Progressive Center for Independent Living NJ

Progressive Center for Independent Living NJ Serving Mercer, Hunterdon & Somerset Counties, NJ.

We support people with disabilities and caregivers through programs like Drive-Ability, NJ SNAP, Support Coordination (DDD), peer groups, Mental Heath First Aid training & 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.

✨Love planning events? Then this volunteer opportunity is for you! ✨We’re forming a small volunteer committee to support...
02/04/2026

✨Love planning events? Then this volunteer opportunity is for you! ✨

We’re forming a small volunteer committee to support our Mercer REC recreation program for people with disabilities in Mercer County, New Jersey.

✔️ About 5 hours a month
✔️ Help plan and support inclusive events
✔️ Free admission to Mercer REC events as a volunteer perk

We’re looking for volunteers who are 18+, have reliable transportation, and want to be part of an inclusive community making a real impact.

💙 Interested or know someone who might be?
👉 Reach out at 609-581-4500 or info@pcil.org

February is Black History Month.This month, we are highlighting prominent Black leaders who also lived with disabilities...
02/03/2026

February is Black History Month.

This month, we are highlighting prominent Black leaders who also lived with disabilities—a part of their stories that is often overlooked, but deeply important.

Our first feature is Barbara Jordan.

Barbara Jordan was a powerful civil rights leader, lawyer, and the first Southern Black woman elected to the U.S. Congress. She was known for her strong voice, leadership during the Watergate hearings, and lifelong commitment to justice, equality, and democracy.

Later in life, Barbara Jordan lived with multiple sclerosis, yet she continued to serve as an educator, public speaker, and advocate for civil rights and ethical leadership.

By honoring leaders like Barbara Jordan, we recognize that disability has always been part of history and leadership—and that people with disabilities have long shaped our communities and our country.

Throughout February, we’ll continue to feature Black leaders with disabilities and their lasting impact.

At PCIL, we remain committed to advancing independence, inclusion, and opportunity for people with disabilities in Mercer County, Hunterdon County, and across New Jersey.

PHOTO: Congresswoman Barbara Jordan

💙 Staff Appreciation Night 💙Behind every program, peer group, training, and success story is a dedicated PCIL staff memb...
02/02/2026

💙 Staff Appreciation Night 💙

Behind every program, peer group, training, and success story is a dedicated PCIL staff member showing up with care, patience, and heart. Our recent staff appreciation party was a small way to say thank you to an incredible team that supports people with disabilities across Mercer County and Hunterdon County, New Jersey—every single day.

👇 Drop a comment and tag a PCIL staff member who has helped you, supported you, or made a difference in your life. Your words mean more than you know.

Come join us in February and March!Our upcoming PCIL events are designed to remove barriers and create space for connect...
02/01/2026

Come join us in February and March!

Our upcoming PCIL events are designed to remove barriers and create space for connection, learning, and fun for people with disabilities in Mercer County and Hunterdon County, New Jersey. All events are inclusive, disability-friendly, and open to members and non-members.

👉 Tag someone you’d love to attend with you!

📅 Upcoming Events | Winter 2026
🌐 Register at www.pcil.org/events

➡️ February 3 | Need, Wants, and What It Costs
Mercer LTDL Peer Support Group
🕔 5:00–6:30 PM | FREE
📍 PCIL Mercer Office, Hamilton, NJ
🗓️ Registration closes February 2 at 4:30 PM
Understanding needs and wants, and how pricing plays a role in decision-making. Participants will take part in a game-style activity inspired by The Price Is Right, estimating costs and discussing real-world spending choices.

➡️ February 9 | Heart Healthy Month
Hunterdon Peer Support Group
🕔 5:00–6:30 PM | FREE
📍 PCIL Hunterdon Office, Lebanon, NJ
🗓️ Registration is Now Closed.
Join us for a heart-healthy discussion and activities focused on wellness and nutrition.

➡️ February 17 | Dollars and Sense
Mercer LTDL Peer Support Group
🕔 5:00–6:30 PM | FREE
📍 PCIL Mercer Office, Hamilton, NJ
🗓️ Registration closes February 16 at 4:30 PM
Budgeting doesn’t have to be overwhelming! Join us as we break down easy-to-follow budgeting strategies, discuss the importance and explore practical “how-to’s” for managing money in everyday life.

