Join Progress Center to open and celebrate “Waterfall Park” in Blue Island, newly remodeled and ACCESSIBLE. Attend the Ribbon Cutting and Press Conference as we join the City of Blue Island, the Blue Island Disability Committee, and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago.
WHERE: Sidestream Elevated Pool Aeration (SEPA) Station #3, 2250 Fulton St. in Blue Island, Ill. 60406
WHEN: Friday, May 8, 2026, at 10:30 a.m.
Progress Center is starting two new Support Groups in April
Family Caregivers Support Group
The group is for caregivers of people with disabilities or others needing and receiving care from close relatives as a child, spouse, or parent. The intention is to foster an environment where people can be with others experiencing a similar situation to discuss topics and offer each other encouragement. Family caregivers are often in need of others who understand their position and support decisions made for their family, especially when faced with pressure to choose a nursing home.
Join others with similar family situations.
Meets every 2nd Monday of the month at 4:00pm.
First group meets on April 13.
Non-Apparent / Hidden Disabilities Support Group
The group is for people with hidden, invisible, or nonapparent disabilities, even dynamic disabilities (fluctuating, episodic, sometimes called “not always” disabilities). These are physical, mental, or neurological conditions not obvious from a person’s appearance. Examples include chronic pain, diabetes, learning differences like dyslexia, autism, mental health conditions like depression, and neurological conditions like migraine, vertigo, and multiple chemical sensitivity.
People with hidden disabilities are often overlooked, trivialized, marginalized, isolated, and discriminated against, even at times by people with apparent, sometimes referred to as “real”, disabilities. Disability status is more often denied and support is delayed. Accommodations may be considered unnecessary and withheld. People are often faced with a “you look fine” attitude of skepticism and accusations of faking.
Come share compassion with peers.
Meets every 4th Monday of the month at 4:00pm.
First group meets on April 27.
Both Support Groups will meet in-person at Progress Center in Forest Park and over Zoom (hybrid).
For more information, directions to our office or the Zoom link, call Demetra at Progress Center at 708-209-1500 ext. 118 or email dkaras@progresscil.org.