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Empowering People with Disabilities

Find a Program for You

Programs designed to help people living with disabilities or their care providers.

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Our Mission

Who We Are

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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Do you live in Mercer or Hunterdon County New Jersey? 

Do you or someone you know have a diagnosed disability and you want to find out more about what PCIL has to offer? 

 

Click the GET HELP button below and get connected to one of the trained specialists. Or choose View All Programs to browse all we have to offer. 

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Upcoming Events

  • Donuts with Dad - LTDL Peer Support Group
    Donuts with Dad - LTDL Peer Support Group
    Tue, Jun 10
    Jun 10, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
    PCIL Mercer Office, 3635 Quakerbridge Rd, Hamilton Township, NJ 08619, USA
    Join us this session as we celebrate the positive male figures in our lives with sweet treats and great company! Whether it’s a dad, brother, uncle, mentor, or friend—everyone is welcome to bring someone they appreciate for this special moment.
  • Watercolor Painting Workshop - R.E.C.C
    Watercolor Painting Workshop - R.E.C.C
    Wed, Jun 18
    Hunterdon County Library
    Jun 18, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    Hunterdon County Library, 314 NJ-12, Flemington, NJ 08822, USA
    Join us at the Hunterdon County Library for a guided watercolor painting workshop led by artist Pamela Lafevre. No experience needed—just bring your creativity!
  • Scavenger Hunt! - LTDL Peer Support Group
    Scavenger Hunt! - LTDL Peer Support Group
    Tue, Jun 24
    Jun 24, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
    PCIL Mercer Office, 3635 Quakerbridge Rd, Hamilton Township, NJ 08619, USA
    Join us this session for a fun and engaging scavenger hunt that encourages teamwork, exploration, and connection for all participants.
  • Trenton Thunder Game
    Trenton Thunder Game
    RSVP Closed
    Fri, Jun 27
    Trenton Thunder Baseball
    Jun 27, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Trenton Thunder Baseball, 1 Thunder Rd, Trenton, NJ 08611, USA
    Join The Progressive Center for Independent Living and the Community Connections Program at Trenton Thunder's Strike Out Cancer Night! Be part of the excitement and support a great cause!
  • Game Night - LTDL Peer Support Group
    Game Night - LTDL Peer Support Group
    Tue, Jul 08
    Jul 08, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
    PCIL Mercer Office, 3635 Quakerbridge Rd, Hamilton Township, NJ 08619, USA
    Get ready for a night of laughs and friendly competition—our next peer group session is all about board games!
  • Disability Pride Month - LTDL Peer Support Group
    Disability Pride Month - LTDL Peer Support Group
    Jul 22, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
    PCIL Mercer Office, 3635 Quakerbridge Rd, Hamilton Township, NJ 08619, USA
    Celebrate Disability Pride Month with us! Join our peer group session as we explore and honor disability pride through engaging activities and meaningful conversations.

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Progressive Center for Independent Living

MERCER LOCATION

3635 Quakerbridge Rd.,

Suite 40

Hamilton, NJ 08691

Email: info@pcil.org

Phone: (609) 581-4500

Fax: (609) 581-4555

HUNTERDON LOCATION

1220 State Highway 31,

Suite 14

Lebanon, NJ 08833

Email: info@pcil.org

Phone: (908) 782-1055

Fax: (908) 782-1081

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