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The Progressive Center for Independent Living, Inc., (PCIL), founded by individuals with disabilities and family of people with disabilities, is a private not-for-profit community-based organization dedicated to the mission of providing programs and services to people with disabilities and advocating for the rights of people with disabilities since 1996. Through promotion of choice, self-direction, and inclusion, PCIL partners with people with disabilities and their families to achieve and maintain independent lifestyles and to ensure the same freedoms and civil liberties as everyone else.

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Upcoming Events

Tue, Apr 23
LTDL Peer Support Group
Hamilton Township
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Apr 23, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Hamilton Township, 3635 Quaker Brg Rd, Hamilton Township, NJ 08619, USA
Life Through Different Lenses Peer Support Group at the Mercer office! In this session we will be focusing on discovering your self-image.
Wed, Apr 24
PCIL Resource Fair
Clinton
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Apr 24, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Clinton, 65 Halstead St, Clinton, NJ 08809, USA
PCIL invites you to join our resource Fair in Hunterdon County! This is a great opportunity to learn about all the services that PCIL has to offer, as well as services from a wide range of providers. We hope you all are able to join us and benefit from collecting resources within your community!
Thu, Apr 25
RECC Peer Support Group
Progressive Center for IL
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Apr 25, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Progressive Center for IL, 1220 NJ-31, Lebanon, NJ 08833, USA
Join PCIL at our Hunterdon office to join us in this Peer Group session where we will be discussing: "Living With a Disability: Understanding Yourself and Others"
Thu, Apr 25
Karaoke Night
United Presbyterian Church of Yardville
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Apr 25, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
United Presbyterian Church of Yardville, 12 Yardville Hamilton Square Rd, Trenton, NJ 08620, USA
The Progressive Center for Independent Living and the Community Connections Program invites you to join us for a Karaoke Night at the United Presbyterian Church of Yardville. Come sing your favorite songs and hang out with your friends! Pizza and refreshments will be provided.
Tue, Apr 30
LTDL Peer Support Group
Hamilton Township
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Apr 30, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Hamilton Township, 3635 Quaker Brg Rd, Hamilton Township, NJ 08619, USA
Life Through Different Lenses Peer Support Group at the Mercer office! In this session we will be discussing the development of networking skills.
Tue, May 07
LTDL Peer Support Group
Progressive Center for IL
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May 07, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Progressive Center for IL, 3635 Quaker Brg Rd, Hamilton Township, NJ 08619, USA
Life Through Different Lenses Peer Support Group at the Mercer office. Join us this session for cultural day! Bring in any traditional items that are significant to your culture and showcase it!
Tue, May 14
LTDL Peer Support Group
Progressive Center for IL
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May 14, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Progressive Center for IL, 3635 Quaker Brg Rd, Hamilton Township, NJ 08619, USA
Life Through Different Lenses Peer Support Group at the Mercer office. Learn about Credit Union of NJ with our guest speakers Amanda Duspiva and Amanda Griffith while enjoying a slice of pizza!
Sat, May 18
Medieval Times
Medieval Times
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May 18, 2024, 11:45 AM – 6:00 PM
Medieval Times, 149 Polito Ave, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071, USA
The Progressive Center for Independent Living and the Community Connections program invites you to join us on a bus ride to Medieval Times!
Tue, May 21
LTDL Peer Support Group
Progressive Center for IL
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May 21, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Progressive Center for IL, 3635 Quaker Brg Rd, Hamilton Township, NJ 08619, USA
Life Through Different Lenses Peer Support Group at the Mercer office. In this session you will learn ways you can benefit from Assistive Technology with our guest speakers Nicole and Jordan Pratt!
Tue, May 28
LTDL Peer Support Group
Progressive Center for IL
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May 28, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Progressive Center for IL, 3635 Quaker Brg Rd, Hamilton Township, NJ 08619, USA
Life Through Different Lenses Peer Support Group at the Mercer office. Join us and explore your passions while learning about professional development!