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 our Living Well With A Disability hotline (1-877-TO-LIV-WELL), you will be connected with a qualified Living Well specialist who will conduct a survey that focuses on all aspects of your life. The Living Well specialist will assist you with identifying your needs and goals, and developing a plan for meeting them. [read more]
We're excited to announce that 4 Wheel City will be sharing their hip-hop beats with us at the Living Well With A Disability Conference & Expo! Check them out here: http://www.livingwellwithadisability.org/2013/04/4-wheel-city-hip-hop-music-to-inspire-educate-advocate-and-entertain/

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Happy Mother's Day to all of our wonderful moms! Thanks for all you do.

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Want to travel with those you love, but not quite sure where to start? Attend the Living Well With A Disability Conference & Expo this August for tips from Able to Travel. Here's a sneak peek. http://www.livingwellwithadisability.org/2013/04/able-to-travel-to-share-tips-for-the-road-air-and-sea-at-living-well-with-a-disability-conference-expo/

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What are your favorite movies featuring people with a disability? We want to show them at the Conference & Expo this August. http://www.livingwellwithadisabilityexpo.org/

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Great to see people living well! Do you exercise with yoga? http://health.usnews.com/health-news/health-wellness/articles/2013/04/19/yoga-for-people-in-wheelchairs.

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What a beautiful quote as we head into another work week!

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Keep your head up & keep smiling today!

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It's amazing to see how children and animals can connect to live well, together!
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. -- A puppy, thrown away and left for dead on the side of a DeKalb County street, almost starved to death. Seven months later, she is living up to the name her rescuers gave her -- Xena the Warrior Puppy. She is alive, well, and ...

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Check out 20 craft ideas using recycled items to Celebrate Earth Day with your kids. Thanks to http://mommasfunworld.blogspot.com/ for sharing!

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Live near Scranton, PA? Learn how you can help the Northeast PA Center for Independent Living (NEPACIL) secure a $50,000 grant to strengthen its Young Adults with Autism Program.
SCRANTON - Northeast Pennsylvania’s Center for Independent Living (CIL) is hoping to help local kids with high-functioning autism through its Young Adults with Autism Program, operated in partnership with the University of Scranton.CIL has been offered a matching grant of $50,000 from the Harry and…

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On Saturday, April 27, the Capital Area Children's Center will hold its 5th Annual Family Fun Fair for Children with Disabilities from noon to 4 p.m. Thanks for sharing the news, WPMT FOX43.
Date/Time: Saturday, April 27th from 12:00pm - 4:00pm Location: Capital Area Children's Center, 44 South 38th Street, Camp Hill Donation: A $5 per person donation is requested (includes everything) UCP Central PA's Family Support Services

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Great opportunity for Central PA residents!
PA CareerLink® Disabled Veterans Outreach Program will be offering employment services to disabled veterans and other qualified veterans in New Bloomfield on Friday, April 26th from 9:00 to 3:00. For additional information or to setup an appointment, please call 243-4431, ext 212. This event is in cooperation with the Perry Housing Partnership and will be held at 13 N. Carlisle Street in New Bloomfield.

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Have you registered for the free Living Well With A Disability Expo? Canine Partners for Life will be there! www.livingwellwithadisabilityexpo.org.

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How cool! We love to see how youth are involved in the community!

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Lots of great conferences coming up in PA! In addition to the Living Well With A Disability Conference & Expo, be sure to check out PADES in October!

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Let's go! You can accomplish your dreams, and we're bringing the resources to one place at Living Well With A Disability Conference & Expo.

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We use wheelchairs to enable those who are unable to walk well or not at all to be able to maintain independence and live actively to participate in society. Our goal is to make everyday activities, like shopping, meeting up with friends and family, and work as accessible as possible.

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Is your bathroom safe? Body & Mind magazine shares tips to help prevent accidents. Center for Independent Living of Central PA is a great local resource for Central PA residents too! www.cilcp.org.
More accidents happen in the bathroom than in any other place of the home, making it the most common room to remodel.

