(Camp Hill, Pa.) - Over 200 people left the Radisson Hotel Harrisburg late last week feeling inspired, teary-eyed and perhaps motivated to make a difference. Why? The Center for Independent Living of Central PA (CILCP), a non-profit that serves people with disabilities held Central PA’s 2nd Annual Living Well With A Disability Awards.

According to Theo Braddy, Executive Director of CILCP, the Living Well With A Disability Awards is “an opportunity to acknowledge the people in our community who are going above and beyond to do extraordinary things for themselves or for others to live well.”

From demonstrating genuine and selfless motivation to serve the needs of others, to people with disabilities (of all ages) going to extraordinary lengths to reach their goals, businesses, nonprofits, volunteers, and individuals (youth and adult) were recognized. Those nominated also had to either live or do business in one of the five counties CILCP serves: Cumberland, Dauphin, Perry, Mifflin, or Juniata counties.

The Business Award was presented to Gannett Fleming of Camp Hill, Pa. Gannett Fleming encourages their employees to give back to the community, but two individuals from Gannett Fleming’s IT Services have gone beyond expectations. They have donated computers, participated in yearly events for people with disabilities, and offered time and financial support to make an Internet café a reality for people with disabilities.

The Non-profit Award was presented to Aaron’s Acres of Lancaster, Pa.  At Aaron’s Acres, children ages 5 to 21 with developmental disabilities participate in therapeutic based programs that focus on socialization and communication. However, Aaron’s Acres not only serves children with disabilities, but they also provide programs to the family members. The organization offers programs to parents and siblings to enhance the lives of each family member. According to parents, Aaron’s Acres helps build self-confidence, strong moral character, and a feeling of acceptance.

“Winning the Non-profit Award affirms that we carry out our philosophy. We pride our organization on giving people the same opportunities that most kids get to have, and it’s nice to know we are accomplishing just that. This was my first time at the Living Well With A Disability Awards. It was powerful, inspiring and had a huge impact on me; just by listening to the ways people face challenges in everyday life. This event was the best event I’ve been to,” Rita Paskoff, Executive Director of Aaron’s Acres said.

The Volunteer Award was presented to Edward Dick of Liverpool, Pa. Edward has not only helped his brother with a disability live a full and enjoyable life, but he’s also helped many individuals with disabilities around him. Through coordinating events to help families with disabilities pay for hospital bills, and finding families to make meals for those in need, Edward’s actions and attitude inspire others to live up to their full potential. 
The Youth Individual Award was presented to Nicole Moore of Mechanicsburg, Pa. Born with Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Nicole is currently a student at Mechanicsburg Area High School and is constantly striving for new opportunities. She is involved in the Marching Band, Concert Chorale, and Symphonic Band and participates in stage and paint crew for the school musicals. When she’s not at school, she is studying to keep her GPA in the top quarter of the graduating class.

The Adult Individual Award was presented to Tamera Tankersley of Harrisburg, Pa. Tamera’s outlook on life is: she has the disease; the disease does not have her. Diagnosed with Gullien Barre Syndrome, she was told by doctors that she would never walk again. But, three months later, she walked into the doctor’s office.  Later, she walked an entire walk-a-thon that many thought she wouldn’t be able to complete without her wheelchair.  These are just a few of the many things that she’s done to demonstrate living well. Now she’s helping others live well by taking care of her mother who was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.  Tamera has proved that she can do anything she puts her mind to and help others do the same.

The Awards were developed because of CILCP’s initiative, Living Well With A Disability. The initiative has helped hundreds of people with disabilities achieve goals that help them live a fuller and enriched life. It is a one-stop resource for people with disabilities to obtain the resources they need to fulfill their goals, dreams and basic needs. It’s designed to look at a person’s entire lifestyle, and open the door to new opportunities.

“All of the nominees proved that you can accomplish anything you put your mind to,” added Braddy.

Keynote speaker, Madonna Long shared her story about becoming paralyzed as a teenager, but not letting her disability get in the way of living her life. Just like anyone else, she raised four children, continues to work, and advocates for others.