➡️ February 19 | Build a Blue Bird House
Hunterdon R.E.C.C. Group
🕠 5:30–7:30 PM
💲 $8 Members | $10 Non-Members
📍 Echo Hill Park, Flemington, NJ
🗓️ RSVP by 2/12/26 at 4:30 PM
Get hands-on and creative while enjoying an inclusive outdoor group activity.

➡️ February 20 | Emergency Preparedness Training
🕔 2:00–3:30 PM
💲 Free
📍 Mercer County Library, Lawrence Township, NJ
🗓️ RSVP before February 20 requested.
Free Emergency Preparedness Training for seniors and people with disabilities. Learn how to build a Go Kit, create a safety plan, and feel more confident in unexpected situations. In-person, practical, and empowering.

➡️ February 26 | “Chilly” Cook-Off
Community Connections R.E.C.
🕔 5:00–7:00 PM
💲 $3 Members | $5 Non-Members
📍 PCIL Mercer Office, Hamilton, NJ
🗓️ RSVP by 2/20/26 at 4:30 PM
Warm up with good food, friendly competition, and great company.

➡️ March 3 | Stretch Your Dollars
Mercer LTDL Peer Support Group
🕔 5:00–6:30 PM | FREE
📍 PCIL Mercer Office, Hamilton, NJ
🗓️ Registration closes March 2 at 4:30 PM
Saving money doesn’t have to feel impossible. Join us to learn easy, real-world saving tips, talk about common challenges, and share ideas that help stretch your dollars further.

➡️ March 9 | Vision Boards
Hunterdon Peer Support Group
🕔 5:00–6:30 PM | FREE
📍 PCIL Hunterdon Office, Lebanon, NJ
🗓️ RSVP by 2/29/26 at 4:30 PM
Set goals, reflect, and create a vision for what’s next—together.

💙 Proudly supporting people with disabilities across Mercer County and Hunterdon County, NJ.

🚗 Want a job but stuck at the driver’s permit step?For many people with disabilities, passing the NJ driver’s permit exa...
01/31/2026

🚗 Want a job but stuck at the driver’s permit step?

For many people with disabilities, passing the NJ driver’s permit exam is a real barrier to employment — not because of ability, but because the test isn’t designed for everyone.

PCIL’s Drive-Ability Program supports people with disabilities in Mercer County and Hunterdon County, NJ by helping them prepare for the NJ driver’s permit exam in a supportive, accessible, small-group setting.

✔️ Small class sizes
✔️ Learning accommodations
✔️ Individualized teaching approaches
✔️ Practice driving simulations

If transportation is standing between you and employment, this program may help.

👉 Inquire today to see if you’re eligible:
📧 Stephanie.Wilmot@pcil.org

Not the right fit for you? Please share this with someone who may benefit.

01/30/2026

Client success stories don’t happen by accident.
They happen because we perform. 🙌

Support Coordinators making independence possible for people with disabilities in New Jersey.

Our performances get ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reviews… don’t you agree?

👇 Drop a ⭐ in the comments

Video Description: short video of 2 PCIL staff members doing a coordinated popular Tik Tok dance to Taylor Swift’s Song “The Fate of Ophelia”.

That backpack is an emergency Go-Bag.We took this photo during Emergency Preparedness Training at the Reading Senior Cen...
01/29/2026

That backpack is an emergency Go-Bag.

We took this photo during Emergency Preparedness Training at the Reading Senior Center in Trenton.

A Go-Bag is packed ahead of time with essentials someone may need if they have to leave quickly or shelter in place — especially important for seniors and people with disabilities.

If you’re not sure where to start, we created a free Cold Weather Readiness Checklist to help you prepare at your own pace.

👉 Download here: pcil.org/emergency-preparedness-checklist

Serving Mercer County and Hunterdon County, New Jersey.

Emergencies don’t come with a warning — but preparation builds confidence 💙Join Progressive Center for Independent Livin...
01/29/2026

Emergencies don’t come with a warning — but preparation builds confidence 💙

Join Progressive Center for Independent Living for Pathways to Preparedness, a free, in-person training designed for people with disabilities and seniors in Mercer County, New Jersey.