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Have you ever been to our SoundCloud page? It's a great resource for catching up on news and Q and A sessions with some of York, Pennsylvania's coolest causes. Look for great info from organizations like 18 South Youth Center, The Jedediah Thomas Smith Foundation, and Living Well With A Disability (Coming soon!)

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4 tips for home modifications as we age. Thanks to Body & Mind magazine for featuring Center for Independent Living of Central PA!
For an older person to more easily and safely remain in their home, sometimes a little remodeling may be necessary when mobility becomes an issue.

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Hope you all had a wonderful day with family and friends!

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We hope you'll help us spread hope by sharing this photo with those you love! Find more at Living Well With A Disability Conference & Expo too.

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Have a love for the game? We hope this video encourages you to say no to excuses. You can do it!

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We hope your week is off to a great start!

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The crowd goes wild, as children with disabilities play baseball for the first time at a new ballpark.
The Buffalo Sabres and Team Alumni have partnered up with the Miracle League to create a place to play on Grand Island for kids with disabilities. A special...

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"It renews your faith in people." This year Zack Prince, who has down syndrome, has already received almost 200 cards.
For a moment, forget what you've heard about Facebook.

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You can live well! Learn more about resources and educational opportunities being offered at Living Well With A Disability Conference & Expo this August.

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Do you know a child who has down syndrome? Disability Scoop and WPXI-TV Pittsburgh share how one Pennsylvania designer is creating new line of dolls that could be a great choice.
Every kid deserves a best friend, and every kid wants to fit in. However, often children with Down Syndrome and other disabilities find themselves out of the social loop.

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Have you registered yet? Don't miss out on the opportunity to see Josh Blue!

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Find the balance between style and comfort with these new designers who are changing fashion options for people who use wheelchairs!
www.livingwellwithadisability.org
Every morning you wake up to your closet faced with a choice: comfort or style? For many, comfort ranks first, but others are willing to make the sacrifice to

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You can beat the winter blues! Try a workout at Center for Independent Living of Central PA, Voices For Independence or TRCIL Services, Inc.!
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Every February 2, Punxsutawney Phil gives his famous weather prediction on Groundhog Day. Whether you believe in the folklore or not, we hope he’s right

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Have you ever tried wheelchair dancing? Josh and Samantha Tate share their dance with love in this new newsletter story!
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It’s often been said that true love conquers all, and in the spirit of Valentine’s Day, we thought you might like to hear the touching story of Josh and

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You can accomplish your dreams!
Subscribe to Aol for the latest original video: http://goo.gl/00Mfj Click to Watch More You've Got: http://goo.gl/HQOVh Tim Harris, owner of Tim's Place, is ...

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The Living Well With A Disability Expo is FREE! Have you registered yet? Discover more here: Living Well With A Disability Conference & Expo.
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Just wanted to share a great video
Subscribe to Aol for the latest original video: http://goo.gl/00Mfj Click to Watch More You've Got: http://goo.gl/HQOVh Tim Harris, owner of Tim's Place, is ...

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The weekend is almost here! Now that's something to be happy about!

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I do my best 1 day at time, head held high with pride an dignity
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Great advice to start your day! Please like Living Well With A Disability Conference & Expo to learn more about the FREE expo this summer!

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Hope everyone is having a great weekend!

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Look who's coming to the first-ever Living Well With A Disability Conference & Expo - Tiphany Adams from Push Girls! Please share with others to spread the word. http://ow.ly/hX55N

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Huge thank you to The Sentinel Newspaper for featuring Center for Independent Living of Central PA's new SilverSneakers program! Join the fun on Mondays & Wednesdays at noon.
Lunchtime on Mondays and Wednesdays at the Center for Independent Living in Central Pennsylvania focuses on fitness rather than food.

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Who remembers ball pits from childhood? We hope you'll share this video and the power of human connection.
SoulPancake hits the streets to see what happens when two strangers sit in a ball pit... and talk about life's big questions. Subscribe to our youtube channe...

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Thanks for sharing, Center for Independent Living of Central PA! We're committed to making sure everyone can live well.
A legislative "midnight special" on June 30, 2011, gave Gary Alexander, the now-departing secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare, the power to make sweeping changes to...

