Perspectives & Press
Highland Park City Council Recognizes CEL and NDEAM
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM, a time to recognize the contributions of workers with disabilities and promote inclusive employment practices. This year marks the 80th anniversary of NDEAM, and the City of Highland Park celebrated by issuing an official Mayoral Proclamation, and presented it to CEL at the October 20 City Council […]
Celebrating NDEAM with CEL
This October, the US Department of Labor is celebrating the 80th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). It is an annual recognition of the positive impact that people with disabilities in the American workforce and an acknowledgement of the importance of increasing opportunities for people with disabilities. Building a career is a challenge […]
CEL’s First-Ever Reverse Job Fair
At CEL, we believe everyone deserves the chance to share their talents and pursue meaningful employment. That’s why we were so proud to host our first-ever Reverse Job Fair, a unique event that turned the traditional hiring process upside down. Instead of employers setting up tables, CEL members became the hosts of their own booths. […]
CEL on Fox 32 Chicago!
On Tuesday, July 22, CEL CEO Herb Washington and member Jay M. kicked off the morning with an appearance on Good Day Chicago! They joined anchor Natalie Bomke to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and share how CEL helps people with developmental disabilities lead more independent, empowered lives. As […]
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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