🧰 Learn how to build a Go-Bag
📋 Create a personal emergency action plan
📍 Connect with local emergency resources
💬 Ask questions in a supportive, inclusive space

📅 February 20, 2026
⏰ 2:00–3:30 PM
📍 Mercer County Library – Lawrence Township

Led by our Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, this training helps you feel ready, informed, and empowered — before an emergency happens.

🔗 Registration encouraged | Link in comments or visit pcil.org

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Photos from the Winter Ball held in January by PCIL's Community Connections Program! Moments like these matter. ❄️✨Progr...
01/28/2026

Photos from the Winter Ball held in January by PCIL's Community Connections Program!

Moments like these matter. ❄️✨

Programs like our Winter Ball create space for connection, confidence, and joy — things that are just as important as services and supports.

For many people with disabilities, inclusive social opportunities can be limited. Events like this remove barriers, build community, and remind people they belong exactly as they are.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this night special.
This is what meaningful programming looks like in Mercer County and Hunterdon County, NJ.

Snowstorms have a way of showing us what worked — and what didn’t.If this week raised questions like:• Was I prepared en...
01/27/2026

Snowstorms have a way of showing us what worked — and what didn’t.

If this week raised questions like:
• Was I prepared enough?
• What would I do differently next time?

That’s exactly what emergency preparedness training is for.

PCIL offers emergency preparedness education for people with disabilities in Mercer County and Hunterdon County, NJ — so the next storm feels more manageable.
No pressure. Just information and tools.

👉 Download our Cold Weather Readiness Checklist and get better prepared for the next time!

https://www.pcil.org/emergency-preparedness-checklist

What would I do differently next time? Let us know in the comments!

Due to the recent snow, PCIL will have delayed opening on Monday, January 26, 2026. Services will resume at 12:00 pm. Pl...
01/26/2026

Due to the recent snow, PCIL will have delayed opening on Monday, January 26, 2026. Services will resume at 12:00 pm. Please give us a call if you need to reschedule something.

Looking for something to do this winter? ❄️Our upcoming PCIL events are designed to remove barriers and create space for...
01/26/2026

Looking for something to do this winter? ❄️

Our upcoming PCIL events are designed to remove barriers and create space for connection, learning, and fun for people with disabilities in Mercer County and Hunterdon County, New Jersey. All events are inclusive, disability-friendly, and open to members and non-members.

👉 Tag someone you’d love to attend with you!

📅 Upcoming Events | Winter 2026
🌐 Register at www.pcil.org/events

➡️ February 9 | Heart Healthy Month
Hunterdon Peer Support Group
🕔 5:00–6:30 PM | FREE
📍 PCIL Hunterdon Office, Lebanon, NJ
🗓️ RSVP by 1/30/26 at 4:30 PM
Join us for a heart-healthy discussion and activities focused on wellness and nutrition.

➡️ February 19 | Build a Blue Bird House
Hunterdon R.E.C.C. Group
🕠 5:30–7:30 PM
💲 $8 Members | $10 Non-Members
📍 Echo Hill Park, Flemington, NJ
🗓️ RSVP by 2/12/26 at 4:30 PM
Get hands-on and creative while enjoying an inclusive outdoor group activity.

➡️ February 26 | “Chilly” Cook-Off
Community Connections R.E.C.
🕔 5:00–7:00 PM
💲 $3 Members | $5 Non-Members
📍 PCIL Mercer Office, Hamilton, NJ
🗓️ RSVP by 2/20/26 at 4:30 PM
Warm up with good food, friendly competition, and great company.

➡️ March 1 | Vision Boards
Hunterdon Peer Support Group
🕔 5:00–6:30 PM | FREE
📍 PCIL Hunterdon Office, Lebanon, NJ
🗓️ RSVP by 2/29/26 at 4:30 PM
Set goals, reflect, and create a vision for what’s next—together.

💙 Proudly supporting people with disabilities across Mercer County and Hunterdon County, NJ.

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3635 Quakerbridge Road, Suite 40
Trenton, NJ
08619

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

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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.