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.
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Here's your chance to win 31 prizes during our MONTH-LONG calendar raffle.
Tickets are $10
Proceeds go to our Ramping Up Life Program
If you would like to purchase a ticket, contact us at office@cilncp.org, call 570.327.9070, comment here, or ask your favorite Roads to Freedom Center for Independent Living staff.
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PA Statewide Independent Living Council (PA SILC) - Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community
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We're participating in this years Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community and are asking for your support! The walk is this Saturday at 9:00AM at Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC).
Highmark underwrites the cost of the Walk so that 100% of the money raised by walkers goes to the participating organizations - so all the money you donate goes to the SILC! ... See MoreSee Less
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Join us this Friday for our Virtual Spring Conference. Topics covered will be:
Planning a life of personal significance
The importance of future planning
Assistive Technology
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Using Medicare and Medicaid
Register here: www.achieva.info/family-trust/events/arc-erie-conference
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'As the focus on COVID-19 fades and the federal government eyes an end to the emergency status that the pandemic triggered, officials are warning that big changes are coming for some disability programs.'
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End To Public Health Emergency Could Have Consequences For People With Disabilities
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"Disney is set to film a new movie about a girl with cerebral palsy who’s nonverbal and uses a wheelchair and her experience seeking out an inclusive education. The movie, which will stream on Disney+, is an adaptation of Sharon M. Draper’s novel 'Out of My Mind.' The story focuses on Melody Brooks, a preteen with cerebral palsy who is unable to speak or walk, and who hasn’t gotten the same opportunities as other kids her age. But when a young educator notices Melody’s capabilities, she encourages her student to pursue mainstream education."
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Disney Making Movie Centering On Girl Who's Nonverbal
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Played by a disabled actress?
Can what to see it