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Progressive Center for Independent Living NJ

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Progressive Center for Independent Living NJ

Serving Mercer, Hunterdon & Somerset Counties, NJ.

We support people with disabilities and caregivers through programs like NJ SNAP, Support Coordination (DDD), peer groups, Mental Heath First Aid training, Driver's license permit prep class, & more. We offer services in self-advocacy, independent living skills, resources, Emergency Preparedness programs, Transition Services for teens and young adults, disability awareness training, and recreational/social program for Mercer, Somerset, and Hunterdon county in New Jersey.

10/11/2025

💬 Let’s clear this one thing up… we don’t fix broken windows — but we can help fix barriers to independence. 💙

Through PCIL’s Drive-Ability program, people with disabilities in Mercer and Hunterdon County, NJ can prepare for their NJ driver’s permit exam with confidence. 🚗✨

Because independence shouldn’t be out of reach — it should be in the driver’s seat.

Drive-Ability is a 15 week classroom-based driver’s education course for people with disabilities to help them prepare for the NJ driver’s permit exam. This course is made available through NJ DVRS.

Steps To Enroll
1. Get a DVRS referral
2. Pass our assessment
3. Enroll

We are starting assessments for our next cohort!

📲 Learn more or find out if you qualify by sending us an email - stephanie.wilmot@pcil.org

10/10/2025

🎃 Diversity is gourd-geous — everyone shines in their own way! 💙

At PCIL, we celebrate every ability, every story, and every person who makes our community brighter. Just like every pumpkin in the patch, each of us brings something unique to the table — and that’s what makes inclusion so beautiful. 🍂

Let’s keep growing a world where everybody belongs. 🌟

10/09/2025

🦁🐧 A Wild Day at the Philadelphia Zoo! 🦒🐘

Our Recreation Community Connections (RECC) group had an amazing time exploring the Philadelphia Zoo last week! These community outings aren’t just fun—they’re full of opportunities to build real-life skills like social interaction, communication, navigation, and confidence in community settings.

Every adventure helps strengthen independence for people with disabilities right here in Mercer County and Hunterdon County, NJ. 💙

🎃 Don’t miss our next RECC events!
👻 Halloween Costume Party – Oct 24, 6–8 PM, Pennington
🤠 Country Line Dancing Night – Oct 27, 6–8:30 PM, Flemington

Space is limited—RSVP today at www.pcil.org/events
!

10/08/2025

🎤🎄 Bingo or Karaoke — Holiday Style? 🎅✨

We’re planning our next big Recreation & Community Connections event, and we want YOU to help us decide!

🎁 Will it be a night of Holiday Bingo fun… or a Festive Karaoke sing-off?
Right now, Bingo is leading the charge — but there’s still time to make your voice heard!

🗳️ Click below to cast your official vote. Please only vote one time.

https://www.pcil.org/community-connections -event-poll

10/07/2025

🧰✨ Building a Stress Toolbox! ✨🧰

Last week, our peer group came together to talk about stress—and more importantly, how to manage it. Participants created their very own “Stress Toolboxes” filled with healthy coping tools, positivity, and a few laughs along the way. 💙

At PCIL, our peer groups are a safe space to connect, share experiences, and learn practical ways to support independence and mental wellness for people with disabilities across Mercer County and Hunterdon County, NJ.

🗓️ Don’t miss out on our October Peer Group events! Each week brings a new theme, from financial literacy to Halloween trivia!

👉 See the full list and register at www.pcil.org/events

10/06/2025

🌸 Blooming Creativity in Hunterdon County! 🌼

Our RECC group recently gathered for a beautiful Flower Pressing Workshop, and the results were just as vibrant as the participants! 💐

Through activities like this, individuals build fine motor skills, self-expression, focus, and social connections — all while exploring new ways to enjoy the community and embrace independent living. 💙

We’re so proud of everyone who joined us for this creative day in Hunterdon County, NJ!

Want to join the fun? Check out our upcoming Recreation & Community Connections events at www.pcil.org/events

10/05/2025

🍂 We’re fallin’ for these upcoming events at PCIL this October! From peer groups to parties, there’s something for everyone in Mercer and Hunterdon County, NJ. Check out what’s coming up and RSVP today!

