Blue Cap has kept a place on Broadway since 1967

Enriching lives for people with intellectual disabilities: that is how Blue Cap describes its work, and it has been doing it in Blue Island for more than half a century.

Blue Cap is a 501(c)(3) non-profit in Blue Island that offers supports and services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, in programs tailored to each individual through all stages of life. Every program starts from the person: their skills, their goals and what they want the day to hold.

A family that wants to see it first can call the office and schedule a tour. Walk the building, meet the people, and then decide whether Blue Cap is the place.

The mission, as Blue Cap states it

Blue Cap's Mission is to support people with intellectual disabilities to enjoy their life to the fullest.

The goal Blue Cap has set

“Blue Cap’s Vision is that 75% of people served at Blue Cap will be satisfied with family connections, social activities, and their work/volunteer life by June 2027.”

That is Blue Cap’s stated target for June 2027, set down in its own words.

Two buildings, one street

  • Main office

    2155 Broadway St

    Blue Island, IL 60406. The front door for tours, the day programs and the main phone line, (708) 389-6578.

  • Instructional Center

    1962 Broadway

    Blue Island, IL 60406. Home to the Development Department. Donated items are dropped here, after a call to Jill Hart at ext. 108.

Broadway, in leaf

The tree wall, the patio, the garden pavers and the covered entrance at the two Blue Island buildings.

Carved wooden tree sculpture on a white block wall with carved children beneath its branches
The carved tree wall, 2155 Broadway
Patio tables beside a painted rock that reads Music speaks when words fail
Patio tables and the painted rock, 2155 Broadway
Brick paver courtyard beside the corner of the brick building and green shrubs
The paver courtyard, Blue Island, in leaf
The covered entrance under a mature tree against a blue sky
The covered entrance, Broadway, in leaf
Timber roof trusses over the atrium with tables and chairs below
Timber trusses over the atrium, 2155 Broadway

From the Parent Association to Family & Friends

In the 1970s, families who wanted to support activities for their children receiving services formed what was then called the Parent Association. It kept growing. Today it is the Family & Friends Association: parents, siblings, extended families and friends. The money it raises goes into a restricted Activity Fund, so people can take part in community activities based on their own interests.

There is room in it for you too. See how to get involved, or read about ways to give.

Who to ask for at Blue Cap

Every extension below is on the main line, (708) 389-6578. Jill Hart, the Executive Director, also serves as Director of Community Relations.

Come and see Broadway for yourself

Read about the supports and services, look at open roles on the careers page, or call the office at (708) 389-6578 and set a time to visit. The office is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Contact Blue CapCall (708) 389-6578