Nearest Transportation Stop: PACE bus at Howard & St. Louis or Howard & McCormick
The Douglas Center, a non-profit organization located in Skokie, Illinois, provides day programs for individuals with intellectual, developmental, physical and mental disabilities. Through our Work Program we offer employment opportunities that include manufacturing, commercial/industrial sewing, packaging, assembly, shrink wrapping, labeling, heat sealing, fulfillment services, etc. by partnering with local manufacturers, businesses and individuals on work contracts/projects. Our center offers pre-vocational skills and work training (including sheltered workshops), Supported Employment program, a Seniors program as well as developmental rehabilitation for adults of all ages.
Disability Aware Features:
Extra assistance available
Hires or would like to hire qualified individuals with disabilities
Large-print menus
Offer products or services for people with disabilities
Physically accessible
Trained staff
Volunteer opportunities for people with disabilities
They gave me opportunities to work! They also let me try new things. They could work on letting me get a chance to challenge myself to a new task at the sewing department. Steve was a fun guy. He made me laugh out loud. He was such a riot. Sometimes, he was a pretty good singer. He was good at break dancing. Douglas Center had a very excellent picnic. We had fun and games. The food they served us during events was pretty good. Deli was very good overall. I didn't order deli very much in the beginning. They were generous and friendly. Sometimes they let me off the hook. They also let me have community access to go from there to my home.
Disability Awareness:
Welcoming, Talked to me person-to-person, Asked me if I needed or wanted help, Friendly, Gave me choices, Gave me extra time, Respectful, Helpful when I needed assistance or accommodation, Has employees with disabilities, Flexible service, Physically accessible, Accessible Parking
Disability Awareness: Welcoming, Talked to me person-to-person, Asked me if I needed or wanted help, Friendly, Gave me choices, Gave me extra time, Respectful, Helpful when I needed assistance or accommodation, Has employees with disabilities, Flexible service, Physically accessible, Accessible Parking