The mission of the Center for Independence through Conductive Education, Inc. is to help children and young adults with disabilities achieve their highest level of independence in the home, school, community and workforce. We do this by offering therapy programs that develop life skills and motor function in a manner that promotes positive self-direction, self-esteem and an “I Can!” attitude. 

Since 1998, the Center for Independence has served more than 900 children and provided over $14,000,000 in charitable services. No child has ever been turned away, nor program hours reduced, due to lack of insurance or inability to pay. According to the Center’s Financial Statements as of December 31, 2020, 90% of every dollar was spent on Programs and Equipment that serve children and young adults with physical disabilities, and 10% was spent on Management and Fundraising Expenses. The Center meets all 20 Better Business Bureau of Chicago Charity standards, is rated Platinum by Guidestar Charity Navigator – the highest rating of transparency for a nonprofit – and received a 2020 Top Non-Profit Award from Philanthropedia. 

The Center’s Annual Benefit is the single largest fundraiser held each year. There is a golf outing during the day and a raffle, auction, dinner, and dance at night. The event runs solely on the help and donation of community members - 100% of proceeds will directly support children with physical disabilities. The Annual Benefit is on September 24, 2021, located at Seven Bridges Golf Course and Bobak’s Signature Events in Woodridge, IL. Around 400 people will attend the event. In gratitude for your donation, we will highlight your business in our program book as well as our Annual Newsletter distributed to 4,000 donors.