Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living (LVCIL) - LVCIL (Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living)
Resource Name:Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living (LVCIL) - LVCIL (Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living)
address
713 North 13th Street, Allentown, PA 18102
On public transportation route.
Eligibility
Individuals of any age with any type of disability
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
(610) 770-9781
Voice
Application process
Telephone, internet; Appointments required for entry
Fees
Fees vary
Service area
Berks, PA
Carbon, PA
Lehigh, PA
Monroe, PA
Northampton, PA
Schuylkill, PA
Luzerne, PA
The only organization in the Lehigh Valley dedicated to assisting persons with all types of disabilities. Provides community outreach and education, independent living skills, information on adaptive technologies/equipment, advocacy, information and referral, peer support, sign language interpreter referral service and specialized housing search and support. Provides information on programs that will pay for home modifications (to increase accessibility).
Transportation & Housing Support
Connect individuals with disabilities who are homeless to shelters
Assistive Technology
Offers Information and Assistance for Assistive Technology and Adaptive Equipment inquiries; Supports the Assistive Technology Lending Library/loan program offered statewide; Offers Funding information for Assistive Technology; houses a Reused Equipment Exchange Program, and more.
What's Here
Comprehensive Disability Related Employment ProgramsCenters for Independent LivingToileting AidsSpecialized Information and ReferralAdvocacyCertificates/Forms AssistanceDisabilities IssuesAssistive Technology Equipment LoanWalking Aid Donation ProgramsSign Language InterpretationElectric Mobility ScootersWheelchair Donation ProgramsWalking AidsWheelchairs/Wheeled MobilitySchool to Adult Life Transition ServicesHomeless Transportation Programs
Providing organization
Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living (LVCIL)
The only cross-disability organization in the Lehigh Valley dedicated to assisting persons with all types of disabilities and providing community outreach and education, independent living skills, individual and systems advocacy, information and referral, peer support, sign language interpreter referral service, youth and young adult transition and employment services, and specialized housing search and support.