Who Inspires Us

The goal of the Living Well With A Disability program is to open up opportunities; educate individuals of possibilities; and encourage both the youth and the mature, to know they too can rock climb, write a book, or do anything they put their mind to. We would like to share with you some of the stories that we’ve come across; the people that have made a difference in our lives, and continue to uplift others.

Living Well Photos

Living Well Photo Galleries

View the Living Well With A Disability photo gallery to see how people truly are living well!

Living Well Videos

Living Well Videos

Watch videos showing how everyday people are living well with a disability!

In addition to the stories below, the Center for Independent Living of Central PA has teamed up with CBS21 News to showcase empowering people with disabilities! To view more inspirational stories and videos, visit CBS21’s Living Well With A Disability page.

“Living Well With A Disability Encouraged Me to Dare to Dream”

Since the start of Living Well With A Disability™, hundreds of people have succeeded in achieving their goals and aspirations. Below is a story of a woman who recently experienced the living well philosophy by working with Three Rivers Center… [read more]

“I Won’t Let My Disabilities Destroy My Life!”

About 3 .5 years ago, I was feeling changes occurring in my body. I started feeling discomfort on my back, feet and swellings in my ankles and hands. So I took the first step and went to see my doctor.… [read more]