LVCIL presentation to the LVMAC Council on 17 May 2023 on its SALUTE program for veterans and LVCIL's support to disabled persons in general by Mses. Debbie Rozear and Al-Nisha McFadden.

1. LVCIL: Programs and Services
Veterans Focus
2023
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2. What is a Center for Independent Living?
Centers for Independent Living (CILs) are consumer controlled,
non-profit organizations that provide services and advocacy to
persons with all types of disabilities.
CILs work to ensure fair treatment and access for persons with
disabilities in all areas, including housing, transportation,
employment, social/recreational areas, health, and social
services.

3. What is a Center for Independent Living?
• CILs emerged from the Civil Rights Movement in the 60s
o First CIL established in Berkley, CA in 1972
o Ed Roberts
• CILs are rooted in the Independent Living Movement
• CILs became a support network for advocacy and rights
• More than 400 CILs exist across the US and internationally
• 17 CILs in Pennsylvania
• LVCIL founded in 1990, covers Lehigh & Northampton Co.

4. CILs in Pennsylvania

5. LVCIL’s Mission and Vision
Mission - Empowering persons with all types of disabilities to
achieve independence in an inclusive community.
Vision - LVCIL envisions a world free of barriers where people
with all types of disabilities can live their dreams.

6. The Concept of Consumer Control
• CILs are governed, managed, and staffed at all times by a
majority of persons with disabilities
• At least 51% of all CIL employees and board members are
individuals with direct life experience with a disability
• People with disabilities have oversight of all services,
programs, and operations
• The concept of consumer control is part of everything we
do, including how we interact with our consumers

7. LVCIL’s Core Services
• Information and Referral
• Peer Support
• Individual and Systems Advocacy
• Independent Living Skills
• Transition (nursing home and youth)

8. LVCIL: Other Programs and Services
• Sign Language Referral Service
• Housing
• Assistive Tech
• Accessibility
• Waiver Supports Coordination
• Outreach/ Disability Sensitivity
• COVID Communications
• Peer groups
• Youth Transition and Employment

9. LVCIL’s S.A.L.U.T.E Program

10. Housing Support…
• Help to identify the Veteran
Housing needs.
• Work to establish a network of
supports.
• Partner with and educate area
Landlords on the benefits of
renting to Veterans and persons
with disabilities.
• Assist with housing applications
and finding resources.

11. Employment…
• Resume Building
• Interview Skills
• Provide Clothing Vouchers
• Employment Resources
• Help Companies, Businesses, or
Organizations become more Veteran
Friendly

12. Information, Resources, & Support…
• Provide Information and support
• Regular Contact in person and virtual
• Research and individual needed community resources
• Independent Living Skills development
• Devise a support plan
• Peer Support options

13. Veteran Outreach…

14. How can you help? …

15. Accomplishments…

16. How to get a Veteran Involved
Proof Present necessary paperwork
Complete Complete an Intake
Schedule Schedule an appointment
Disability The Veteran must have a disability

17. For more information…
• www.lvcil.org
• https://www.facebook.com/LVCIL/
• info@lvcil.org
• https://pasilc.org/
• https://thepcil.org/

18. Questions?
Al-Nisha McFadden
Veteran Community Support Coordinator
610-770-9781 x142
al-nishamcfadden@lvcil.org
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