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Great workout today for senior citizens and individuals with disabilities at the Center for Independent Living of Central PA! Join this group for the Healthways SilverSneakers Fitness Program every Monday and Wednesday at noon. Call CILCP at 717-731-1900 ext. 245 or 717-439-4070 to register and for any eligibility questions.

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Hope your week is starting off great! What encourages you to live well?

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Thanks for joining us in remembering Ralph William Braun. You will be greatly missed!
Read the Obituary and view the Guest Book, leave condolences or send flowers. | Ralph William Braun, 72 Ralph William Braun, Founder and CEO of The Braun Corporation, passed away Friday, February 8, 2013, in Winamac, Indiana. He was 72. Ralph was born on December 18, 1940, to

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Does it look like this where you live? Keep safe, everyone! (photo via: http://bostinno.com/2013/02/08/photos-of-winter-storm-nemo-burying-boston/#ss__294644_1_5__ss)

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Are you an expert in athletics? Arts? Technology? We want you for the first-ever Living Well With A Disability Conference & Expo! Our call for presenters ends on February 15. Check the link below for all the details!
www.livingwellwithadisabilityexpo.org
From August 23 to August 26, 2013, people with disabilities, caregivers, educators, parents, youth with disabilities and others from the Mid-Atlantic region will join together for the first-of-its-kind event in Pennsylvania, Living Well With A Disability℠ Conference & Expo. At the Lancaster Marriott...

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We hope you'll take a moment to check out this photo shared by Living Well With A Disability Conference & Expo. How do you find your strength?

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It's almost game time! Who are you cheering for tonight?

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Happy Groundhog Day, everyone! We're looking forward to warmer weather just around the corner. How about you?

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A victory indeed! Thanks for sharing, Theo and National Association of the Deaf!
In a historic victory for deaf and hard of hearing truckers, the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) announced today, after decades of prohibition, that deaf drivers can operate commercial motor vehicles such as large trucks. Today, the DOT granted 40 applications filed by the National…

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We need victories! Great job Donald W. Gordon Jr.
In a historic victory for deaf and hard of hearing truckers, the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) announced today, after decades of prohibition, that deaf drivers can operate commercial motor vehicles such as large trucks. Today, the DOT granted 40 applications filed by the National…

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From one parent to another, Lisa Quinones-Fontanez shares personal insights from parenting a child with autism, via Parents Magazine.
This is a post in the weekly Autism Hopes series by Lisa Quinones-Fontanez, a mom who blogs over at AutismWonderland. In the four years since Norrin's

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Such a great quote to start the day! Don't you agree?

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We're working on a project and need your help! Please fill in the blank with your comments.... My _______ motivates me to achieve my goals and live well!
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A new way to live well with AbleRoad! Discover & rate accessible restaurants, shops, hotels and more (via Living Well With A Disability Conference & Expo).

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Define your personal style with IZ by Izzy Camilleri Adaptable clothing, the adaptive clothing that celebrates both your body and your spirit.
IZ Collection of Adaptive Clothing by Canadian Fashion Designer, Izzy Camilleri. This New and Revolutionary line of clothing has been specifically designed for a seated clientele.

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Are any of you watching the Bachelor this season? We're rooting for you, Sarah Herron!
For one contestant, her birth defect helped her 'stand out' in a crowd of women.

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What's your style? Learn how to look & feel your best! Ag Apparel offers clothing with no boundaries.
Ag Apparel : - DRESSES MADE 2 MEASURE TOPS SKIRTS PANTS JACKETS ALL PRODUCTS SKIRT: DESIGN YOUR OWN CARDIS/WRAPS SCARVES THE ONESIE MULTI DRESS SWIM CAPES SHORTS

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Dear friends! We are the Smartrip - Israeli tour operator specializing in travel activities for people with disabilities. And we are glad to present you our pleasant adventure that we organize for you. The one of the important and interesting thing is that one day of our tour is fully funded by Israel Ministry of Tourism as a gift, so it’s gonna be totally free for you! Following this link you can find all the info and photos, ask any questions and hopefully get engaged into amazing and comfortable trip! And we hope you will consider to like our page, so you can keep in touch with our future special offers. Also follow us on twitter: https://twitter.com/IsraelSmarTrip And enjoy our video about accessible tourism in Israel!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJWdU8R93qc&list=UUlmxCBwCUQfx-EhGbIzPZPw&index=1&feature=plcp
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Love this story of 3-year-old Emily Keicher. Great work, Parents Magazine! Do you have a child with a living well story to share?

