Center for Independence

06/10/2026

This past week a few of our CFI team members attended the European Academy of Childhood Disability (EACD) Conference, where they presented, engaged with leading professionals, and learned from the latest research and innovations in the field.

Opportunities like these help us strengthen our knowledge, expand our perspectives, and bring even greater value to the children, families, and communities we serve.

Huge Congrats to Patricia Herbst and Courtney Coleman for presenting their research and publishing their abstract on Barriers to Positivr Risk-Taking in Chlidren with Cerebral Palsy: A Parent Perspective 💚

06/05/2026

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06/05/2026

Thanks for the Spotlight!!

06/03/2026

Plot twist: CFI is’nt just therapy

It’s community, support, new friendships, respite days, fun outings and making memories together! 💙💚

Because while growth happens in therapy, it also happens when you’re exploring your community, trying something new, and sharing moments with people who get you.

Swipe to see some of our favorite moments lately—and all the smiles that camw with them!

04/22/2026

Continuing to celebrate OT Awareness month, with a OT focused Case Study ✨

At CFI, progress is driven by purposeful intervention! 3 months attending Conductive Education-Intensive Therapy, measurable gains were noted with feeding, dressing, motor planning and daily function—reinforcing the impact of consistent individualized and peer driven intervention! 💙💚

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04/17/2026

Thank you Mental Health Commission of Lyons Township for including us in this initiative!

This April, the LTMHC is recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month. 💙

Seen here is a photo shared from the Center for Independence in Countryside. Executive Director, Josephine Boggs, has painted one nail blue to represent 1 in 5 children who will experience abuse—children who deserve love, safety, and protection.

We all have a role to play. By raising awareness and supporting families, we can help break the cycle and build a future where every child feels safe and cared for.

It’s your turn - paint one nail blue and tag the Lyons Township Mental Health Commission.

Center for Independence

04/08/2026

April is Occupational Therapy Awareness Month! 💙

This month, we celebrate the incredible impact of occupational therapists who help individuals build the skills they need for everyday life. From fostering independence to supporting meaningful participation in daily activities, OT makes a differnce in ways both big and small.

We are proud of our dedicated OT team and the compassionate, creative care they provide to the children and families we serve every day.

Join us in recognizing and celebrating the power of Occupational Therapy! 🌟

04/03/2026

This is who we are! (Can you guess who is who???)💙

A team dedicated to empowering every child, supporting every family, and celebrating every step forward— big or small!

It’s rhe passion, the patience, and the purpose behind everything we do!

03/31/2026

Join us in congratulating Doctoral Student in Physical Therapy, Eduardo Cortez, from Governors State University, on receiving the Center For Independence’s Diversity Scholarship! 🎓🎉

CFI recognizes the importance of promoting diversity in physical and occupational therapy healthcare professions. The Center is committed to ensuring that healthcare professionals reflect the racial and ethnic identies of the people we serve.

It is a requirement of all recipients to complete a clinical rotation at the Center and we thank Eduardo for his compassion and commitment he has shown throughout his time here. We are so appreciative of the positive impact he has made on our team and the families we serve— we’re excited to see all that he accomplishes in his future career!

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Are you a PT/OT student interested in applying for the scholarship? Or a faculty member looking to refer a student please reach out to [email protected] for more info!