MyCIL Center For Independent Living

04/04/2026

04/01/2026

Interesting story... https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2026/03/24/more-college-students-are-seeking-disability-accommodations-why/31920/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQ6OQBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEewW_eRoeZzPrub9x8s06MT2Y0PClm1Ao86DhYoanKd7jQCFTId0Y1-4ebvjs_aem_Ce7R7t29KonUoSWMQrs5DQ

The number of college students who register as having a disability has increased across the country. Nowhere has that trend been more pronounced — or debated — than at Stanford University.

03/27/2026

☀️ Don’t forget — TSC Summer Opportunities are here!

Join us for the Professional Connections Foundation Summer Program, running July 6–31. Students will stay engaged, continue building valuable skills, and have fun through structured, supportive programming.

If you’re looking for an inclusive environment where students can grow, learn, and prepare for their future, TSC is the place to be!

To register, contact your OVR counselor today!

📅 Register today and make this summer count!

03/21/2026

Today, we observe and celebrate!

03/18/2026

👉 Honored to stand with Wyoming advocates 🎗️
Celebrating inclusion, independence, and impact- March is now DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY AWARENESS MONTH in Wyoming

03/18/2026

Celebrating Awareness, Advancing Independence Nationwide

While many followers on our page are located in Northeast PA and participate in our CIL and TSC services, some may not realize that since 1995 MyCIL has operated ACES$ Financial Management Services - a division providing FMS services for individuals self-directing their care.

We proudly serve Veterans and participants in Pennsylvania’s self-directed PACE program through SeniorLIFE, and extend our services nationally across states including Illinois, Wyoming, and Washington. This reach makes MyCIL/ACES$ the largest nonprofit FMS organization nationally that is also a Center for Independent Living (CIL).

What truly sets us apart is our people - over 51% of our staff have a disability, and many others have family members with disabilities. This lived experience fuels our passion and commitment to deliver the highest level of service - nothing less than what we would expect for ourselves and our own families.

As many know, March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, and we were honored to be part of a special moment in Wyoming:

🎗️ AWARENESS MONTH: Governor Mark Gordon officially proclaimed March 2026 as Developmental Disability Awareness Month in Wyoming, recognizing the value and contributions of individuals with developmental disabilities.

⮑ Congratulations to all self-advocates, families, and organizations championing inclusion! This proclamation reminds us that our communities are strongest when everyone is supported, heard, and empowered.

We were thrilled to attend this meaningful event alongside the Wyoming Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities and many Wyoming advocates. Special thanks to our Wyoming Program Director, Paige Crawford, for representing ACES$ so well!




$ Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council (PADDC)

03/17/2026

It's about time!

With use of the word "re****ed" on the rise, a new advertising campaign is urging people to leave the term in the past much like many other outdated practices that were once commonplace.

03/17/2026

🌟 TSC Fall 2026/2027 Registration Is Open! 🌟

At MyCIL’s Transitional Skills Center (TSC), students gain the tools they need for independence and success through hands-on, real-world learning experiences.

Our program helps students:
✅ Build independent living skills
✅ Develop social-emotional skills
✅ Explore careers and job readiness
✅ Learn through community-based experiences

💐 Students also participate in meaningful activities like “TSC Is Spreading Petals for Goodness Sake,” arranging donated flowers for elderly and critically ill individuals - spreading kindness while building valuable job skills.

☀️ Don’t forget - TSC Summer Opportunities are available too! Join us for the Professional Connections Foundation summer program. Students can stay engaged, continue building skills, and have fun through structured summer programming. July 6-31.

If you’re looking for a supportive, inclusive environment where students can grow, learn, and prepare for their future, TSC is the place to be.

Check out the information below and access our Welcome Packet here: https://www.mycil.org/wp-content/uploads/TSC_MN_Wel-Pkt_New-Stud_FF_26-01_rev-05_FINAL-1.pdf

03/11/2026

Join us!

Please join The Arc of NEPA Advocacy Department on Thursday March 12, 2026 at 10 am via zoom , as we welcome Keith Williams- Manager of OVR, Grants and Advocacy- My Cil- Center for Independent Living to discuss the topic of advocacy, including history of the ADA, lived, personal experiences and resources available to individuals and organizations.

Registration Link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3DDf-jOATjyCu6xU_MbjRA #/registration

Questions:
Roseann Polishan: rpolishan@thearcnepa.org
Mandy Colville: mcolville@thearcnepa.org
Katie Foley: kfoley@thearcnepa.org

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All are welcome.

12/22/2025

Here’s a short, upbeat reel description:

**Busy weeks, big smiles 🎄✨**
Leading up to the 2025 TSC Winter Festival, students baked, built, and crafted with creativity and teamwork—from giant gingerbread houses to handmade cookies and décor. They danced, problem-solved, made new friends, and celebrated the season together!