📅 October 7 | Financial Literacy Game (LTDL Peer Group)
5–6:30 PM | PCIL Mercer Office | Free event
Registration due by 10/6

📅 October 14 | If I Knew Then (LTDL Peer Group)
5–6:30 PM | PCIL Mercer Office | Free event
Registration due by 10/13

📅 October 21 | Facing Fears (LTDL Peer Group)
5–6:30 PM | PCIL Mercer Office | Free event
Registration due by 10/20

📅 October 24 | Halloween Costume Party (Community Connections Rec Event)
6–8 PM | Pennington AG Church | $8 members, $10 non-members
RSVP by 10/17

📅 October 27 | Square Dancing (RECC Peer Group)
6–8:30 PM | Flemington Presbyterian Church | $8 members, $10 non-members
Registration due by 10/21

📅 October 28 | Halloween Trivia (LTDL Peer Group)
5–6:30 PM | PCIL Mercer Office | Free event
Registration due by 10/27

🎃 Don’t miss the chance to learn, connect, and have fun with PCIL this fall!

👉 Details + registration: www.pcil.org/events

10/04/2025

🚦 On Saturday, September 20th, PCIL joined in Hunterdon County for a Mock Traffic Stop Event designed to support individuals on the autism spectrum.

The event promoted the Blue Envelope Program — a simple tool that helps keep drivers with disabilities safe. The envelope is placed in the car, and if pulled over, officers are alerted to be mindful of the driver’s needs. 💙

We’re proud to be part of efforts that build understanding, promote safety, and increase independence for people with disabilities in our community.

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10/03/2025

✨ Free Medical Equipment Available ✨

We have a gently-used wheelchair pad (18” x 16” x 4.25”) available — first come, first served! This sturdy foam cushion was provided by the Pluckemin Medical Equipment Ministry, an organization that helps people in need access medical equipment at no cost.

If you or someone you know in Mercer County or Hunterdon County, NJ could benefit from this wheelchair pad, please contact us today. 💙

Learn more about Pluckemin Medical Equipment Ministry here: https://ppcmem.org

10/01/2025

🌟 In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we’re highlighting the power of self-advocacy and the doors that open when people with disabilities get the right support.

Meet Morgan, a Hunterdon County resident who—through PCIL and DVRS a la carte services—went from struggling for hours at her retail job to finding her voice, gaining confidence, and landing a new job she loves. 🙌

Her journey is proof that employment is more than a paycheck—it’s about dignity, independence, and belonging.

👉 Read Morgan’s full story on our blog here: https://www.pcil.org/post/dvrs-ndeam.

09/28/2025

Last day to register for the Zoo! Don't miss out on these fun events coming in October!

🧡 LTDL Peer Group: Navigating Boundaries
📍 PCIL Mercer Office
🗓️ Sept 30 | ⏰ 5:00–6:30 PM | Free
📅 Register by Sept 29

🧡 Day Trip to the Philadelphia Zoo (R.E.C.C. + Community Connections)
📍 Philadelphia, PA
🗓️ Oct 3 | ⏰ 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
💵 $30 Members | $45 Non-Members
📅 Register by Sept 29

🧡 LTDL Peer Group: Budgeting Through the Holidays
📍 PCIL Mercer Office
🗓️ Oct 7 | ⏰ 5:00–6:30 PM | Free
📅 Register by Oct 6

🧡 LTDL Peer Group: If I Knew Then
📍 PCIL Mercer Office
🗓️ Oct 14 | ⏰ 5:00–6:30 PM | Free
📅 Register by Oct 13

🧡 LTDL Peer Group: Facing Fears Mystery Box Challenge
📍 PCIL Mercer Office
🗓️ Oct 21 | ⏰ 5:00–6:30 PM | Free
📅 Register by Oct 20

🧡 LTDL Peer Group: Halloween Trivia Night
📍 PCIL Mercer Office
🗓️ Oct 28 | ⏰ 5:00–6:30 PM | Free
📅 Register by Oct 27

✨ Don’t miss these chances to connect, learn, and have fun with peers in Mercer & Hunterdon County, NJ!

📲 Register at www.pcil.org/events or call 609-581-4500.

Address

3635 Quakerbridge Road, Suite 40
Trenton, NJ
08619

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Website

http://www.pcil.org/

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We offer services in self-advocacy, independent living skills, resources, Emergency Preparedness programs, Transition Services for teens and young adults, disability awareness training, and recreational/social programs.