upcoming events
CFI Annual Fundraiser // october 9, 2026
ROLL OUT THE RED CARPET
AN EVENING IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Friday, October 9, 2026
Center for Independence Annual Golf Outing
WHEN: Friday October 9, Brunch before tee time - 12pm Shotgun Start
WHERE: Seven Bridges Golf Course
WHAT: Annual Golf Fundraiser for the Center
RSVP: 708-588-0833 / hello@cfimove.org
Recent Events
AUG 2026 / Independence Concert & Lemonade Stand
CFI’s annual Lemonade Stand event was a Sweet Success! Thank you to everyone who stopped by to celebrate summer with CFI’s children and families. We raised $1700!
On August 7, the Center held a concert starring children and adults with disabilities. Food, fun and support was enjoyed by all guests and participants!
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JULY 2026 | Disability Pride Parade Celebrating Disability, Community, & Inclusion!
The Center for Independence was proud to participate in Chicago's Disability Pride Parade 2026. Our staff, families, participants, and friends came together to celebrate the strength, talents, and accomplishments of people with disabilities.
The parade was a wonderful opportunity to build community, raise awareness, and celebrate people with disabilities. We loved seeing our Center community come together showing their “I Can! Attitudes!"
At the Center for Independence, we believe disability is a natural and valuable part of human diversity. We are committed to creating opportunities for children and adults with physical disabilities to build confidence, independence, and meaningful connections at home, at school, in the community, and at work.
Thank you to everyone who marched, cheered, volunteered, and helped make Disability Pride a celebration to remember!
MAY 2026 / CFI Family & Friends Day at the Ballpark
For the third year in a row, CFI staff, families, friends, and supporters came together for a day at the ballpark to cheer on the Chicago White Sox. The event gave children and adults with disabilities, along with their families, the opportunity to enjoy an accessible and inclusive community outing while building connections and creating lasting memories.
Accessible recreational opportunities are an important part of community inclusion, and we are proud to help make experiences like this available to the individuals and families we serve. We had a fantastic time and look forward to continuing this tradition for years to come!
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Our Mission
Our mission is to help children and young adults with disabilities achieve their highest level of independence in the home, school, community and workplace. We offer affordable therapy programs that help children with physical disabilities develop self-determination and an “I Can!” attitude. The Center breaks down employment barriers for adults with 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.
2025-2026 Program Calendar
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Center Locations
CFI Main Center
100 W. Plainfield Rd.
Countryside, IL 60525
Brighton Park
2701 W. 36th Pl.
Chicago IL 60632