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School Age Program - Center for Independence - Countryside Main Center

100 West Plainfield Road , Suite 100 , Countryside, IL 60525

Eligibility
Serves;2-16 Restricted to Special Populations People with Physical Disabilities
Hours
Mon 8:30am - 6:30pm Tue 8:30am - 6:30pm Wed 8:30am - 6:30pm Thu 8:30am - 6:30pm Fri 8:30am - 6:30pm
Interpretation services
English; Spanish; Hungarian
Application process
Appointment RequiredIndividuals have to call for an intake appointment, where they will fill out a short application alongside other paperwork. Individuals are eligible for financial assistance based on income.
Fees
Insurance; Self Pay; Sliding Fee
Service area
IL
Center for Independence's The Hope Collective provides motor training programs based on the principles of Conductive Education for children with physical disabilities. Physical therapists, occupational therapists, and conductive education teachers work with the participant on strengthening, improving gross and fine motor skills, and increasing independence in an engaging social environment. Family support and parent education are built into the program to involve the whole team on the journey towards independence. This program is for children with physical disabilities who are medically stable and cleared for intensive therapy, motivated by a peer environment, and able to functionally see and hear.
Date of Last Formal Update
12/21/2022
Data provided by
211 Metro Chicago
Providing organization
Center for Independence Through Conductive Education
The Center for Independence offers motor training services to individuals with cerebral palsy and other conditions that limit mobility. Other programs include parenting classes, social work services, and vocational training. Programs are led by physical therapists, occupational therapists, and Conductive Education teachers.