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ALT Voter Education Individual Workshops Join our one-hour individual voter education workshops to learn about the voting process - how to register to vote, where to vote, how to find out what’s on your ballot, how to learn about candidates running for office, and more. Come in person to one of our offices in Forest Park or Blue Island, or on Zoom. For more information and to sign up and schedule your workshop, call Progress Center at 708-209-1500 ext. 118 or email [email protected].
ALT Pictured here are the Blue Island Mayor, City Council members and other City officials, and members of the Blue Island Disability Committee, made up of community partners including Progress Center and individuals who live or work in Blue Island to expand awareness and work together on the common goal of increasing accessibility for all.
ALT Blue Island NDEAM Proclamation Join Progress Center as the City of Blue Island proclaims October National Disability Employment Awareness Month. October 13 https://blueisland.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=749&month=10&year=2026&day=13&calType=0 For more information call or email 708-209-1500 ext. 118 or [email protected]. For more information on NDEAM: https://beta.dol.gov/programs-initiatives/ndeam
ALT Voter Education It’s midterm election year. Join a one-hour voter education workshop to lean about the voting process - how to register to vote, where to vote, how to find out what’s on your ballot, how to learn about candidates running for office, accommodations, and more. * Also, gather to go through the process of requesting a mail-in ballot and filling out your mail-in ballot. * Tuesday, October 6, 11am-12 noon Progress Center Blue Island and Zoom (hybrid) Wednesday, October 7, 1pm-2pm Progress Center Forest Park and Zoom (hybrid) * Ballot Request Gathering 2:30 – 3:30 * Saturday, October 17, 2pm-3pm * Ballot Completion Gathering 12 – 1:30pm * Progress Center Forest Park and Zoom (hybrid) For more information, directions to our offices or the Zoom links, call 708-209-1500 ext. 118 or email [email protected].
ALT Se una Asistente Personal APOYA A GENTE CON DISCAPACIDADES - Gratis Dos-Horas de capacitacion - Horarios Flexibles - $20.00 la hora Capacitaciones de PA para Octubre 2026 - Jueves 1, a las 11:00 am en Ingles/Español - Martes 6, a las 11:00 am en Oak Park - Miercoles 7, a las 11:00 am en Ing/Esp. - Jueves 8, a las 11:00 am en Des Plaines - Viernes 9, a la 1:00 pm en Ingles - Lunes 12, a las 11:00 am en Ingles - Martes 13, a las 11:00am Ingles/Español - Jueves 15, a la 11:00 am en la biblioteca - Jueves 15, a las 11:00 am en Ingles/Español - Martes 20, a las 11:00 am en Español/Ingles - Martes 20, a las 11:00 am en la biblioteca - Jueves 22, a las 11:00m en Ingles/Espanol - Jueves 22, a las 2:00 pm en Ingles - Lunes 26, a las 11:00am en Ingles - Martes 27, a las 11:00am en Español/Ing. Para reservar su espacio, llame al 708-209-1500 - [email protected] (Ingles/Español) - [email protected] (Ingles)
ALT WHEREAS, October 2026 marks the 81st anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month; and WHEREAS, The purpose of National Disability Employment Awareness Month is to raise awareness of disability employment and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America’s workers with disabilities; and WHEREAS, The history of NDEAM traces back to 1945, when it began as a weeklong recognition of people with physical disabilities. WHEREAS, In 1988, the United States Congress established October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) to raise awareness of the employment needs and contributions of people with disabilities. WHEREAS, Workplaces welcoming of the talents of all people, including people with disabilities, including those with mental health conditions and other nonobvious disabilities, are a critical part of our efforts to build a strong economy; and WHEREAS, Activities during this month will reinforce the value and talent people with disabilities ..
ALT This event is being hosted in collaboration with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) and State Representative Rashid’s Office. Over 50 governmental organizations, social service agencies, local businesses, and vendors will provide information on the programs they offer residents, along with music, games, and food! This wonderful, family-friendly event celebrates Hispanic Culture while providing valuable resources and information to the community!
ALT Picture of Progress Center and Forest Park Library staff at Progress Center informational table.
ALT Picture of people dancing.
ALT BECOME A PERSONAL ASSISTANT SUPPORT PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES • Free two hours training • Flexible schedule • $20.00 an hour Thursday Oct 1st, 3 pm-5 pm, Riverdale Library Tuesday, Oct 6th, 2 pm- 4 pm, Midlothian Library Thursday, Oct 15th, 12 pm-2 pm, Harvey Library Tuesday, Oct 20th, 11am-1 pm, Chicago Heights Library Tuesday, Oct 27th, 12 pm to 2 pm, McConathy Library Call Rhychell Barnes at 464-733-4729 or e-mail [email protected] to reserve your seat. For more information, visit: llinoisPAs.com
ALT BECOME A PERSONAL ASSISTANT SUPPORT PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES -Free Two-Hour training -Flexible schedule -$20.00 an hour PA Trainings October 2026: -Thursday, 1st, 11am: Eng/Sp -Tuesday, 6th, 11am: Main Oak Park Library -Wednesday, 7th, 11am: Eng/Sp -Thursday, 8th, 11am: Des Plaines Library -Friday, 9th, 1pm: Eng -Monday, 12th, 11am: Eng -Tuesday, 13th, 11am: Eng/Sp -Thursday, 15th, 11am: Forest Park Library -Thursday, 15th, 11am: Eng/Sp -Tuesday, 20th,11am: Schiller Park Library -Tuesday, 20 th, 11am: Eng/Sp -Thursday, 22nd, 11am: Eng/Sp -Thursday, 22nd, 2pm: Eng -Monday, 26th, 11am: Eng -Tuesday, 27th, 11am: Eng/Sp To reserve your spot, call 708-209-1500 or [email protected] (English) [email protected] (English/Spanish
