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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

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Tue, Jul 08
Game Night - LTDL Peer Support Group
PCIL Mercer Office
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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!
Sat, Jul 12
Adventure Aquarium Trip
Destination: Adventure Aquarium
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Jul 12, 2025, 10:44 AM – 6:21 PM
Destination: Adventure Aquarium, 1 Riverside Dr, Camden, NJ 08103, USA
The Progressive Center for Independent Living and the Community Connections Program invite you to join us on a trip to the aquarium! Discover amazing sea life, explore interactive exhibits, and enjoy a day of fun and learning with friends. Don’t miss this exciting adventure!
Tue, Jul 22
Disability Pride Month - LTDL Peer Support Group
PCIL Mercer Office
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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.
Thu, Jul 24
80's Revolution Music Festival - R.E.C.C.
Deer Path Park
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Jul 24, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Deer Path Park, 120 W Woodschurch Rd, Flemington, NJ 08822, USA
Join us in Hunterdon County for an unforgettable 80’s Music Revolution Festival — featuring covers of Madonna, Whitney Houston, Bon Jovi, The Go-Go’s, B-52’s, and more! Don’t miss this blast from the past!
Fri, Jul 25
The Best of the Eagles
Mercer County Festival Grounds
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Jul 25, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Mercer County Festival Grounds, 1638 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor Township, NJ 08550, USA
The Progressive Center and the Community Connections Program invites you to join us at Mercer County Festival Grounds for The Best of the Eagles Concert Performed by The Players, Former Members of Chicago!
Wed, Aug 13
PCIL Annual Softball Game
The Miracle League Field
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Aug 13, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The Miracle League Field , 185 Sawmill Rd, Hamilton Township, NJ 08620, USA
Get ready to hit it out of the park at PCIL’s Annual Softball Game—a one-day event filled with teamwork, community spirit, and inclusive fun for all!