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Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living (LVCIL)

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Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living (LVCIL)

"Empowering persons with all types of disabilities to achieve independence."

As the only cross-disability organization of its kind in the area, LVCIL provides services for persons with all types of disabilities living in Lehigh and Northampton Counties. LVCIL provides four core services for its consumers: Information and Referral, Peer Support, Individual and Systems Advocacy, and Independent Living Skills. In addition to its four core services, LVCIL also provides Specialized Housing Search and Support, services for landlords through the Landlords for All program, a 24-hour Sign Language Interpreter Referral Service, autism waiver services, and youth transition services through the Transition: School to Life (S2L) and Career Path programs. LVCIL also offers many consumer groups and community outreach programs, including the Common Playgrounds in-school assembly, CommUnity Club social group for young adults with disabilities, Lehigh Valley Action Team, and LVCIL Freewheelers athletic club. LVCIL also relies on volunteers for help during mailings, special events, and also at the front desk.

01/02/2026

Join PA Link, Wednesday January 28th at 9am for a training provided by LVCIL about TechOwl Technology for Our Whole Lives Institute on Disabilities at Temple University, College of Education

TechOwl is Pennsylvania's statewide Assistive Technology program run by the Institute at Temple University. Its mission is to reduce barriers. promote independence . and make Assistive Technology accessible for people with disabilities.

*Learn how TechOwl assists people of all ages
*Experience free assistive technology demonstrations
*Learn how TechOwl hosts community events where individuals can explore technology with hand-on guidance and more
*Learn about specialized programs such as Free Adaptive Phones and AAC Support.
*Learn about TechOwls FREE Device Lending.

Wednesday, January 28th at 9am
Northampton County Services Building
2801 Emrick Blvd.
Bethlehem, PA 18020

Pennsylvania Link
To Aging and Disability Resources
Call center 800-753-8827

We hope you can join us, RSVP - JessicaYaich@lehighcounty.org

Picture description: The above information along with the LVCIL logo, the TechOwl Logo, a wheel of different Assistive Technology logos, and the Link logo.

01/02/2026

Order Soups!
By January 31st
To Raise Money For
The Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living

16 Varieties $9.50/Soup

Please Use This Special Link To Credit Us With The Sale!
Or Visit:
https://fundraising.happyvalleysoupcompany.com/?fund=681

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Shows the above information with an area to scan along with Happy Valley soup mixes in the background.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year!
The LVCIL office is closed today and will reopen tomorrow, Friday 1/2/2026.

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12/31/2025

Check out the latest LVCIL Newsletter here:

12/26/2025

LVCIL update: Friday, December 26th 2025
Due to the impending bad weather, the LVCIL staff that were in the office were sent home to finish their days from there. The office will reopen on Monday at 8am. You can still reach out to us at 610-770-9781 or info@lvcil.org.
Stay safe and warm everyone!

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12/23/2025

An assistive tech tip from LVCIL’s AT and Accessibility Team!

Today we are highlighting a built-in accessibility feature on iOS devices (iPhones and iPads) called “Assistive Access”. This setting creates a more-user friendly interface by limiting the amount of apps available at one time. Assistive Access is a great option for people who find the typical experience of the iOS system confusing or overwhelming.

YouTube Assistive Access by Apple Support: https://youtu.be/TqoiJIFWD-I?si=XJ7YhAMiAZv7SiWm

or Accessibility - Features - Apple: https://www.apple.com/accessibility/features/

For more information on how you can customize a device with built-in accessibility features, contact us at 610-770-9781 x123.

This information is brought to by LVCIL, the TechOWL Assistive Technology Resource Center serving Lehigh, Northampton, Carbon, Monroe, Schuylkill, Berks, and Luzerne counties.

[ Alt Text: Two iPad screens in Assistive Access. One shows the Home Screen with apps listed in a row. The other shows larger apps arranged in a grid. ]

12/23/2025

LVCIL will be closed on December 24th and December 25th. We all wish you a wonderful and safe holiday!

12/21/2025

Adaptations Fun Sweater Holiday Party
A fun time was had by all!

12/18/2025

Dear Friends,

As we head toward the end of the year, everyone here at LVCIL wants to wish you the warmest of Holiday greetings mixed with deep appreciation and gratitude for your support during this past year. It was not exactly the best of times, but with your tangible, emotional, and financial support — we got through it. And I think, thanks to the amazing strength of our consumers and our staff, we also made some incredible achievements.

Even through the long months when the state was unable to pass a budget, we were able to keep many critical programs going, even if it had to be at a reduced pace. Because the need never slows down. Our Community Inclusion Program for Young Children is vital for parents with a million questions and no idea where to look for answers. Our S2L program helps students learn valuable school-to-life transition skills. Our job-training programs are proving successful not just for job seekers, but also for employers. Our Assistive Technology program is putting a wide range of devices — from telephones to laptops to wheelchairs — into the hands of those who need them. And our newest addition, our driving simulator, is helping people with disabilities manage one of the Valley’s biggest challenges, transportation. Yes, this community is a group of people who are determined to continue meeting challenges, breaking barriers, and finding new solutions.

All of the holidays celebrated this time of year have a few things in common — like a focus on blessings, light and joy. I remember a consumer’s mother asking me if I realized what a blessing this organization was to her family. I think about the way consumers faces light up when they tell me they learned a new skill or got a job. And I think about the joy and laughter that just bubbles up in the room whenever the Adaptations group gets together.

Again, thank you for your support. And if you are able, please go to lvcil.org/donate to make an end-of-year gift. All of us at LVCIL wish you a wonderful Holiday Season and a very Happy New Year!

Seth Hoderewski
Executive Director

Picture Description: LVCIL staff in front of the fountain in Harrisburg as part of Advocacy day.

12/18/2025

Resource Alert: Shared from our friends at the Link

Enrollment is now open for the 2025-2026 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The program helps low-income older adults and families pay their heating bills through a cash grant sent directly to the utility company/fuel provider. Households in immediate danger of being without heat can also qualify for crisis grants. These grants do not have to be repaid.

For more information about LIHEAP, including how to qualify and sign up, visit https://www.pa.gov/services/dhs/apply-for-the-low-income-home-energy-assistance-program-liheap

Picture Description: Cartoon female figure on a coach, wrapped in a blanket, in front of a snowy window, clock and cactus with a cat and a heater. Words that say, Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program Help Keeping Your Home Warm and Safe. dhs.pa.gov/LIHEAP LIHEAP

12/18/2025

Disability Rights Roundtable
by Carol Obando-Derstine
Tuesday 1/13/26
6pm to 7:30pm
At LVCIL
Carol is on a listening tour and seeks to learn more about disability rights. Please join her to share your thoughts.

Please RSVP here.
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/1.13disabilityrights

Picture Description: Picture of Carol with information about the event.

12/12/2025

Here's your chance to stock up on TreatS2Love gifts.

Order via email to Treats2love@lvcil.org

Pick up at LVCIL on Friday, December 19, between 3:00p-5:30p

Cash and check preferred, but card payment is available.

Image description: Flyer with information about the current sale of Treats2Love items, including types, costs and how order.

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713 N 13th Street
Allentown, PA
18102

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

Telephone

+16107709781

Website

http://www.lvcil.org/donate

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