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.

Veteran Gary Orlando Shares His Living Well With A Disability Story

Each November we recognize the selfless and courageous acts of veterans across the country on Veterans Day.  In honor of their service, this month we’re sharing the story of Gary… [read more]

Achieving Paralympic Dreams in Pennsylvania

Jake Schrom wins big at World Championships! From August 29 to September 9, more than 4,000 of the world’s best athletes came together to compete at the 2012 Paralympic Games in London.  They trained for years to… [read more]
Living Well With A Disability 2013 Conference & Expo

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August 23 – 26, 2013