After the awards for each category were presented, Rebecca Nydes, whose son Colton was nominated for the youth individual category, sang a moving rendition of “Hero” by Mariah Carey.

Living Well With A Disability’s spokesperson and CBS21 News Anchor, Tanya Foster emceed the event. Sponsors of the event included: Highmark Blue Shield, CBS 21 News, Harrisburg Business Group, Jill Parisi Counseling Associates, Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Keystone Mobility, Hamilton & Musser, and Select Capital Corporation. Other contributors included Radisson Hotel Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Captioned Telephone Relay Service, Shermer Associates, and McNees Wallace & Nurick.

About Living Well With A Disability
Living Well With A Disability is a free resource that is available to individuals with any type of disability living in certain counties of Pennsylvania. By calling the hotline, the Living Well With A Disability program connects people with disabilities to qualified Living Well specialists who will conduct a survey identifying the needs and goals of the person, to then develop a plan for meeting them. From achieving an everyday task to accomplishing a life-changing goal, Living Well With A Disability is designed to aid people with disabilities in exceeding their lifestyle expectations. For more information, call the toll-free hotline at 1-877-TO-LIV-WELL or visit the website at www.LivingWellWithADisability.org.

About the Center for Independent Living of Central PA
For over 20 years, CILCP has been serving people with all types of disabilities who live in Cumberland, Dauphin, Perry, Mifflin, and Juniata counties.  CILCP is a consumer controlled, cross disability organization dedicated to assisting people with disabilities to achieve and maintain independent life styles.  From achieving a small task to accomplishing a life-changing goal, CILCP is helping people with disabilities exceed their lifestyle expectations.  For more information on CILCP, visit www.cilcp.org.  

For more information regarding this press release, please contact Megan Kurtz at (717) 432-2468 or email at Megan@suasion.us.

Nominations will be accepted for the following categories: individual with a disability (adult and youth); business; non-profit; and volunteer. The individual, volunteer, business or non-profit must live or be located within Cumberland, Dauphin, Perry, Mifflin or Juniata counties. 

The Living Well With A Disability  program was developed by CILCP to provide new opportunities for people with disabilities and assist them in finding the resources they need to live well. Whether living well involves finding transportation or assistive technology for a job, or learning how to water ski, Living Well With A Disability is the one-stop resource, designed to meet each individual’s needs and assist the person in living independently.

Janetta Green, Director of Operations at CILCP, explained that the Living Well With A Disability Awards ceremony was started to highlight the accomplishments of individuals with disabilities as well as honor the contributions being made by businesses and volunteers.

“The awards are really to recognize all the good that is being done for and within the disability community. A lot of organizations and volunteers are working with people with disabilities to assist them in achieving their goals. It’s wonderful to see what power is in the community, what people are accomplishing, and how much fun they’re having doing it,” Green stated.

A committee of judges, all leaders in the disability community, will review the submissions and select a winner in each category. Winners will be announced by CBS 21’s Tanya Foster during the awards ceremony on November 2. CBS 21 is the exclusive media sponsor for the event.   

Last year’s winners were Hope E. Johnson  (adult individual), Jason Jones (youth individual), BCE Construction Inc. (business), Parrotheads of Amish Paradise (non-profit), and Pamela Albert (volunteer). 

“Everyone loved last year’s event,” Green said. “It was a nice time for people with disabilities, along with a variety of agencies, to come together under one roof to meet each other, interact, and celebrate what it’s like to live well.”

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“I was honored to be nominated for the award and especially to actually win it! It was nice to be recognized by others in the service providers’ community who were also making similar efforts,” Bill Culwell of BCE Construction stated.  BCE Construction provides services to people with disabilities through various home modifications.

“The things we focus on are not necessarily mainstream, so it was great to have what we do behind the scenes acknowledged. Since last year’s ceremony, we have grown in what we offer and have expanded our product line by over 27 items, all of which are designed for increased accessibility,” Culwell added.

