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Center for Independent Living Opportunities️ 3 months ago

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Center for Independent Living Opportunities️ 4 months ago

📣 Pennsylvania Passed a Budget — But People with Disabilities Were Left Behind While headlines focus on increased funding for schools, the reality for people with disabilities in Central PA is very different. Centers for Independent Living (CILs) like ours were level-funded again this year — no increase at all — even as demand for services is rising faster than ever. With major shifts in long-term care, housing cuts, reductions in mental health funding, and skyrocketing need for advocacy and navigation support, more individuals are turning to CIL Opportunities for help. Our team is doing everything we can to keep people independent, safe, and connected in their communities — but the gap between needs and resources is widening. Now more than ever, we need our community, partners, and policymakers to recognize the essential role CILs play in Central Pennsylvania. ✨ Independence isn’t optional. It’s a lifeline. Learn more or support our work: www.cilofyaf.org

Center for Independent Living Opportunities️ 4 months ago

Gave a presentation today to 35+ local business owners! I could talk for hours about the CIL!! Center for Independent Living Opportunities (CILO) Empowering Communities • Building Inclusion • Leading with Purpose Serving Adams • Franklin • York Counties Who We Are CILO is a nonprofit, community-based organization supporting individuals with disabilities, families, and organizations to eliminate barriers, ensure civil rights, and promote independence. All services are free and confidential, emphasizing self-determination, inclusion, and equal access. Core Services • Peer Mentoring – One-on-one support from staff with lived experience • Life Skills Training – Budgeting, transportation, and daily living skills • Advocacy – Teaching self-advocacy and ADA rights • Information & Referral – Connecting to housing, healthcare, and benefits • Nursing Home Transition – Moving from facilities back into the community • Youth Transition – Helping students move from school to independence • ADA Accessibility & Awareness Training – Consulting for businesses, agencies, and municipalities • Transportation Advocacy – Helping individuals access and navigate transit systems Ideal Referrals • Individuals with disabilities seeking independence or community-based resources • Families needing transition support after high school or from institutional settings • Businesses, landlords, or municipalities needing ADA guidance or staff training • Community partners, donors, and civic organizations aligned with inclusion and access How to Support CILO • Donate directly via PayPal → www.cilofyaf.org (QR code links to donation page) • Join our annual fundraisers – “Strike for Change: Bowl for Ability” and our Golf Tournament • Invite us to present Disability Awareness sessions at your workplace, school, or civic group • Contribute household donations (furniture, kitchenware, TVs, bedding) for consumers transitioning to independent living Contact Us Hillary Hasson, Executive Director 📞 717-849-0991 ✉️ [email protected] 🌐 www.cilofyaf.org Team: Jessica Glackin • Eric Orr • Jaritza Nguyen

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