2026 DISABILITY PRIDE PARADE Celebrating the ADA’s 36th Anniversary! Parade Step-off: Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. March, walk or roll … Come join Progress Center in the parade! The parade starts at Van Buren Street and Plymouth Court near the Harold Washington Library in downtown Chicago. Progress Center members will…
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,…
Join Progress Center's Job Readiness Support Group. This group of job seekers meets in person at our Forest Park office and over Zoom every Tuesday at noon. Email or call Arlinda Wallace at awallace@progresscil.org or 708-209-1500 for more information and the Zoom link.
The Dynamic People With Disabilities Support Group meets monthly on the 4th Tuesday from 1:00 - 3:00 pm in the Progress Center Blue Island office. Progress Center is on the third floor within Moraine Valley Community College at 12940 Western Avenue, Blue Island, IL 60406. You can participate in person or on Zoom. Please email…
Resident Solidarity Group All current and former nursing-home residents and other institution residents along with any allies are welcome. The purpose of these meetings is to provide a safe space in which you can come together with friends, residents from other nursing homes and organizers to discuss your lives, current experiences and strategies for action…
Join our Community Check-In Group, where you can meet and connect with others with disabilities who share similar interests and experiences. The group provides an opportunity to: Build new friendships and expand your social network. Discuss disability-related issues, resources, and current events. Learn about programs and services available in the community. Help plan and participate in…
Join Progress Center's Job Readiness Support Group. This group of job seekers meets in person at our Forest Park office and over Zoom every Tuesday at noon. Email or call Arlinda Wallace at awallace@progresscil.org or 708-209-1500 for more information and the Zoom link.
Resident Solidarity Group All current and former nursing-home residents and other institution residents along with any allies are welcome. The purpose of these meetings is to provide a safe space in which you can come together with friends, residents from other nursing homes and organizers to discuss your lives, current experiences and strategies for action…
Join our Community Check-In Group, where you can meet and connect with others with disabilities who share similar interests and experiences. The group provides an opportunity to: Build new friendships and expand your social network. Discuss disability-related issues, resources, and current events. Learn about programs and services available in the community. Help plan and participate in…
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…
Join Progress Center's Job Readiness Support Group. This group of job seekers meets in person at our Forest Park office and over Zoom every Tuesday at noon. Email or call Arlinda Wallace at awallace@progresscil.org or 708-209-1500 for more information and the Zoom link.
Healthcare Advocacy Group Time: 12:30 pm on the Second Thursday of every month Place: Progress Center Main Office in Forest Park and Zoom Contact Clark Craig at 708-209-1500 ext. 114 or ccraig@progresscil.org for more information and the Zoom link.