Progress Center presents Part Four of a Financial Wellness Course– Protecting your Identity and Banking Join Progress Center’s Esther Sanders (Protecting Your Identity), and Fernando Rivera, Vice President & Retail Banking Manager for Forest Park Bank (Money and Banking), on Tuesday, September 20 for a presentation about identity protection and banking. This presentation is part…
THE LARRY BIONDI LEGISLATIVE TRAINING Progress Center for Independent Living invites you to an online Legislative Training starting in October of 2022 Learn how to make a difference in the Legislative process Learn how to share your opinions and make your vote count Get first-hand knowledge of government policies straight from your local and state…
Progress Center presents A Presentation on IL Able Accounts Join Progress Center and Stephanie Kanter, Deputy Director of IL ABLE at the State of Illinois Treasurer’s Office, on Tuesday, September 13 for a presentation about IL ABLE Accounts. This presentation is part of a five-week Financial Wellness Course. This specific presentation is open to all…
July 26, 2022 Disability Community Celebrates the Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act On July 26, 1990, in a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House, President George HW Bush signed into law the Americans with Disabilities Act, comprehensive Civil Rights Legislation protecting the disabled against discrimination in employment, government services, public…
Progress Center hosted the organization’s Annual Meeting on June 25, 2022. The yearly meeting brings together community members for organization, board, and community updates. The meeting has been remote since 2020. Thank you to all to attended and participated in the meeting, and thank you to all Progress Center community members who support the work…
The 2022 Disability Pride Parade is back in 2022. For the past two years, there has been no physical parade because of the pandemic. The theme for this year’s parade is “Disability Pride is Back and Stronger Than Ever.” The parade is Saturday, July 23. The parade begins at 11 a.m. Here is a link…
In the 2022 Election Cycle in Illinois, the Primary Election is on Tuesday, June 28. By June 13, all Early Voting Sites in Cook County will be open. All citizens of Illinois have the right to vote. This page includes links to resources that include your rights as a voter, resources for voters with disabilities,…
Join Progress Center’s Larry Biondi Legislative Training Class on Tuesday, May 10 for a discussion with Forest Park’s Village Administrator. The Village Administrator Moses Amidei will join the group for discussion and questions about the role of an administrator and about access and accommodations in Forest Park. The meeting starts at 2 p.m. and will…
Climate Change and Disability Progress Center is a disability resource, information, and advocacy organization that serves Suburban Cook County. Oak Park, Illinois is included in the Progress Center service area. Progress Center is part of a project to recruit people with disabilities to give input on issues of sustainability and climate in Oak Park. This…
Progress Center has personal protective equipment supplies available at no cost. Progress Center can also assist with Covid-19 Vaccine Scheduling or Covid-19 Test Scheduling. Personal Protective Equipment: Progress Center has supplies of PPE available for people with disabilities and personal assistants. Progress Center will assemble a package and send the package to you in…
