Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living (LVCIL)

10/30/2025

What to learn more about Want to go to college but need extra support?

There is still time to sign up for the next LCCC's SEED Program Information Session!

SEED helps students build skills through activities like job shadowing, work experience, social groups, structured study groups, and weekly coaching meetings.

Register now for upcoming Information Sessions:
- 11/10, 6pm to 7:30pm
- 12/9, 6pm to 7:30pm
- 1/22, 6pm to 7:30pm (virtual)

For more info and to register:

The SEED Application is open for the 2025-26 academic year. Interviews are scheduled on a first-come, first-serve basis in the order they are received

10/29/2025

LVCIL is partnering with The Buttered Crumb for its annual pie sale fundraiser! All pies $26
Apple Crumb
Pecan
Pumpkin
Blueberry Crumb
Cherry Crumb
Sugar-Free Cherry
Sugar-Free Apple

Place your order and questions at PieSale@lvcil.org

Orders due by November 12th
Pick up at LVCIL on November 19th
Payment due at time of pickup - Cash, Check,or Card.
(Cash or check preferred)

All proceeds go to supporting LVCIL programs and services that help people with disabilities achieve greater independence

Thank you for your support!

Picture description - Flyer includes the above information along with pictures of fall leaves at the top and bottom of the page. Also the LVCIL logo.

10/28/2025

GoodMaps app offers precise directions at Lehigh Valley International Airport.

Check out the link below.

Image description: Multiple people waiting in line to have their bags checked at the airport with multiple security officers pictured.

On Friday, LVIA became the first airport in Pennsylvania to launch the A-I indoor navigation app, GoodMaps.

10/27/2025

Want to win a gift card for a night out to McCarthy's Red Stag Pub and Whiskey Bar or fuel up with gift card from Wawa?

Here’s your chance to support Adaptations and win!

Calendar tickets are available for $10 each.

Winning calendar determined by the EVENING PA Daily 3-digit lottery number.

Adaptations is a dynamic program at the Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living, created for adults with disabilities. Their mission is to empower members through community involvement, life skill development, and build lasting friendships.

100% of your donation for this calendar will support adults with disabilities to continue to develop the skills necessary to reach their goals. Thank you for your support!

To purchase a calendar, please email Seth (SethHoderewski@lvcil.org)

Image description: January 2026 Lottery Calendar Fundraiser. Calendar shows prizes that could be won each day in January.

10/27/2025

Community Inclusion for Young Children's next Parent Support Group topic is Early Intervention Support and Services: What You Need to Know.

This virtual event will provide information about the process and services. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions and connect with other parents, family members, and caregivers.

Details:
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
6p-7p
Virtual on Zoom

Email to register: CommunityInclusion@LVCIL.org

Image description: Flyer for upcoming Community Inclusion for Young Children's Parent Support Group.

10/20/2025

LVCIL is teaming up with Applebee's for a delicious fundraiser!

Each certificate is valid for a burger in from Applebee's handcrafted burger menu ($13+value).

Buy a Burger Certificate: 1 burger for $12 or 2 burgers for $20.

Limited availability. No expiration date. Good at multiple restaurant locations.

Contact SethHoderewski@lvcil.org for more info or to purchase certificates.

Image description: Flyer of Applebee's Burgers for a Cause Fundraiser for Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living

10/17/2025

Want to go to college but need extra support?

There is still time to sign up for the next LCCC's SEED Program Information Session!

SEED helps students build skills through activities like job shadowing, work experience, social groups, structured study groups, and weekly coaching meetings.

Register now for upcoming Information Sessions:
- 10/22, 5pm to 7pm (Open House)
- 11/10, 6pm to 7:30pm
- 12/9, 6pm to 7:30pm
- 1/22, 6pm to 7:30pm (virtual)

For more info and to register: www.lccc.edu/seed

Image description: Flyer for LCCC's SEED Program with information about upcoming information sessions.

10/08/2025

Applebee’s Burgers for a Cause

LVCIL is teaming up with Applebee’s for a delicious fundraiser!

Buy a Burger Certificate: 1 burger for $12 or 2 burgers for $20.

Each certificate is valid for a burger in from Applebee's handcrafted burger menu ($13+value).

Limited availability. No expiration date. Good at multiple restaurant locations.

Contact SethHoderewski@lvcil.org for more info or to purchase certificates.

Image description: Flyer of Applebee's Burgers for a Cause Fundraiser for Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living

10/02/2025

Want to go to college but need extra support?

Check out LCCC’s SEED Program!

SEED helps student build skills through activities like job shadowing, work experience, social groups, structured study groups, and weekly coaching meetings.

Upcoming Information Sessions:
- 10/22, 5pm to 7pm (Open House)
- 11/10, 6pm to 7:30pm
- 12/9, 6pm to 7:30pm
- 1/22, 6pm to 7:30pm (virtual)

For more info: www.lccc.edu/seed

Image description: Flyer for LCCC SEED Program with two females sitting next to each other smiling.

09/18/2025

LVCIL update:

There have been some rumors out there that LVCIL is closed or is closing. Those rumors are not true. We wanted to clarify that only LVCIL’s Core services (I&R, Peer Support, Independent Living Skills & Advocacy) Community Inclusion , Supported Decsion Making , and Adaptations programs are on a temporary hold.

Our Sign Language Interpreter Referral Service, Tech/Accessibility programs, Adult Autism Waiver program, and Transition and Employment programs are still running.

Our goal is to have all LVCIL programs and services back to their original functions once funds start flowing from the state.

Please reach out to us for further clarification if you need.

Thank you

09/18/2025

Please check out this video and then reach out to your legislators and tell them to pass the state budget!

https://www.wfmz.com/news/area/lehighvalley/lehigh-county/allentown-area/allentown-nonprofit-struggles-as-staffing-cuts-impact-services-for-disabled-individuals/article_584681f8-8965-4ca6-ae36-57b05a16fb42.htmlochkors rset

An Allentown-based non-profit that helps people with disabilities has had to lay off one-third of its staff.

09/17/2025

Graphs and charts are everywhere—at school, healthcare and for everyday decisions. But for blind and low-vision people, these visuals can be a major barrier.

This kind of innovation is what Assistive Technology is all about: making everyday information more inclusive, whether it’s in the classroom, at work, or in healthcare.

It’s not just about tech—it’s about equity, independence, and access.

Read more about how researchers are helping make data more accessible:

Designed to help blind and low-vision readers understand graphics, the “Tactile Vega-Lite” system from MIT CSAIL converts data into a standard visual graph and a tactile chart. Accessibility standards are hardwired as default rules within the program, helping educators and designers follow those...