Bucks County Center for Independent Living

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

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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
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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.

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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.

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02/17/2026

02/16/2026

Autism Awareness night celebrating neurodiversity at the Philadelphia Wings
Join us at the Philadelphia Wings April 11th, 2026. A portion of each ticket sold through the link provided will be donated to BCCIL. Come out and support the Wings and BCCIL.
BCCIL will not be providing transportation.
https://www.gofevo.com/event/Buckscounty34

02/10/2026

Join us for virtual peer support evening session. Our first session starts tomorrow. This group is geared to Young Adult 18-30. Call 215-781-5070 or email info@buckscil.org for more information.

01/26/2026

Order Soups!
By January 31st
To Raise Money For
The Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living

16 Varieties $9.50/Soup

Please Use This Special Link To Credit Us With The Sale!
Or Visit:
https://fundraising.happyvalleysoupcompany.com/?fund=681

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01/26/2026

BCCIL update for 1/26/26

The BCCIL office will be closed today. Pleae reach out to 215-781-5070 or info@buckscil.org if needed.

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01/23/2026

Today, January 23rd is Ed Roberts day. Check out the link below to find out why he’s known as the Father of the Independent Living movement.

https://edrobertsandassociates.org/

01/21/2026

Independent Living Skills session on 1/21/2026 and Virtual Peer Support on 1/22/2026 are canceled.
We apologize for the inconvenience

01/16/2026

BCCIL will be closed on January 19th, 2026, Observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.