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Former Intern Obtains Account Coordinator Position at Local Marketing Firm
(Dillsburg, Pa.) - Suasion LLC, a marketing and communications agency that provides communication expertise to health care organizations and nonprofits, has selected Karyn Boyer to serve as Account Coordinator. As Account Coordinator, Boyer will provide... Read more
Call for Nominations to Recognize Accomplishments and Contributions for People with Disabilities
(Camp Hill, Pa.) – The nonprofit organization, Center for Independent Living of Central PA (CILCP), is seeking nominations for its first Central PA’s Living Well With A Disability Awards. The Awards will recognize individuals and organizations in... Read more
Governor Rendell to Attend Walk ‘N Roll for People with Disabilities
(Camp Hill, Pa.) – The Center for Independent Living of Central PA (CILCP) is pleased to announce that Governor Edward G. Rendell will attend its 2nd Annual Walk ‘N Roll for Living Well. This year’s Walk ‘N Roll for Living Well will take place... Read more
Event Supports Need for Accessible Fitness
Center for Independent Living of Central PA Hosts Event to Raise Dollars for Accessible Fitness Resources (Camp Hill, Pa.)—If you had a disability, would you workout at the same gym you attend now? If you used awheelchair, would you be able to use... Read more
Much-Needed Resource Arrives in Newport to Assist People with Disabilities
Center for Independent Living of Central PA Expands to Further Serve Rural Residents (Newport, Pa.) — The Center for Independent Living of Central PA (CILCP), an organization that has been serving the needs of people with disabilities for over 20 years,... Read more
New Hope Ministries Invites Community to Celebrate Its New Mechanicsburg West Shore Center
(Mechanicsburg, Pa.) - To celebrate the opening of New Hope Ministries’ new Mechanicsburg West Shore Center, the Christian social service agency is holding an open house and dedication ceremony on Monday, June 28, 2010 from 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. Located... Read more
New Quality Data on Local Health Care Providers Now Available Online
(York, Pa.) – Recently, Aligning Forces for Quality (AF4Q) – South Central Pennsylvania released new Coronary heart disease care results for more than 50 health care practices in York and Adams counties. AF4Q – South Central PA is known... Read more
People with Disabilities in PA Have a New Tool to Find Available Resources
(Camp Hill, Pa.) – Often people with disabilities comment about it can be a challenge to find resources and disability-related information in one location, or even at all. Living Well With A Disability, a program offered by several Centers for Independent... Read more
State Recognizes Center for Independent Living of Central PA with Home Care License
(Camp Hill, Pa.)—The Center for Independent Living of Central PA (CILCP) recently received the state’s support as it received a home care license from the Pennsylvania Department of Health. The license certifies CILCP to operate as a home care agency... Read more
Dedicated Trial Lawyer Reappointed to the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
(Harrisburg, Pa.) - Stewart L. Cohen, of the Philadelphia law firm Cohen, Placitella & Roth, P.C., has been reappointed to his second, three-year term with the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. Cohen, an experienced trial lawyer,... Read more
Former President Judge of the Court of Judicial Discipline Appointed Vice-Chair of Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of PA
(Harrisburg, Pa.) - Private practice lawyer and former President Judge of the Court of Judicial Discipline, Sal Cognetti, Jr., has been named the new Vice-Chair of the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania for a one-year term. Cognetti... Read more
Former Vice-Chair Appointed to Chair of Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
(Harrisburg, Pa.) — Carl D. Buchholz, III, who has served as Vice-Chair of the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania since September 2009, was named Board Chair on April 1st. Currently, he is fulfilling his second three-year term... Read more
PERRY COUNTY SUITS UP FOR ACCESSIBLE FITNESS CENTER
Center for Independent Living of Central PA to Open Second Office in Newport (Newport, Pa.) —It’s time to pump iron in Perry County! The Center for Independent Living of Central PA (CILCP) announces an expansion of its fully-accessible fitness center... Read more
Works for Me Campaign Helping People with Disabilities in Pa. Join Workforce
Harrisburg, PA (March 17, 2010) Since launching the “Works for me” campaign in mid-October, the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare announces that nearly 1,000 inquiries have been fielded via phone and email, and nearly 15,000 visits have been... Read more
Campaign to Promote Employment for People with Disabilities in Pennsylvania
CAMP HILL, PA - Many people with disabilities want to work, but need training and help to find a job. In addition, many individuals are afraid of losing social security and medical benefits. AHEDD, a private, non-profit agency announces the “Works... Read more