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Your Bridge to Independence
The Mission of the Center for Independent Living of South Central PA is to empower people with disabilities to lead independent lives in their communities. CILSCPA strives through advocacy and collective action to remove physical and attitudinal barriers that prevent persons with disabilities from exercising their rights, achieving personal independence, and participating fully in the life of the community. Training and services at CILSCPA help empower consumers to take responsibility for their own abilities to live independently.
CILSCPA, established in 1988 is a non-profit, non residential, community based organization. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act, at least 51% of CILSCPA board members and staff have disabilities. CILSCPA offers services and programs to people with disabilities in the following counties:
- Bedford
- Blair
- Cambria
- Fulton
- Huntingdon
- Indiana
- Somerset.