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SUMMARY:Healthcare Advocacy Group
DESCRIPTION:Healthcare Advocacy Group \nTime:  1:00 pm on the Fourth Tuesday of every month \nPlace: Progress Center Main Office in Forest Park and Zoom \nContact Clark Craig at 708-209-1500 ext. 114 or ccraig@progresscil.org for more information and the Zoom link. \n 
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/healthcare-advocacy-group-4/
LOCATION:7521 Madison Street Forest Park\, IL 60130\, 7521 Madison Street Forest Park\, IL 60130\, Forest Park\, IL\, 60130\, United States
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SUMMARY:Waterfall Park Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWHERE: Sidestream Elevated Pool Aeration (SEPA) Station #3\, 2250 Fulton St. in Blue Island\, Ill. 60406 \nWHEN: Friday\, May 8\, 2026\, at 10:30 a.m.
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/waterfall-park-grand-opening/
LOCATION:Blue Island\, IL
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SUMMARY:Family Caregivers Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Family Caregivers Support Group \nThe 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. \nJoin others with similar family situations. \nMeets every 2nd Monday of the month at 4:00pm. \nThe support group will meet in-person at Progress Center in Forest Park and over Zoom (hybrid). \nFor 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. \n 
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/family-caregivers-support-group-2/
LOCATION:7521 Madison Street Forest Park\, IL 60130\, 7521 Madison Street Forest Park\, IL 60130\, Forest Park\, IL\, 60130\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Progress Center":MAILTO:info@progresscil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T100000
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SUMMARY:Transportation Advocacy Group
DESCRIPTION:Transportation Advocacy Group \nTime: 10:00 am on the Second Wednesday of every month \nPlace: Progress Center Blue Island office and Zoom \nContact Manuel Gonzalez at 708-209-1500 ext. 201 or mgonzalez@progresscil.org for more information and the Zoom link. \n 
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/transportation-advocacy-group-5/
LOCATION:Progress Center’s Blue Island office
ORGANIZER;CN="Progress Center":MAILTO:info@progresscil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T150000
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CREATED:20260505T202904Z
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SUMMARY:Latonya Reeves Freedom Act Working Group
DESCRIPTION:Latonya Reeves Freedom Act Working Group \nTime: 2:00 pm on the Second Thursday of every month \nPlace: Progress Center Main Office in Forest Park and Zoom \nContact Community Organizer Jonathan Barton at 708-209-1500 ext.122 or jbarton@progresscil.org for more information and the Zoom link. \n 
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/latonya-reeves-freedom-act-working-group-4/
LOCATION:7521 Madison Street Forest Park\, IL 60130\, 7521 Madison Street Forest Park\, IL 60130\, Forest Park\, IL\, 60130\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Progress Center":MAILTO:info@progresscil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T113000
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CREATED:20260511T160918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T161115Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar on Safe Spaces featuring Progress Center
DESCRIPTION:What makes people feel safe\, seen\, and supported at work?Join us for Part 3 of CCDPH’s literacy webinar series on May 15 to learn how organizations are building environments where people feel like they truly belong. Hear from AgeOptions and Progress Center staff and consumer as they share real examples of what works and why it matters. Friday\, May 15 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Virtual Open to allRegister: https://ow.ly/sNwE50YVi86 \n 
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/4581/
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SUMMARY:Membership an Outreach Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join PCIL’s monthly M&O Committee meeting at our Forest Park office or over Zoom. \nCall or email Demetra for more information  or the Zoom link at 705-209-1500 ext. 118 or dkaras@progresscil.org. \n 
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/membership-an-outreach-meeting/
LOCATION:7521 Madison Street Forest Park\, IL 60130\, 7521 Madison Street Forest Park\, IL 60130\, Forest Park\, IL\, 60130\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Progress Center":MAILTO:info@progresscil.org
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SUMMARY:Non-Apparent / Hidden Disabilities Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Non-Apparent / Hidden Disabilities Support Group \n* Because of the Memorial Day holiday\, this month the group will meet on Friday\, May 22 at 3:00.  * \nThe 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. \nPeople 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. \nCome share compassion with peers. \nMeets every 4th Monday of the month at 4:00pm.  * Because of the Memorial Day holiday\, this month the group will meet on Friday\, May 22  at 3:00. * \n  \nThe support groups will meet in-person at Progress Center in Forest Park and over Zoom (hybrid). \nFor 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. \n 
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/non-apparent-hidden-disabilities-support-group-2/
LOCATION:7521 Madison Street Forest Park\, IL 60130\, 7521 Madison Street Forest Park\, IL 60130\, Forest Park\, IL\, 60130\, United States
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SUMMARY:Healthcare Advocacy Group
DESCRIPTION:Healthcare Advocacy Group \nTime:  1:00 pm on the Fourth Tuesday of every month \nPlace: Progress Center Main Office in Forest Park and Zoom \nContact Clark Craig at 708-209-1500 ext. 114 or ccraig@progresscil.org for more information and the Zoom link.
