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October 8, 2020Celebrating the Importance of Inclusive EmploymentThis month celebrates America’s workers with disabilities and reminds employers of the importance of inclusive hiring practices - National Disability Employment... August 5, 2020Welcome Back... April 20, 2020Purchase Your Masks and Support Our NonprofitIn response to the COVID-19 and the needs of the community, The Douglas Center has masks available. Help support our nonprofit and our staff members by purchasing... March 2, 2020Libraries, Much More than BooksA library is much more than a place to read, it represents community and the opportunity to grow. We love our libraries! Trips to the Skokie Public Library and our... January 19, 2020New Beginnings for the New YearWe are scattering JOY with our “Flowers from the Heart” program, surprising people with unexpected flowers and giving our participants the opportunity to learn... December 6, 2019Visiting Embarc Students from Sullivan HighStudents from Sullivan High School spent some time with our participants. They played games, toured the facility, and observed, as part of the experiential learning... November 20, 2019A Different PerspectiveMeet Antonio “Tony” and learn how he sees himself in a “different situation.” Tony likes to have fun, work, and advocate for himself and his peers.... August 21, 2019Field Placement Students from Fox CollegeStudents from Fox College spend time with our participants as part of their field placement to gain understanding while working towards their Occupational Therapy... May 16, 2019Celebrating Older Americans MonthJoin us in celebrating the contributions of the Older Americans in The Douglas Center community. Meet just a few of the senior program participants.... March 8, 2019Celebrating 20 YearsThe Douglas Center celebrated 20 years of dedication to serving individuals with intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities on Friday, March 8th at a... January 20, 2019Insightful Student Visit Students from the Department of Special Education at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and their professors received a first-hand look into the life... December 31, 20182018 in ReviewWe are grateful to have been able to provide much-needed services in 2018. No amount of support is too big or small. Each one of you has been a ray of light in the... December 20, 2018Season of GivingOur elves shared the holiday spirit within the community this week. Practicing their skills and organizing clothes for Niles Township Community Clothing Closet,... November 1, 2018Celebrating a Big HeartWe celebrated the life of one of our participants, Toma K. Our hearts are heavy with the recent loss, but tending to a plant in his honor helped. Please keep his... October 20, 2018Participant InterviewThere are countless success stories of progress and participants continuing on to competitive employment. William D is a hard worker and mentor to his peers.... October 12, 2018DHS ratingDHS conducts an unannounced survey of Social Services agencies on yearly basis. The Douglas Center is proud to say we have scored 100%. We have received this rating... September 27, 2018Unveiling of the Freedom Rising Mural... August 14, 2018Reading RocksReading is an essential everyday activity. Besides the book club that meets regularly at the Skokie Library, now we have an on-site reading group and have started... May 20, 2018Volunteer ConnectionThe Douglas Center is excited to announce a new partnership with Northwestern to Benefit Special Olympics a student organization focusing on volunteering with individuals... April 20, 2018Time, a true giftNational Volunteer Week: We are blessed with volunteers who give their time, energy and service to adults with disabilities in our programs. Here is just one story... March 8, 2018Celebrating 19 yearsThree cheers to The Douglas Center! Celebrating nineteen years of service. There are many reasons to celebrate. The clients, the staff, and the vision. ... February 28, 2018Getting to Know YouListening to the needs of our clients and empowering them in their own growth is at the heart of our mission. So when Alex suggested a way to get to know the staff... January 1, 20182017 ReflectionNo amount of support is too big or small, each one of you has been a ray of light in the lives of special needs adults. We are grateful to have been able to provide... December 10, 2017#GivingTuesday is a Success... March 12, 2017Spotlight : a Client StoryOur vocational training skills program has made a big difference for one of our clients. Chris has experienced significant improvement on many levels, especially... March 1, 2017Make a DifferenceEven the smallest act of kindness can make a difference... On a beach, in the early morning, a man approached another. Why in the world are you throwing starfish... November 1, 2016Adapted Outdoor Recreation AreaThe "High Fives" Adapted Sports Recreation program was featured on ABC7 Chicago Eyewitness Weekend News. The “Disability Report” segment featured an interview... March 1, 2016Multi-Sensory Room OpensA grant from the Coleman Foundation, along with other funding efforts helped make the creation of the multi-sensory therapy environment possible. ABC News covers... November 15, 2014Hosea Sanders ReportsA Hosea Sanders segment of Disability Report featuring the opportunities for training, employment and programs and services provided by The Douglas Center. Ms. Khan...
