Bucks County Center for Independent Living

03/22/2026

BCCIL supported LVCIL as it accepted a grant from the Great Lehigh Valley Auto Dealership Cars and Kids Because We CARe Innagural Community Gala! Thank you!
We were dressed up and looking good!

Photo description:
Photo 1- Nine LVCIL staff and consumer dressed up posing for a picture. Information below includes: Car & Kids Becase We Care. Greater Lehigh Valley Auto Dealership Association logo. Innagural Community Gala. 3.21.26 Windcreek Bethlehem. Logos of recipients: Love Ran Red , Community Action, PCFLV, Moravian Academy, Boys and Girls Club, LVCIL, Camelot for Children Boys and Girls Club, Scouting America, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Volunteer Center, America on Wheels.
Logo of Photo Booth Sponsor: First Commonwealth Credit Union
Rockin Photo Booth logo on Bottom.
Photo 2- ED Seth H and Director Claire L.

03/19/2026

03/19/2026

LVCIL is honored to be a grant recipient for the Cars & Kids – Because We CARe Gala on March 21, 2026 at Wind Creek Bethlehem—and you can help us make an even bigger impact!
When you purchase your ticket, you can choose which nonprofit you’d like to support. The organization that sells the most tickets will receive a larger grant award, so every ticket truly matters.

🎟 Buy through our link:

https://onecau.se/_evn3w1

Or, if you purchase on the main ticketing page, select LVCIL during checkout so we receive credit.

Join us for an unforgettable night—and help us bring more support to the people we serve. 💙

Tickets available now | Sponsorships available

Lehigh Valley Auto Show

Picture description:
Cars & Kids
Greater Lehigh Valley Auto Dealer Association and logo
Because we CARe
Inaugural Community Gala
3.21.26
Wind Creek Bethlehem
Scan the QR code or use the link below to purchase your ticket through Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living. Your ticket helps this organization receive funding through the Care & Kids, Because we CARe foundation.
https://onecau.se/_evn3w1
LVCIL logo in QR code
Cocktails Dinner Live entertainment Grant Recipient Celebration
Sponsorships Available
For more information, contact Dan Moyer
610-972-5496 dmoyer2@ptd.net
Lehigh Valley Auto Show Logo

https://onecau.se/_evn3w1

03/19/2026

Its time for LVCIL's annual report - a look back on everything we've been up to throughout 2024 - 2025. We could not have done what we have done, nor do what we do without all of you. So join us in celebrating another year of LVCIL.

To read, Click here: https://lvcil.org/lvcil-annual-report-2024-2025/

03/19/2026

LVCIL is hiring!
The summer is a busy time for our Transition and Employment Department. We are looking forward to adding to our team.

Transition & Employment (T&E) Summer Staff: Part-Time, temporary summer position (up to 25 hours per week).

For the full details, check out the posting on Indeed https://bit.ly/3NvSqyR

Application Submission Process:
• Apply through Indeed.com
• Or mail cover letter and resume to: Seth Hoderewski, Executive Director, at LVCIL, 713 North 13th Street, Allentown, PA 18102

Image description: Graphic "We are hiring. Join our team"

03/13/2026

Join us for month evening Employment skill sessions in our Bensalem Office. For more information or to register contact 215-781-5070 or email arnoldfitt@buckscil.org.

02/24/2026

I'm sure everyone loved even more snow this past weekend! Pretty as it was outside, unfortunately it meant we had to postpone our fundraiser with P.J. Whelihan's Pub + Restaurant this past Sunday.

But if you were disappointed, have no fear: Sunday, March 1st, 11am - 10 pm, you can still support LVCIL by eating good food and great drinks at P.J's (4595 Broadway, Allentown PA)

And all you have to do is enjoy your meal, but just be sure to mention your there for LVCIL, and part of your bill will go to empowering persons with disabilities of all kinds! We hope to see you there.

Image description: Flyer for fundraiser at P.J. Whelihan's

02/17/2026

Eat for good!

On Sunday February 22nd, PJ Whelihans Pub and Restaurant will be doing a Dine and Donate for LVCIL.

LVCIL will earn 15% back!

Times 11am to 10pm.

Take a flyer into the restaurant or if ordering to go mention LVCIL's name!

Pj's is located at 4595 Broadway, Allentown Pa

Flyer description:
Eat for good!
Help us earn 15% back
Sunday February 22nd 11am-10pm Take-out or dine in
LVCIL's 35th Anniversary logo - Empowering persons with disabilities for 35 years
Help support LVCIL by eating at P.J. Whellihan's
Please bring this flyer with you if dining in. If ordering to go, please mention our organizations name.
Allentown - P.J Whelihans pub and restaurant
Pjspub.com
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Don't miss HALF PRICE WING NITE at Pj's every Tuesday 3p-10p

02/17/2026

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

NFC tags are small stickers you can tap with your phone to make something happen. They’re simple, low cost, and helpful for many people with disabilities.

How they help:
• Play audio instructions or reminders
• Open apps or websites with one tap
• Control smart home devices
• Label items for people who are blind or have low vision

Who can benefit: People with low vision, memory challenges, mobility difficulties, or anyone who wants quick, easy shortcuts.

Examples:
• A tag on a medication bottle that plays a reminder
• A tag by the door that turns on lights
• A tag on an appliance that gives safety steps

Check out WayAround tags being used to support an individual’s vision goals here: https://www.wayaround.com/solution/

This information is brought to by LVCIL, the Tech OWL - Technology for Our Whole Lives Resource Center serving Lehigh, Northampton, Carbon, Monroe, Schuylkill, Berks, and Luzerne counties.

Photo of smart phone showing use of app providing information about the shirt shown.

02/17/2026

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

Did you know that items like wheelchairs and shower chairs are considered Assistive Technology? LVCIL, in partnership with TechOWL, accepts donations of gently used devices. Staff inspects and sanitizes the device, then it is made available to those in need, free of charge.

🦽We are currently in need of foldable manual wheelchairs and shower seats (stools and transfer benches).

Please review the guidelines below to learn more about our expectations.

⭐ What makes a device acceptable to donate? Items must be gently used, clean and from a non-smoking household. All electronic devices must include a working battery and charger.

⭐ What makes a device unacceptable? Items that have soap scum, dust, hair, mold, rust, are held together by zip-ties, or include someone’s old slippers (true story).

⭐ We require appointments to donate or receive an item. If interested, please contact our team at atinfo@lvcil.org or 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.

Image Description: The recycling symbol (Green arrows pointing clockwise in a triangular design).

02/17/2026