The Douglas Center

Building Work Skills

Building Work Skills and Independence

Learning essential job skills, improving work readiness,
and earning a paycheck through hands‑on projects

Sewing

Sewing a Brighter Future

Developing skills, earning paychecks, and building confidence through comprehensive training

Empowering

Empowering Independence

Building self-confidence and essential life skills through personalized support and training

Nuturing

Nurturing Growth

Fostering essential skills and development through personalized support and engaging activities

Creating

Creating Calm and Focus

Empowering participants through sensory experiences that promote relaxation, self-regulation, and emotional well-being

Active

Active and Engaged

Enhancing health and well-being through diverse outdoor activities and sports in our
"High Fives" Outdoor Adapted
Recreation Area

Giving

Giving Back to Our Community

Empowering lives through volunteer work at Lauth Park in Skokie

Cultivating

Cultivating Skills and Growth

Planting, seeding, and harvesting at The Talking Farm, while giving back to the community

OUR MISSION

The Douglas Center is dedicated to assisting adults with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities in enhancing their independent living skills and enriching their quality of life.

OUR IMPACT

The Douglas Center has empowered countless adults with disabilities to achieve greater independence and enriched their lives through comprehensive programs, vocational training, and community integration. Our dedication ensures that each participant can realize their fullest potential and live a life of dignity and purpose.