Center Locations
CBS News Feature: Push for Accessibility
The Center for Independence’s Brighton Park location and our neighbors, Devices 4 the Disabled, were featured on CBS News this week!
We have been advocating for the city of Chicago to fix the sidewalks for years and add handicap-accessible ramps and parking at the space on 36th Place.
Read or Watch full story on CBS2.
*UPDATE 1/22/24: Designated parking signs have been installed thanks to Alderwoman Julia Ramirez. Stay tuned for further updates!
Construction of Countryside Location Completed!
Therapy Resumes in Improved Rooms
The Center is happy to report that the construction on the Countryside location was officially completed in February and therapy has resumed in our new and improved therapy rooms!
We would like to give heartfelt thanks to the following companies and folks who made our renovation possible:
- Studio 222 Architects for creating an improved and functional design of our space
- Designs for Dignity for donating carpeting and furniture for our new parent waiting room, phone booth, and staff offices
- Ben Campbell and AMS for donating all of the HVAC work
- St. Cletus School and Parish for welcoming Center children and staff into their building to ensure critical programs continued throughout construction!
- The Mayor and Building Department Staff at the City of Countryside for ensuring our renovation was timely and safe
- Klein Construction for managing the project timely and on a budget
- Our neighbors Sharma & Associates for being patient with the noise and inconvenience as our space was remodeled
- MP Flooring Solutions for donating brand new flooring and carpeting to our offices
Announcing a New CFI Location
GRAND OPENING, JULY 17!
With the generous support of The Coleman Foundation and the community, the Center is thrilled to announce the opening of our new site located at 2701 W. 36th Pl., Chicago.
The space will include a large classroom and conference room for therapy programs, job training, parent education and community gatherings. Stay tuned for our grand opening in June!
Our heartfelt thanks to the talented staff of Studio 222 Architects, RTM Engineering, Bristol Design Group and John Lyle & Associates for donating so much of their time and expertise in making our new space a reality.