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A community day program for adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

10/20/2026

𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐈𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫!
Mark your calendars! 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐬 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫'𝐬 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰 & 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐞 is just around the corner!

Discover a wonderful collection of one-of-a-kind artwork and handcrafted gifts created by the talented artists in our Art From The Heart Creations® program—adults living with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities.
From colorful mosaics and paintings to jewelry, coasters, and unique home décor, every creation is a celebration of creativity, individuality, and artistic expression.

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞!

𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟗–𝟏𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
𝟗 𝐀𝐌 – 𝟒 𝐏𝐌
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐬 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 | 𝟑𝟒𝟒𝟓 𝐇𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭, 𝐒𝐤𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐞, 𝐈𝐋

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞!

10/19/2026

💙💛 Celebrating Down Syndrome Awareness Month! 💛💙

This month, we celebrate the wonderful individuals with Down syndrome who make our community brighter with their smiles, personalities, talents, and unique perspectives. ✨

Our day program is proud to foster a space where everyone is welcomed, supported, included, and celebrated. Together, we’re building a community where every individual has the opportunity to participate, connect, learn, and thrive.

Here’s to celebrating abilities, encouraging inclusion, and appreciating what makes each person wonderfully unique!

10/15/2026

Our participants are working hard in the studio as they prepare their artwork for our upcoming art show in early November. We’re proud of the time, creativity, and dedication they are putting into each piece and look forward to celebrating their work with our community. 🎨

10/13/2026

💚 World Mental Health Day 💚

Saturday, October 10, 2026, was World Mental Health Day.

We’re taking a moment to recognize the importance of mental health, connection, and community.

At our day center, we believe everyone deserves to feel heard, supported, valued, and included. Every conversation, shared laugh, creative activity, and moment of connection matters.

Let’s continue to break the stigma, support one another, and make mental health a priority—every day.

10/08/2026

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month! 💙

This month, we recognize the contributions of people with disabilities in the workplace and celebrate the value of inclusive employment.
Creating accessible workplaces means opening doors to opportunity, supporting diverse talents and ensuring everyone has the chance to thrive.

Let’s keep building workplaces where disability inclusion isn’t an afterthought—it’s part of how we work, lead and grow. ♿️✨

10/07/2026

🌿💚 Growing kindness, community, and connection!

Our Adult Day Program participants had a wonderful time volunteering at the Niles Food Pantry Farm! From getting their hands in the soil to harvesting fresh vegetables, everyone worked together to support a meaningful cause. 🥕🥬🍅

It was a beautiful day of teamwork, learning, and giving back to our community. We are so proud of our participants for sharing their time, energy, and smiles! 🌱🤝

10/06/2026

💚 World Cerebral Palsy Day 💚

Today, we celebrate people with cerebral palsy and recognize the importance of accessibility, inclusion, and equal opportunity.
Different abilities. Different experiences. One shared right to belong, participate, and be heard.

Let’s keep breaking barriers and building a world where everyone can thrive. ♿️✨

09/30/2026

🎳 Strike up the fun! 🎳

Our Douglas Center adult day program participants had a fantastic time bowling and enjoying a day out together. Everyone brought their own energy to the lanes, whether they were aiming for a strike, cheering on their friends, or simply enjoying the fun atmosphere. 💙

It was a wonderful opportunity to get active, socialize, encourage one another, and enjoy some friendly competition. We love creating experiences where our participants can connect, try something new, and most importantly, have a great time together!

Thank you to everyone who helped make this bowling outing such a memorable day! 🎳✨

09/22/2026

🚌💙 Hop on the Bus to Independence!

Pace and SEARCH teamed up for a free, hands-on workshop to help people with disabilities build the skills and confidence they need to use public transportation and get where they want to go.
From learning how to navigate the bus to gaining confidence in traveling independently, this workshop is all about creating more opportunities for independence. 🙌

A big thank you to SEARCH for partnering with Pace and helping make this workshop possible! We’re proud to work together to connect people to greater independence, opportunity, and community. 💙🚌

09/17/2026

🌪️ Learning, Exploring & Experiencing Chicago! 🌬️

The Douglas Center recently visited the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry for an exciting, hands-on adventure exploring the power of extreme weather! 🌩️

Our participants got to experience science in action, with two exhibits standing out as favorites: a 40-foot interactive tornado 🌪️ and a wind tunnel reaching speeds of up to 80 miles per hour! 💨
There was plenty of excitement, curiosity, and learning along the way — and, of course, lots of smiles!

Trips like this are an important part of The Douglas Center’s programming. We believe in creating opportunities for our participants to explore, learn, and connect with the incredible cultural institutions throughout Chicago. From museums and science to art and beyond, there is so much our city has to offer! ❤️

Address

3445 Howard Street
Skokie, IL
60076

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

Telephone

+18476741921

Website

http://www.thedouglascenter.com/

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