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We think you'll enjoy this beautiful story of love between brothers. Check it out!
"Inspirational" doesn't begin to cut it! Must see video of two extraordinary young boys with a passion like no other! - Sports Illustrated Kids & Team Long Brothers

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Here's a great opportunity for families with children with autism! Lancaster Public Library offers Artism, free art classes for children ages 5-10, to get creative and express themselves. Find the details below or via WITF!
Begins December 8th from 10:30am-11:30am, repeats the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month. Join certified teacher Nora Joyce as she leads activities, crafts, and games for children on the Autism spectrum. Each craft and activity is designed to reinforce and promote social skills and knowledge. Par...

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We love to see communities come together to ensure that everyone has the resources to live well! Thanks for sharing, Pocono Record!
The Pike County Bar Association sponsored the Center for Developmental Disabilities' annual Christmas party recently as Santa Claus delivered more than 167 Christmas presents donated by the Bar Association.

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Congrats to IM ABLE Foundation for begin named to Active.com's list of must-try triathlons for its accessible 10th Annual Got the Nerve? sprint race!
Looking for the perfect race to do in 2013? Look no further, from sprint to long-course triathlons, these 10 events will not disappoint.

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Hello everyone, My name is Rana Ghaoui. I'm a holistic health coach who was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis at the age of 15 and have made it my mission to work through my health coaching practice (Live HEALthfully) with anyone who has RA so they can compliment their meds with an anti-inflammatory diet and lifestyle, and therefore, have an easier, higher quality lifestyle. I am, currently, running two COMPLIMENTARY offers which I would love for you to read about and take advantage of. Please see attached the link below Are you sick and tired of always being sick and tired? [Time sensitive information] http://conta.cc/119Jq2S
How amazing would it be to stand at the other end of 2013 and say: "This has been my best year ever! The changes I have made to my life have been truly miraculous!"

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Aaron's Acres, a nonprofit serving children with disabilities, will host an open house on Friday, February 1 at 6 p.m. at the Lanco Fieldhouse in East Petersburg. Register by Jan. 31 to learn more about its recreational programs and the experience kids have during the year-round programming.
Aaron's Acres is a non-profit 501c3 organization that serves children between the ages of 5 and 21 with special needs. Aaron's Acres provides programs to over 200 families in Lancaster, Berks and Dauphin Counties. Our programs focus on socialization and communication by providing therapeutically bas...

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If you love sports and a great story, this is a must watch! via Living Well With A Disability Conference & Expo
CARIBOU, Maine (CNN) -- An inspirational tale about overcoming adversity. One Maine high school student is thriving as a wrestler on his school's team, despite having a disability that could have easily held him back.Read more...

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Hershey Jr Bears Sled Hockey OS practicing every Saturday in January at Twin Ponds East from 530-7.. we would love to see new faces!!!
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"Fun is just a stone's throw away" with the Pittsburgh Curling Club (Official)! Learn how to play this fun sport this winter with details in our latest newsletter.
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With the chill of snow now hanging in the air, many winter-sport seekers will soon be taking to the ski slopes, ice skating rinks and snow tubing parks

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Here's a great opportunity to learn sign language or boost your skills!
Level II - Tuesdays, 6:00-8:00pm, 2/26/13 - 4/23/13 This class assumes that the participant has acquired basic skills taught in an introductory course. The course will continue vocabulary development. Additionally, Level II will teach classifiers, directionality, and idioms. An introduction to ASL g...

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Thanks again to The Vista School for sharing the inside scoop on your incredible work with children with disabilities! Check out our recent newsletter for the story.
www.livingwellwithadisability.org
As you’ll remember from last month’s newsletter, The Vista School was named the nonprofit winner at Central PA’s 3rd Annual Living Well With A

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