Volunteer winner Pamela Albert, who was nominated for her efforts related to her son’s progressive neurological disease, was surprised to win an award. “I did not realize my efforts were affecting so many people. I enjoyed hearing all the stories about ways people are excelling with their disabilities. The testimonies were very touching and I was honored to be in the same room as so many amazing people,” Albert said.

CILCP hopes to have even more attendees at this year’s Awards, stressing that the event is open to anyone—not just CILCP and its consumers. 

“We always want to see more people involved and have more nominees. We love hearing the impact that’s being made across the community. There are so many people out there achieving their goals, and we want to recognize as many of them as possible! Please nominate people because every story is fantastic!” Green said.

“I encourage everyone to submit nominations and attend the award ceremony,” Culwell agreed. “It’s a great opportunity to network and expand the group of people that you work with and to socialize with like-minded people.”

“It is nice to honor someone and let them know that they are making a difference. The ceremony will also motivate you to want to make a positive difference in the community,” Albert said.

Individuals may visit www.LivingWellWithADisability.org or call (717) 432-2468 to obtain the nomination form and rules.  All nominations must be submitted by October 3rd. Nominations may be submitted electronically to nominations@LivingWellWithADisability.org or mailed to Central PA’s Living Well With A Disability Awards, Attn: Tammy Miller, 129 West Harrisburg Street, Dillsburg, PA 17019.

About the Center for Independent Living of Central PA
For over 20 years, CILCP has been serving people with all types of disabilities who live in Cumberland, Dauphin, Perry, Mifflin, and Juniata counties.  CILCP is a consumer controlled, cross disability organization dedicated to assisting people with disabilities to achieve and maintain independent life styles.  From achieving a small task to accomplishing a life-changing goal, CILCP is helping people with disabilities exceed their lifestyle expectations.  For more information on Living Well With A Disability visit www.LivingWellWithADisability.org, and for more information on CILCP, visit www.cilcp.org.   

For more information regarding this press release, please contact Debbie Rozelle at (717) 432-2468 or email at debbie@suasion.us.

(Newport, Pa.) – The Camp Hill-based Center for Independent Living of Central PA (CILCP), a local nonprofit organization serving people with disabilities, is celebrating the official opening of its Newport office.

Set for Wednesday, August 17, from 10:00 a.m. to 2 p.m., the event will begin with a representative from the Perry County Chamber of Commerce holding an official ribbon cutting. Newport Mayor Mary Hetrick will be speaking at 10:30 a.m., followed by remarks from Theo Braddy, Executive Director of CILCP.

“CILCP’s decades of experience, understanding staff, and availability of resources have positioned the organization as a leader in improving equality, expanding opportunities and increasing independence for people with disabilities. The Newport office is just another example of how we reach out to the disability community to bring them the best resources out there,” said Braddy.

Invitees include local officials and media, representatives from CILCP, area agencies and organizations that provide services to people with disabilities, and local dignitaries who have played a role in the realization of the new office. The community is also invited to attend and tour the new facility and learn about the services offered.

The open house features an art exhibit, with works created by people with disabilities. Also plan on stopping by the Hall’s Ice Cream truck for a taste of their famous Perry County-made ice cream!

The Center’s Living Well With A Disability initiative, a free resource available to individuals with any type of disability, connects people with disabilities to the services, programs and support they need to achieve their goals and dreams. Individuals with any type of disability are encouraged to attend and sign up for a free Living Well With A Disability assessment. 

The Newport office, located at 100 North Second Street, will provide numerous unique resources to Newport residents and the surrounding communities. These resources include:

• An accessible community room that can be used by various agencies at no cost. 
• Independent Living Skills Training offered throughout the year.  Examples of trainings include basic meal preparation/nutrition, home safety, personal care management, effective communication skills, financial training such as personal finance budgeting, credit score and identity theft. Self-advocacy training will also be provided to address health care, employment, transportation and access to assistive technology.
• Opportunities for recreation, connecting with others, and helping others.
• An Internet café equipped with free Internet access available to consumers.
• Scheduled exercise classes that will be opened to the general public for a nominal fee and free to CILCP consumers.
• An experienced Living Well Specialist, who will be available from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday to provide living well services and resources to persons with disabilities, family members and the community. 
• A source for businesses and agencies to obtain information on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), disability issues and disability awareness training.

