Happy Garage Galleries Week, ALL ! ! ! This Saturday, August 22 2026, we will host an outreach / art event outside of Progress Center's office, at a side table located at 7521 Madison Street, in Forest Park, from 11am to 2:30pm. To access Progress Center with public transit, WE are just 2 blocks North of the CTA BLUE LINE Forest Park TRAIN station + right…
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…
Home Service Support Group This group is a great opportunity to hear from other people that use Personal Assistant services. Discuss and learn how to hire and maintain your PA(s), issues and successes. This group meets on the LAST FRIDAY of every month (4th or 5th Friday). Contact Art Johnson for more information and the…
Artists with disabilities and independent living allies of all expressions, interests, and experience are welcome to join together at our peer support art group, every Friday, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at 7521 Madison Street in Forest Park at the Progress Center large meeting room for fellowship, freedom of expression, independent living, lots of…
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…
On Saturday, August 29 , 2026, at Progress Centers Forest Park office, from 11:00am to 4:00pm, we will host a Birthday party / outreach event / indy livy history celebration for the late great independent living advocate / main spokesperson for the organizing that eventually resulted in the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act…
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…
Artists with disabilities and independent living allies of all expressions, interests, and experience are welcome to join together at our peer support art group, every Friday, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at 7521 Madison Street in Forest Park at the Progress Center large meeting room for fellowship, freedom of expression, independent living, lots of…