Center for Independent Living Opportunities

11/04/2025

Eric Orr, Jessica Granruth Glackin, Jaritza Nguyen This is our office everyday! Stop by to see the fun and share in a snack!

11/04/2025

Gave a presentation today to 35+ local business owners! I could talk for hours about the CIL!!

Center for Independent Living Opportunities (CILO)
Empowering Communities • Building Inclusion • Leading with Purpose
Serving Adams • Franklin • York Counties

Who We Are
CILO is a nonprofit, community-based organization supporting individuals with disabilities, families, and organizations to eliminate barriers, ensure civil rights, and promote independence. All services are free and confidential, emphasizing self-determination, inclusion, and equal access.

Core Services
• Peer Mentoring – One-on-one support from staff with lived experience
• Life Skills Training – Budgeting, transportation, and daily living skills
• Advocacy – Teaching self-advocacy and ADA rights
• Information & Referral – Connecting to housing, healthcare, and benefits
• Nursing Home Transition – Moving from facilities back into the community
• Youth Transition – Helping students move from school to independence
• ADA Accessibility & Awareness Training – Consulting for businesses, agencies, and municipalities
• Transportation Advocacy – Helping individuals access and navigate transit systems

Ideal Referrals
• Individuals with disabilities seeking independence or community-based resources
• Families needing transition support after high school or from institutional settings
• Businesses, landlords, or municipalities needing ADA guidance or staff training
• Community partners, donors, and civic organizations aligned with inclusion and access

How to Support CILO
• Donate directly via PayPal → www.cilofyaf.org (QR code links to donation page)
• Join our annual fundraisers – “Strike for Change: Bowl for Ability” and our Golf Tournament
• Invite us to present Disability Awareness sessions at your workplace, school, or civic group
• Contribute household donations (furniture, kitchenware, TVs, bedding) for consumers transitioning to independent living

Contact Us
Hillary Hasson, Executive Director
📞 717-849-0991 ✉️ info@cilofyaf.org 🌐 www.cilofyaf.org
Team: Jessica Glackin • Eric Orr • Jaritza Nguyen

10/28/2025

Disability Awareness Day!

10/27/2025

With SNAP benefits currently being delayed, many may be struggling with food insecurity. For those in need a variety of resources may be found at:
https://yorkcountypa.gov/1177/Food-Resources

10/27/2025

Searching for kids’ adaptive or wheelchair costumes? From princess dresses and plush jumpsuits to too-cool covers and superhero outfits, we’ve rounded up our favorites to shop now.

10/27/2025

🌽 Need a little help putting food on the table? You’re not alone. ❤️

If you or someone you know could use some support, there are several food banks and pantries right here in Adams County ready to help. You’ll find a list of local food resources in the graphic below.

Reaching out for help is a sign of strength and community — these programs exist so everyone has access to the food they need. Please feel free to use these resources or share this post so others can find support, too.

Before you go:
✅ Identify your closest pantry — eligibility (if required) is usually based on your zip code or school district.
📞 Contact the location to see if you need an appointment, if there’s any eligibility screening, and to confirm their open hours.

Together, we can make sure everyone in Adams County has access to nutritious food. 🥕💚

10/27/2025

Are you a veteran with a disability who is returning to the workforce? The Veterans and the ADA section of our Employment Resource Hub provides resources that will answer questions about your rights under the ADA. Read more here: https://adata.org/employment-resource-hub/veterans-and-ada

10/27/2025