Center for Independence

CFI Executive Director, Josephinne Boggs, making connections at the 2026 Institute Executive Summit. Unshakable, Thriving when the Future is Unclear.

✨There is Ability in Disability✨
Disability Pride Parade 2026! Every July, we celebrate Disability Pride Month to honor the history, achievements, and experiences of the disability community. This month marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), landmark legislation passed on July 26, 1990, that
broke down barriers to inclusion.

Lights, Camera, Tee Time! ⛳️🎬

The red carpet is rolling out, and now’s your chance to score the best deal of the season!

Early Bird Golf Pricing is available now thru the end of July! Gather your foursome, enjoy a day on the course and help us make this year’s Hollywood Red Carpet Annual Fundraiser a blockbuster success! ⭐️

Don’t wait til the credits Roll— secure your spot today!

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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 💚

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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!

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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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

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! 🌟