  CILCP staff will be available during the open house and ribbon cutting to answer any questions. 

About Center for Independent Living of Central PA
The Center for Independent Living of Central PA (CILCP) is a consumer-controlled, cross-disability organization dedicated to assisting people with disabilities to achieve and maintain independent lifestyles. The organization assists individuals with any type of disability to find resources available to meet their needs, wishes and aspirations through Living Well With A Disability. To learn more about the CILCP visit their website at www.cilcp.org, and to learn more about Living Well With A Disability, visit www.LivingWellWithADisability.org.
For more information regarding this press release, please contact Debbie Rozelle at 717-432-2468 or email at debbie@suasion.us.

“It’s an honor to be selected and to serve on the Disciplinary Board in support of its important functions of protecting the public and maintaining the integrity of the profession,” said Lawrence.

An independent agency funded by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, the Disciplinary Board assists the Supreme Court in executing exclusive jurisdiction over the licensing and discipline of attorneys in Pennsylvania. The Board consists of 11 attorneys and two non-lawyers from across the state and meets regularly to decide cases, policies and board administrative matters.

“To practice law is a privilege. I find my service on the Disciplinary Board to be a meaningful way to give something back to the profession and to the Commonwealth community,” Lawrence said.

Lawrence represents institutions and individuals in a range of securities, corporate governance and antitrust litigation. He often represents third-party payers, including major health insurers and HMOs, employers, and health and pharmacy benefits plans, and recovers on their behalf from providers who overcharge for prescription drugs, medical devices or services.

He has been recognized as a “Pennsylvania Super Lawyer” every year since 2005. In addition, in May 2008, Lawrence was recognized as one of the “Top 100 Lawyers in Philadelphia” by Philadelphia Magazine and Law & Politics magazine.

Lawrence serves as Commissioner of Voter Registration of Delaware County, Pennsylvania. He is the Chairman of the Pennsylvania Democratic State Committee Southeast Caucus, and has served in a variety of political positions. Lawrence served as a Delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 2008 and as an Alternate Delegate in 2000.

A graduate of Georgetown University and the Villanova University School of Law, Lawrence is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and New York, as well as in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit and the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and the Southern District of New York.

About the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of PA
The Disciplinary Board’s goals are to protect the general public, maintain a high standard of integrity in the legal profession, and safeguard the reputation of the courts of Pennsylvania. The Disciplinary Board was created by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania to review conduct and assure compliance by all attorneys to the Pennsylvania Rules of Professional Conduct. For more information about the Disciplinary Board, please visit www.padb.us.

For more information regarding this press release, please contact Debbie Rozelle at 717-432-2468 or via email at debbie@suasion.us.

“I’m humbled and honored to receive this reappointment; it’s such a tremendous opportunity to protect the public and the profession from people who misuse their power,” said Nasatir.

An independent agency funded by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, the Disciplinary Board assists the Supreme Court in executing exclusive jurisdiction over the licensing and discipline of attorneys in Pennsylvania. The Board consists of 11 attorneys and two non-lawyers from across the state and meets regularly to decide cases, policies and board administrative matters.

“Of all the pro bono and civic activities in which I’m involved, this is by far the most important and rewarding,” he said.

As head of Thorp Reed & Armstrong’s Business and Finance team in Philadelphia, Nasatir concentrates his practice in the areas of creditors’ rights, lender liability, finance, municipal law, business law and real estate development.

In 2005, 2006 and 2007, he was selected as one of the “Pennsylvania Rising Stars” as noted in Philadelphia magazine and “Pennsylvania Super Lawyers® - Rising Stars Edition.”

