Intensive Therapy - Reach Your Potential!
Intensive Therapy for Cerebral Palsy
What makes the Center different? The Center offers a minimum of 6 hours of intensive motor therapy weekly through our year-round programming compared to traditional 1-hour therapy sessions.
Can you imagine spending only 1 hour a week learning to walk, sit or toilet independently if you have a physical disability? Neither can we! It doesn’t work. Not only does it not work –lack of therapy can result in lifelong health problems like deformities, muscle contractures and an over reliance on the assistance of others.
The Center’s transdisciplinary team consists of experienced Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, and Conductive Education Teachers that provide individualized treatment in a dynamic setting. The Center’s family-centered environment not only provides skilled intervention for your child, but also creates lasting relationships and support within our community.
The Center for Independence helps children and young adults with disabilities achieve their highest level of independence in the home, school, community and workforce.
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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 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.
Intensive Motor Therapy - Reach Your Potential!
Center Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Program times vary — check calendar.
2024-2025 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
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