Information and Referral
Information about any disability related topic, and referral to other resources when needed.
Advocacy
Active support for direct, nonviolent action for disability rights, both at the individual and systemic level.
Independent Living Skills
Training on the know-how to live independently, from budgeting to traveling, from personal assistant management to job seeking, and more. Tell us what you want to learn.
Peer Counseling
Sharing and problem-solving about every day issues with people who understand what it’s like: Other people with disabilities.
Personal Assistance
Progress Center maintains a pool of qualified personal assistants to support the independence of people with disabilities. We can provide a personal assistance referral and personal assistance management training.
Here are two videos, one in English and one in Spanish that highlight Progress Center's Personal Assistant Program.
Personal Assistant Video: English Version: https://youtu.be/P0eOR9eW6jk
Personal Assistant Video: Spanish Version: https://youtu.be/tISiLAxOyh8
Make Medicare Work
Informing consumers about the new Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit (Part D), ensuring people receive all the benefits they are entitled to under the program, and advocating for positive change in the program to better serve those affected.
Deaf Services
All of our services targeted to the deaf/hard of hearing community, as well as ITAC distribution and training.
Community Education
Presentations to community groups about independent living, disability rights and disability culture.
Youth with Disabilities
Services and activities designed to prepare young people with disabilities for the transition to higher education and employment.
