Pennsylvania Statewide Independent Living Council
A nonprofit, cross-disability, consumer-controlled organization, the mission of the Pennsylvania Statewide Independent Living Council is to use our collective power and legal mandate to develop and secure public policies that ensure civil rights and expand options for all people with disabilities in all aspects of life.
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Independent Living
Independent living, is a philosophy and a worldwide movement of individuals with disabilities working for equal opportunities, self-determination, and self-respect. It stems from the fundamental principle that people with disabilities are entitled to the same civil rights, options and control over choices in their own lives as people without disabilities.
STATE PLAN FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING (SPIL)
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Centers for Independent Living
Centers for Independent Living (CILs) are consumer‑controlled, community‑based, cross‑disability, nonresidential private nonprofit agencies operated by individuals with disabilities, providing an array of independent living services.
Pennsylvania Statewide Independent Living Council
1 week ago
Via NCIL: The Elevate Blog ... See MoreSee Less
Introducing the Elevate Blog
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In 2017, you couldn’t find any information online on running for office with a...Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
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Pennsylvania Statewide Independent Living Council
2 weeks ago
New American Airlines policy may effectively ban motorized wheelchairs on regional jets ... See MoreSee Less
New American Airlines policy may effectively ban motorized wheelchairs on regional jets
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4 weeks ago
Congratulations to Susan Tachau of PATF who is also our PA SILC Board Treasurer on this award! ... See MoreSee Less
2021 AARP Purpose Prize Winner: PATF’s CEO & Disability Advocate Susan Tachau | Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation
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AARP Purpose Prize Honors Extraordinary People Age 50-Plus Who Give Back, Tackle...Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
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Pennsylvania Statewide Independent Living Council
4 weeks ago
Public comment period (Request For Information-RFI) on proposed move of Ticket To Work program from Federal Social Security Administration (SSA) to US Dept. of Labor (DOL) through Friday November 13, 2020. ... See MoreSee Less
Request for Information on Proposed Transfer of Ticket to Work Program From the Social Security Administration to the U.S. Department of Labor
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The Social Security Administration's (SSA) Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency P...Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
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4 weeks ago
The hidden Covid-19 health crisis: Elderly people are dying from isolation ... See MoreSee Less
The hidden Covid-19 health crisis: Elderly people are dying from isolation
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The lockdowns and visitor restrictions meant to protect nursing home residents f...Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
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Pennsylvania Statewide Independent Living Council
1 month ago
Social Security (including SSI) programs to receive cost of living adjustment for 2021 ... See MoreSee Less
SSI, Social Security Benefits Will Increase In 2021
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People with disabilities receiving Supplemental Security Income and other Social...Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
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