Music therapy connects clients in emotional way

MCFI, an affiliate of Centers for Independence, has offered music therapy for more than 20 years, providing multiple clinical benefits for people with physical or developmental disabilities, neurological or other life-limiting conditions.

This year, for the first time, the American Music Therapy Association and the World Federation for Music Therapy joined in celebration of World Music Therapy Week (April 10-15, 2023).

Learn more about the value and music therapy's impact on MCFI's participants.

Success story: Meet Matthew

Matthew loves to work, is engaged in the community and has learned several skills over the years.

Among his many activities include volunteering with Meals on Wheels, and he loves working in the garden.

Jill Shaw, an occupational therapist at MCFI, an affiliate of CFI, said Matthews loves to work and there's nothing he's not willing to try.

"Matthew is a joy to work with," Jill said.

Learn more about Matthew and his story in this video!

CFI celebrates

85th anniversary with day at ComedySportz

On April 22, CFI and its staff had an afternoon out at ComedySportz, an improv comedy venue in Milwaukee.

The event was one of many ways CFI is celebrating its 85th anniversary..

Check out the pictures from the event.