Newsletter Archive Autumn 2018 Summer 2018 Spring 2018 Winter 2018 Spring 2017 Fall 2016 Spring 2016 accreditationartart from the heartartwork by people with special needscelebrationscommunitycompetition employmentdisabilitiesdisability awarenesseverydaygivegratitudegrowthhistorymanufacturingmusicnewspeople with disabilities artprogramsrecreationrecyclerehabilitationseniorsservicessewingspecial needssupportteamtherapytrainingvolunteerwork center Latest News 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...
