Perspectives & Press
CEL Earns CQL Accreditation
The Center for Enriched Living (CEL) is proud to receive a Quality Assurances Accreditation with the Council on Quality and Leadership (CQL). CEL was recognized for our commitment to excellence in systems and practices that lead to an elevated quality of life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. CQL is a leader in the […]
How I Found My Wings & Learned to Fly
A Young Woman’s Journey to Employment and Beyond I started working at The Center for Enriched Living over two years ago. Prior to finding CEL, I had so many discouraging experiences. Due to lack of experience, the door kept closing in my face, and that certainly did not make life any easier for someone who […]
CEL in the News
General Press Coverage
December 1, 2025 – Inclusion Is the True Holiday Spirit: CEL Staff, Dr. Janie Avant, Featured in an AbleNews Article by Layla Duran at The Viscardi Center
Jordyn Zimmerman – Augmentative and Alternative Communication
November 7, 2025 – Designing Schools for Belonging: Jordyn Zimmerman on Inclusion and AAC Tools ~ 1310
November 6, 2025 – SBB Research Group, The SBB Research Group Foundation Sponsors The Center for Enriched Living
April 25, 2025 – Midday Fix: Details on the Center For Enriched Living’s Chefs’ Night Fundraising Event
April 18, 2025 – Annual Chefs’ Night fundraiser for Deerfield-based Center for Enriched Living set for May 5
November 13, 2023 – Crain’s Chicago Business, People On The Move
November 6, 2023 – Daily Herald, Center for Enriched Living selects Herbert K. Washington, Jr. as chief executive officer
March 13, 2023 – Deerfield Patch, CEL Partners with First Responders for Disability Training
August 18, 2022 – Deerfield Patch, New Board Members Announced for CEL
July 27, 2021 – Deerfield Patch, CEL Announces New Board Members
April 18, 2021 – Fox32 Chicago, CEL Celebrates National Volunteer Week
March 25, 2021 – Daily Herald, CEL honors Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and builds on its efforts to fight social isolation during COVID
December 3, 2020 – Bridging Chicago podcast, Center for Enriched Living
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