Testimonials
Every aspect of our programs are designed help children and young adults with disabilities achieve their highest level of independence in the home, school, community and workforce. Our therapy programs help children with Cerebral Palsy (CP) develop life skills, motor-function and an "I Can!" attitude. Read the success stories below.
Center Parents Share Their Stories
Listen to parents talk about how conductive education have had an impact on their child's life.
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Center Graduates Share Their Stories
"I Can" Corner
GRADUATE OF CENTER PROGRAM
The Center has helped me tremendously not just the physical and social aspect of things that the center has to offer, but it offered me opportunities to be an employee and work at the center. I have grown so much from the center ever since I was four years old.
—Colleen M.
Client Love!
The Center is awesome! The best part of the Center is the helpful people. I like coming here because they help me be more independent. I learned how to tall kneel and can now kneel in church every week. I also made a lot of new friends just like me!
~ Ethan O.
I honestly don't know where my family would be today without the center for independence. The program is wonderful but the staff is irreplaceable...they have become our family and our life line. Greatest place in the world!!!
~ Center Volunteer
Conductive Education means empowerment, self-confidence, independence, and self-reliance
~ Ani H., Center Program Graduate
I have attended the fundraising events for the Center for Independence Through Conductive Education for the past several years, and am always struck by the huge impact that the Center makes on each child's life.
~ Patty F.
Our Mission
The mission of the Center for Independence is to help children and young adults with disabilities achieve their highest level of independence in the home, school, community and workforce. Our therapy programs help children with Cerebral Palsy (CP) develop life skills, motor-function and an "I Can!" attitude.
Committed to breaking down barriers to employment, the Center also provides job training and placement for young adults with developmental disabilities through our innovative program Working Together Chicago.
The Center is an IL 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
EIN: 36-4259162
Our Vision: That children and young adults with disabilities have the opportunity to be fully participating members of the community.
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Center Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Program times vary — check calendar.
Quick Contact
Center Locations
CFI Main Center
100 W. Plainfield Rd.,
Countryside, IL 60525
The Hope Collective
23153 W Miller Rd.,
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
Brighton Park
2701 W. 36th Pl.
Chicago, IL 60632