Voter Education Individual Workshops

October 19, 2026By

Did you miss our voter education workshops?

Join our one-hour individual voter education workshops to learn about the voting process – how to register to vote, where to vote, how to find out what’s on your ballot, how to learn about candidates running for office, how to request and fill out a mail-in ballot, and more. Come in person to one of our offices in Forest Park or Blue Island, or on Zoom.

For more information and to sign up and schedule your workshop, call Progress Center at 708-209-1500 ext. 118 or email dkaras@progresscil.org.

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Blue Island Proclaimes October National Disability Employment Awareness Month

October 16, 2026By

This week the City of Blue Island proclaimed October National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

Pictured here are the Blue Island Mayor, City Council members and other City officials, and members of the Blue Island Disability Committee, made up of civic officials and community partners including Progress Center and individuals who live or work in Blue Island to expand awareness and work together on the common goal of increasing accessibility for all.

 

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Ballot Gatherings at Progress Center

October 2, 2026By

Let’s walk the walk!

Let’s work to get more citizens voting and involved in civics, thereby making our democracy healthy and strong.

As disability rights advocates, we support people with all types of disabilities, including people who are residents in nursing homes, often against their desire.

Many residents can vote by mail much more easily.

Now that the Supreme Court declared that mail-in voting will not be hindered 2026 (Supreme Court Ruling 26A305 on Mail-In voting: September 14, 2026), Progress Center invites you to join us in learning about the process of mail-in voting, so that we can become better teachers to residents AND to interested people with disabilities in the community!

 

 

Voter Education

It’s midterm election year. Join a one-hour voter education workshop to lean about the voting process – how to register to vote, where to vote, how to find out what’s on your ballot, how to learn about candidates running for office, accommodations, and more.

* Also, gather to go through the process of requesting a mail-in ballot and filling out your mail-in ballot. *

 

Tuesday, October 6, 11am-12 noon

Progress Center Blue Island and Zoom (hybrid)

 

Wednesday, October 7, 1pm-2pm

Progress Center Forest Park and Zoom (hybrid)

* Ballot Request Gathering 2:30 – 3:30 *

 

Saturday, October 17, 2pm-3pm

* Ballot Completion Gathering 12 – 1:30pm *

Progress Center Forest Park and Zoom (hybrid)

 

For more information, directions to our offices or the Zoom links, call 708-209-1500 ext. 118 or email dkaras@progresscil.org.

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Forest Park Proclaims October National Disability Employment Awareness Month

October 1, 2026By
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM).
The Village of Forest Park issued a NDEAM Proclamation during the Village Council meeting this week.
WHEREAS, October 2026 marks the 81st anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month; and
WHEREAS, The purpose of National Disability Employment Awareness Month is to raise awareness of disability employment and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America’s workers with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, The history of NDEAM traces back to 1945, when it began as a weeklong recognition of people with physical disabilities.
WHEREAS, In 1988, the United States Congress established October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) to raise awareness of the employment needs and contributions of people with disabilities.
WHEREAS, Workplaces welcoming of the talents of all people, including people with disabilities, including those with mental health conditions and other nonobvious disabilities, are a critical part of our efforts to build a strong economy; and
WHEREAS, Activities during this month will reinforce the value and talent people with disabilities, including those with mental health conditions and other nonobvious disabilities, add to our workplaces and communities and affirm the City of Forest Park’s commitment to ensuring that all people, including disabled workers, have the opportunity to find meaningful work.
Therefore, be it RESOLVED, That Mayor Rory Hoskin’s and the City of Forest Park recognizes and commemorates the 81st anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy and Mayor Rory Hoskin’s and the City of Forest Park call upon employers, schools, and other community organizations in the City of Forest Park to participate in the observance with appropriate programs and activities in October to help ensure that disabled workers have the opportunity to find meaningful work every month of every year; and be it further
RESOLVED, That Mayor Rory Hoskin’s and the City of Forest Park pledges to continue to take steps throughout the year to recruit, hire, retain, and advance individuals with disabilities and work to pursue the goals of opportunity, full participation, economic self-sufficiency, and independent living for people with disabilities, including those with mental health conditions and other nonobvious disabilities.
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