CBS News Highlights The Douglas Center’s Impact

We are excited to share that The Douglas Center was recently featured on CBS News Chicago during their 10 PM news program on Friday, October 18th! This special segment highlighted our 25-year commitment to empowering individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities through work opportunities, training, and life skills development.

In the interview, Rifath Khan, our Founder, President, and CEO, and Omar Khan, Director of Health & Wellness, Administration & Development, shared the heartfelt journey of how The Douglas Center was founded and the lasting impact it has made on the lives of those we serve.

This feature is a testament to our dedication to providing our participants and AbilityOne employees with disabilities the opportunity to live more independent, fulfilling lives. We are incredibly proud of how far we’ve come over the past 25 years, and we’re honored to have our work recognized on such a prominent platform.

Thank you for your continued support, and for standing by our mission to create a more inclusive world where everyone has the chance to thrive.

If you missed it, don’t worry! You can watch the full segment here: CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE SEGMENT