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/healthcare-advocacy-group-5/
LOCATION:7521 Madison Street Forest Park\, IL 60130\, 7521 Madison Street Forest Park\, IL 60130\, Forest Park\, IL\, 60130\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Progress Center":MAILTO:info@progresscil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T110000
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SUMMARY:Progress Center Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Progress Center for Independent Living 38th Annual Meeting \nJoin Progress Center staff\, board members\, and community members for the 2026 Annual Meeting. The meeting features news and updates\, reports and presentations from partners and allies\, and a vote on Progress Center Board candidates\, along with a community meal\, information tables\, and entertainment. \nDate: Saturday\, June 20th\nLocation: Cicero Community Center\n2250 South 49th Avenue\, Cicero\, IL 60804\nTimes:\n11:00am to 1:00 pm\nCheck-in\, Exhibitor Hall\, and Lunch\n1:00pm to 3:00pm\n• Meeting and Board of Directors Election\n• Speakers on the Power of Voting\, ILPs (Individualized Learning Plans)\, and the DeafBlind community\n• Special Recognitions \nASL interpreters\, Spanish language translation\, and Personal Assistants will be provided.\nA free parking garage is adjacent to the Cicero Community Center.\n(entrance to parking garage is on 50th St. between 22nd Place and 23rd St.)\nParatransit fares of $3.25 each way will be reimbursed. \nRSVP to 708-209-1500 or email dkaras@progresscil.org by June 8th. \n  \n  \nProgress Center for Independent Living 38ª Reunión Anual \nÚnase al personal de Progress Center\, miembros de la junta directiva y miembros de la comunidad para la Reunión Anual 2026. La reunión incluirá noticias y actualizaciones\, informes y presentaciones de socios y aliados\, así como la votación de candidatos para la Junta Directiva de Progress Center\, además de una comida comunitaria\, mesas informativas y entretenimiento.\nFecha: Sábado 20 de junio Lugar: Centro Comunitario de Cicero 2250 South 49th Avenue\, Cicero\, IL 60804\nHorarios: 11:00 a.m. a 1:00 p.m. Registro\, área de expositores y almuerzo\n1:00 p.m. a 3:00 p.m. Reunión y elección de la Junta Directiva Conferencistas sobre el poder del voto\, los ILPs (Planes Individualizados de Aprendizaje) y la comunidad Sordo-Ciega Reconocimientos especiales \nSe proporcionarán intérpretes de ASL (lengua de señas)\, traducción al español y asistentes personales.\nHabrá estacionamiento gratuito en un garaje adyacente al Centro Comunitario de Cicero (la entrada al garaje está en la calle 50\, entre la calle 22 Place y la calle 23).\nLas tarifas de paratránsito de $3.25 por trayecto serán reembolsadas. \nConfirme su asistencia (RSVP) al 708-209-1500 o por correo electrónico a dkaras@progresscil.org antes del 8 de junio. \n 
URL:https://progresscil.org/classes-and-events/progress-center-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Cicero Community Center\, Cicero\, IL
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