In 2010 and 2011, he was selected as one of the “Pennsylvania Super Lawyers®” as noted in Philadelphia magazine.

Nasatir also currently serves on the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) Board of Directors.

He earned his B.A., magna cum laude, from Georgetown University, and his J.D., cum laude, from the University of Pennsylvania School of Law. He is a frequent lecturer and member of the American, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, and District of Columbia Bar Associations.

Nasatir and his wife, Dara, a former law clerk for Justice Seamus McCaffery, are the parents of three children. They are very active in their local community and synagogue.

About the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of PA
The Disciplinary Board’s goals are to protect the general public, maintain a high standard of integrity in the legal profession, and safeguard the reputation of the courts of Pennsylvania. The Disciplinary Board was created by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania to review conduct and assure compliance by all attorneys to the Pennsylvania Rules of Professional Conduct. For more information about the Disciplinary Board, please visit www.padb.us.

For more information regarding this press release, please contact Debbie Rozelle at 717-432-2468 or via email at debbie@suasion.us.

An independent agency funded by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, the Disciplinary Board assists the Supreme Court in executing exclusive jurisdiction over the licensing and discipline of attorneys in Pennsylvania. The Board consists of 11 attorneys and two non-lawyers from across the state and meets regularly to decide cases, policies and board administrative matters.

“It is truly an honor to be appointed to this position,” Cohen states. “I appreciate the vote of confidence of Chief Justice Castille and the Supreme Court, and I commit myself to ensuring that the court, the bar and our citizens continue to have assurance in our disciplinary system.”

Cohen has led a successful and highly lauded career since graduating from Temple University School of Law in 1977. Serving as a private practice lawyer for clients across the nation, Cohen specializes in complex litigation, including individual and class action cases. He has represented plaintiffs in numerous groundbreaking cases, including a “Top 100 Jury Verdict” in the United States in 2005, and a “Top 20 Award” in New Jersey in 2009.

Currently, Cohen holds membership in the American, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia and New York Bar Associations. He is also a member the American Association for Justice, the Pennsylvania Association for Justice, the Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers of America Association, and the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers of America Association.

Cohen recently received the “Distinguished Alumni Award” from his alma mater, The Pennsylvania State University, where he also delivered a commencement speech in 2008, and he will be the keynote speaker at Harvard Medical School’s Anesthesia 2011 Update: “Innovation and Transformation in Anesthesiology” in mid-May.

Cohen and his wife, Karen, have raised three daughters and support a number of causes related to people with disabilities. Cohen is Emeritus member of the board of directors of the United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Philadelphia and Vicinity. On behalf of this organization, Cohen and his wife are co-chairing the 2011 UCP Motor Cars event. In addition, he served as the founding board member and is past president of the board of the Brain Injury Association of Pennsylvania.

About the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of PA
The Disciplinary Board’s goals are to protect the general public, maintain a high standard of integrity in the legal profession, and safeguard the reputation of the courts of Pennsylvania. The Disciplinary Board was created by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania to review conduct and assure compliance by all attorneys to the Pennsylvania Rules of Professional Conduct. For more information about the Disciplinary Board, please visit www.padb.us.

For more information regarding this press release, please contact Debbie Rozelle at 717-432-2468 or via email at debbie@suasion.us.

In 2000, former Governor Tom Ridge appointed Cognetti to serve as a judge of the Court of Judicial Conduct, and, in 2003, Cognetti was elected President Judge of the Court. With his recent appointment as Chair of the Disciplinary Board, Cognetti becomes the first lawyer to have led the two highest disciplinary bodies in Pennsylvania.

“My predecessors have set a high standard, and I am committed to maintaining the Board’s reputation for excellence as I continue the outstanding work they have initiated,” states Cognetti. “I also hope to address the technological changes that are happening in the legal profession, working toward a paperless method of communication within the Board and addressing the effects of technology on legal practices to ensure ethical standards are maintained.”

