The Douglas Center Programs and Services
The Douglas Center
Skokie, Illinois - Cook County
Source checked
May 30, 2026
Chicago
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Map and directions
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3445 Howard Street, Skokie, IL 60076
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Quick answer
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Provider overview
The Douglas Center in Skokie combines community day services, vocational skill-building, supervised outings, adapted outdoor recreation, sensory supports, art, music, horticulture, and volunteering for adults with disabilities.
The Douglas Center is a Skokie nonprofit serving adults with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities through community day services, vocational transition, work training, adapted recreation, sensory supports, art, horticulture, volunteering, and community integration.
Quick facts
- Program info
- https://thedouglascenter.org/get-services
- Contact page
- https://thedouglascenter.org/contact-us
- Phone
- 847-674-1921
- Ages
- Adults with intellectual, developmental, and other disabilities, with program unit, support needs, and intake confirmed directly
- Season
- Ongoing programs and services by current enrollment and unit schedule
- Cost
- Families should confirm eligibility, funding, transportation, program unit assignment, and participant costs directly with The Douglas Center.
Location contacts
Public contacts that may help you reach the right office. Confirm before visiting.
The source lists The Douglas Center in Skokie and describes several program/service areas at the center and in the community.
Programs and offerings
Source-linked details we found. Current options may differ, so confirm directly.
Community day services with adapted recreation and sensory supports
Programs and services with community outings, volunteering, adapted outdoor recreation, sensory room access, arts, music, horticulture, life skills, and work-readiness supports.
- Ages
- Adults with intellectual, developmental, and other disabilities, with program unit, support needs, and intake confirmed directly
- Season
- Ongoing programs and services by current enrollment and unit schedule
- Schedule
- The source describes ongoing program units, weekly community outings, and assigned days for the High Fives recreation area; families should confirm current days and openings.
- Cost
- Families should confirm eligibility, funding, transportation, program unit assignment, and participant costs directly with The Douglas Center.
How we checked this listing (2 public sources)
Source notes only. They do not evaluate quality, safety, fit, or availability.
Listing check
- Last checked
- May 30, 2026
- Why this is listed
- The official Douglas Center Programs and Services page lists independent living skills, sensory motor skills, community integration, arts and crafts, music, horticulture, volunteering, community outings, a High Fives outdoor adapted recreation area with basketball, tennis, volleyball, badminton, tetherball and beanbag throw, a multi-sensory room, art creation, and horticulture activities for participants.
- Sources used
- 2 public sources
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
Community day services with adapted recreation and sensory supports
The official Douglas Center Programs and Services page lists independent living skills, sensory motor skills, community integration, arts and crafts, music, horticulture, volunteering, community outings, a High Fives outdoor adapted recreation area with basketball, tennis, volleyball, badminton, tetherball and beanbag throw, a multi-sensory room, art creation, and horticulture activities for participants.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: The source lists independent living skills, sensory motor skills, community integration, arts and crafts, music, computer training, horticulture, volunteering, recreational outings, adapted sports, exercise, sensory room supports, and staff supervision.
Access notes to confirm: Families should confirm intake steps, program unit fit, staff support, community outing access, High Fives recreation access, sensory room fit, transportation, health and personal care policies, mobility access, accessible parking, and restroom access.
What we checked
What we found: The official Douglas Center Programs and Services page lists independent living skills, sensory motor skills, community integration, arts and crafts, music, horticulture, volunteering, community outings, a High Fives outdoor adapted recreation area with basketball, tennis, volleyball, badminton, tetherball and beanbag throw, a multi-sensory room, art creation, and horticulture activities for participants.
We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.
Sources used
Public pages used for this listing.
- Provider websiteThe Douglas Center Programs and Services
Please confirm current details directly before enrolling.
- Provider websiteAbout Us – The Douglas Center
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What to confirm
- Openings, deadlines, cost, and cancellation rules.
- Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
- Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
- Exact location, entrance, parking, equipment, and what to bring.
Questions to ask before you register
Use these as a starting point. They are not a quality rating or recommendation.
- Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
- What ages, support needs, communication needs, mobility needs, or supervision levels can this specific program support?
- What should families know about cost, financial assistance, cancellation rules, forms, and first-visit expectations?
- For sports: what equipment, experience level, classification, practice location, transportation, and caregiver participation should we plan for?
- For sensory-friendly activities: what changes are made to sound, lighting, crowds, timing, quiet space, and re-entry?
- Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?
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Common questions
Is The Douglas Center Programs and Services reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?
No. This listing is informational and based on public sources. It is not a rating, ranking, quality review, or safety evaluation.
What information should families confirm with The Douglas Center?
Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.
Where did the listing information come from?
The listing is based on public source links, provider pages, public agency pages, directories, or reviewed provider-submitted updates shown on the page when available.
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