s Literacy Program at 2032 North Clybourn Avenue. Mr. Telander — along with several Anixter Center program participants — read excerpts of the book. Many Anixter Center clients currently are reading “String Music,” and they greatly enjoyed hearing it read in the author’s voice. Mr. Telander opened the floor to questions at the end of the session, giving these sports fans a chance to talk about the Bears, Cubs and Bulls with one of their favorite columnists.

“Whenever I see reading and writing going on it pleases me,” Telander said. “I try to get involved in literacy and reading programs as much as I can fit it in.”

The mission of Anixter Center is to assist people with disabilities to live and work successfully in the community. With more than 35 locations and 70 programs, Anixter Center is one of the largest providers of high-quality vocational, residential and educational options, substance abuse prevention and treatment, and health care in Greater Chicago.

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The mission of the Lester and Rosalie Anixter Center is to assist people with disabilities to live and work successfully in the community. Anixter Center is a leading provider of high-quality vocational, residential and educational options, substance abuse prevention and treatment, and health care. Anixter Center is an advocate for the rights of people with disabilities to be full and equal members of the community.