As an independent agency funded by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, the Disciplinary Board assists the Supreme Court in executing its exclusive jurisdiction over the licensing and discipline of attorneys in Pennsylvania. The Board consists of 11 attorneys and two non-lawyers from across the state and meets regularly to decide cases, policies and board administrative matters.

Cognetti has had a full and diverse career since graduating from Fordham University and Georgetown University Law. Cognetti began his career in the Honors Program of the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., eventually becoming the First Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

Cognetti is the former owner, vice-president and general counsel of Jos. Notarianni & Co., Inc., and is also a former Chairman of the Board of First Family Bank in Clifton, N.J. Cognetti presently serves as a Trustee for Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia.

A number of organizations have recognized Cognetti’s excellence as a lawyer; the American Trial Lawyers Association named him among the top 100 trial lawyers, and he has been continually listed as a Super Lawyer.

Currently, Cognetti holds membership in the Bar of the U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Appeals, U.S. District Courts, Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, American Bar Association and Pennsylvania Bar Association. He has also served on the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Policy Council for Violence Prevention.

Cognetti, a Scranton native, and his wife, Susan, are the parents of nine children.

About the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of PA
The Disciplinary Board’s goals are to protect the general public, maintain a high standard of integrity in the legal profession, and safeguard the reputation of the courts of Pennsylvania. The Disciplinary Board was created by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania to review conduct and assure compliance by all attorneys to the Pennsylvania Rules of Professional Conduct. For more information about the Disciplinary Board, please visit www.padb.us.

For more information regarding this press release, please contact Debbie Rozelle at 717-432-2468 or via email at debbie@suasion.us.

(Harrisburg, Pa.) – Gabriel L.I. Bevilacqua, a partner in the Philadelphia law firm of Saul Ewing, LLP, has been reappointed to his second three-year term on the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.

“I am privileged to serve on the Disciplinary Board, and appreciate the special honor I’ve received both in the initial appointment to the Board, and now, with this reappointment,” said Mr. Bevilacqua.

An independent agency funded by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, the Disciplinary Board assists the Supreme Court in executing exclusive jurisdiction over the licensing and discipline of attorneys in Pennsylvania. The Board consists of 11 attorneys and two non-lawyers from across the state and meets regularly to decide cases, policies and board administrative matters.

Mr. Bevilacqua, who concentrates his practice in the representation of medical specialty boards, was, in 2004, the 77th Chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar Association. Previously appointed to the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania’s Appellate Rules Advisory Committee, he has lectured on the Court’s “Bridge the Gap” program, which addresses the transition for new attorneys from law school to legal practice.

Mr. Bevilacqua is General Counsel for the American Board of Surgery, Inc., a position he has held since 2010.

Prior to joining Saul Ewing, LLP in 1984, Mr. Bevilacqua served in the City of Philadelphia’s Law Department, where he held positions including Chief Deputy City Solicitor, Chief of Major Trials, and Chairman of the Litigation Department. Additionally, he has served as an arbitrator for both federal and state courts, and as Judge Pro Tem in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas.

A graduate of St. Joseph’s University, he earned his law degree from Temple University’s James E. Beasley School of Law and is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania, the U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit, and the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania.

About the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of PA
The Disciplinary Board’s goals are to protect the general public, maintain a high standard of integrity in the legal profession, and safeguard the reputation of the courts of Pennsylvania. The Disciplinary Board was created by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania to review conduct and assure compliance by all attorneys to the Pennsylvania Rules of Professional Conduct. For more information about the Disciplinary Board, please visit http://www.padb.us/.

For more information regarding this press release, please contact Debbie Rozelle at 717-432-2468 or via email at debbie@suasion.us.

(Camp Hill, Pa.) - The Center for Independent Living of Central PA (CILCP) is holding its 3rd Annual Walk ‘N Roll for Living Well in support of its award-winning Living Well With A Disability™ program.

Walk ‘N Roll for Living Well will kick off at 10 a.m. from Harrisburg’s City Island on Saturday, July 23, 2011, rain or shine. People with and without disabilities are invited to walk, jog, roll or ride three laps around City Island before enjoying a free lunch. Music, exhibitors’ tables and other entertainment will be provided.

