Center for Independent Living of South Central PA

09/03/2026

📣 YOUR VOICE. YOUR LIFE. YOUR FUTURE.
Help Shape Independent Living in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Statewide Independent Living Council (PA SILC) invites Pennsylvanians with disabilities to share real-life experiences that will shape the Statewide Plan for Independent Living (SPIL).

✨ Your participation is your right.
✨ Your story helps guide change across Pennsylvania.
✨ Speak up. Be heard. Help shape the future of independent living.

📅 Join a Community Forum October 15, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
🏛 In Person: Center of Independent Living South Central PA
3013 Beale Ave., Altoona, PA 16601

💻 Virtual: Scan the QR Code

♿ Accessibility Is Our Priority
We are committed to making these forums accessible.
Accommodation requests must be submitted at least two weeks in advance.
Contact PA SILC: (717) 364 1732

✍️ Prefer to Share in Writing?
Written comments accepted through December 31, 2026

📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone: 717 364 1732
📬 Mail: PA SILC
4712 Penn Ave., PMB 1075
Sinking Spring, PA 19608

07/16/2026

PA ODHH Open House at CILSCPA.
Thursday, July 23 from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Refreshments provided.
ODHH ASL Interpreters will be with us!

07/16/2026

01/17/2025

Happy New Year! Come join us for the INC Gaming group sessions every Monday. Free and open to the public. More details below.

10/27/2024

CILSCPA Board Member, Erin Kelly , has just published her THIRD book!!!!! We are excited to be holding a book signing on October 31 at 2:30 pm. Please join us!

07/26/2024

Happy 34th Anniversary to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - CILSCPA is celebrating and we want you to join us! On Tuesday, July 30th at 1pm the CIL will be hosting a get-together filled with fellowship, education, food, and resources! We will be building sensory kits and encourage all to take part! Please RSVP as soon as possible at (814)-949-1905.

06/15/2024

The Center for Independent Living of South Central PA and Dorman's Sports Performance have come together to offer an amazing opportunity for participants grades 3 to 12! We would like to invite you to attend our TEAM Builders program Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday weekly - Our hope is that we can provide a space for physical fitness and building important life skills. Join us next Monday at 8:30am! For further details, do not hesitate to contact us at (814)-949-1905.

02/08/2024

NCIL Listening Session: Housing

February 15, 2024; 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Eastern

Register online at https://bit.ly/48S6l85 or reach out to [email protected] for more information

Finding affordable and accessible housing is one of the biggest barriers to independence for persons with disabilities.

The National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) Housing Subcommittee wants to hear from you to help inform where to focus our federal advocacy for 2024!

What barriers do you or your consumers face when it comes to finding housing?

What programs are working? What programs are not working?

Is Housing being addressed in your State Plan for Independent Living?

What is your CIL’s relationship with your Public Housing Authority?

We want to hear it all!

Target Audience: Staff members of Centers for Independent Living (CILs) and Statewide Independent Living Councils (SILCs), consumers of CILs and persons with disabilities who have encountered barriers to affordable and accessible housing.

If you need any accommodations, please reach out to NCIL’s Director of Advocacy and Public Policy, Jessica Podesva, at [email protected]. ASL and CART will be provided.

Please note, the purpose of this event is to hear concerns and challenges related to housing needs in your communities to identify systemic advocacy issues. We will not be able to address or provide advice on individual housing cases at this event.

Image: Graphic logo features four lines in fuchsia and yellow, which form a geometric rectangle resembling the letter A reflected vertically. Black text says “NCIL Listening Session: Housing. National Council on Independent Living”.

Visit NCIL’s Advocacy & Action Center at: members.ncil.org/action

11/21/2023

People with disabilities are at a greater risk of getting sick with viral diseases, such as the flu, due to them living and socializing in congregated environments or underlying health conditions.

The Arc will be hosting a vaccine clinic on December 4, 2023 from 10 AM - 2 PM. Simple Pre-registration required.

See flyer for more details or call 724-349-8230

11/21/2023

Health Insurance & You!
What you need to know about Medicare, Medicaid, and Pennie.

Thursday, Nov. 30
11:30am at Greater Johnstown Community YMCA

Hear from Representatives from the County Assistance Office, Pennie, and the Medicare field.

Please register through the QR Code, at the Y Welcome Desk, or by calling 814-535-8381.

Refreshment provided