Living Well With A Disability not only provides all the resources and services necessary for people with disabilities to meet basic needs, but also to achieve lifelong goals, from earning a GED, to learning to snorkel, to obtaining employment and everything in between.

“The Walk ‘N Roll is a celebration of the human spirit. It is the coming together of persons with and without disabilities, families and friends to celebrate our accomplishments and recognize the 21st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. This is the law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability,” states Executive Director of CILCP Theo Braddy.

Participants who register by June 24, 2011 will receive a free t-shirt and a discounted registration fee of $20. After June 24, the registration fee is $25 and participants are not guaranteed a t-shirt. Children age 5 and under may participate for free but will not receive a t-shirt.

Tanya Foster, evening news anchor from CBS21 and Central PA’s Living Well With A Disability spokesperson, will serve as host for the event. Additional speakers will also be on hand, including Mayor Linda Thompson. Also, Kiss FM DJ Aaron Price will be on site to pump up the crowd!

For more information or to register, visit www.CILCP.org or call 717-731-1900 / 717-737-1335 (TTY). Participants may also register on the day of the event at the Carousel Pavilion. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. and the Walk ‘N Roll starts at 10:00 a.m. All City Island facilities and the route are accessible. A sign language interpreter/CART service will be on site.

About Center for Independent Living of Central PA
The Center for Independent Living of Central PA (CILCP) is a consumer-controlled, cross-disability organization dedicated to assisting people with disabilities to achieve and maintain independent lifestyles. The organization assists individuals with any type of disability to find resources available to meet their needs, wishes and aspirations through Living Well With A Disability. To learn more about the CILCP visit their website at www.cilcp.org, and to learn more about Living Well With A Disability, visit www.LivingWellWithADisability.org.

For more information regarding this press release, please contact Debbie Rozelle at 717-432-2468 or email at Debbie@suasion.us.

CILCP prides itself on being a one-stop resource for all the services and information a person with a disability may need to live the life he or she wants.  CILCP provides those opportunities through Living Well With A Disability ™, a complementary program to LHACC.

“Our center’s mission is to provide information and referral services to the Hispanic community. Bringing in Nadine and the information she provides will further add to that mission,” Executive Director of LHACC, Carlos Lopez, said.

“We partner with over 85 organizations to serve Spanish-speaking individuals, and our partnership with CILCP is an exciting new opportunity for people with disabilities in Dauphin, Cumberland and Perry Counties,” Lopez added.

LHACC provides referrals to organizations to assist Spanish-speaking individuals in areas of employment, immigration, transportation and housing.  Through Living Well With A Disability ™, CILCP conducts one-on-one surveys to identify those needs and even the person’s aspirations such as socialization, obtaining a GED or filming a documentary.  After setting those goals Living Well Specialists, like Nadine, work with the person to identify the steps and resources needed to meet them.

“I will be the liaison for Spanish-speaking people with disabilities and all the programs CILCP has to offer. Having CILCP represented at the center will allow people to gain information on disability services and will be beneficial to both CILCP and LHACC consumers,” Rodriguez said.

Rodriguez will be available to conduct surveys and work with community members at LHACC every Thursday from 2 – 4:30 p.m.  Information on CILCP and the services they offer will be available at the center daily. LHACC is located at 1319 Derry St., Harrisburg, PA 17106.

For further information, contact Nadine Rodriguez at nrodriguez@cilcp.org or 717-731-1900.

About CILCP
The Center for Independent Living of Central PA (CILCP) is a consumer-controlled, cross-disability organization dedicated to assisting people with disabilities to achieve and maintain independent lifestyles.  The organization assists individuals with any type of disability to find resources available to meet their needs, wishes and aspirations through Living Well With A Disability. To learn more about CILCP visit www.cilcp.org, and to learn more about Living Well With A Disability, visit www.livingwellwithadisability.org.