Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living (LVCIL)

Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living (LVCIL) "Empowering persons with all types of disabilities to achieve independence."

As the only cross-disability organization of its kind in the area, LVCIL provides services for persons with all types of disabilities living in Lehigh and Northampton Counties. LVCIL provides four core services for its consumers: Information and Referral, Peer Support, Individual and Systems Advocacy, and Independent Living Skills. In addition to its four core services, LVCIL also provides Special

ized Housing Search and Support, services for landlords through the Landlords for All program, a 24-hour Sign Language Interpreter Referral Service, autism waiver services, and youth transition services through the Transition: School to Life (S2L) and Career Path programs. LVCIL also offers many consumer groups and community outreach programs, including the Common Playgrounds in-school assembly, CommUnity Club social group for young adults with disabilities, Lehigh Valley Action Team, and LVCIL Freewheelers athletic club. LVCIL also relies on volunteers for help during mailings, special events, and also at the front desk.

Japan Disability Feature: Day 15 Tokyo Airport Automous Wheelchair Service
07/30/2026

Japan Disability Feature: Day 15 Tokyo Airport

Automous Wheelchair Service


Introducing the facility's services, autonomous wheelchair (WHILL Autonomous Service). This is the official website Haneda Airport Passenger Terminal.

07/30/2026

Thank you Muchu Center!

NEW: An LVCIL Story: Proving them Wrong: https://lvcil.org/proving-them-wrong/From a young age Allison love horses, and ...
07/29/2026

NEW: An LVCIL Story: Proving them Wrong: https://lvcil.org/proving-them-wrong/

From a young age Allison love horses, and she dreamed of making a career out of her passion. But when she was told that that dream would be impossible due to her Autism, she and her family decided to prove them wrong. Check out our latest story to learn more about Allison and what she's up to now.

07/27/2026

What a welcome! Thanks Masami Morigami for sharing this!

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Video of Muchu staff welcoming Seth, Adin, and Ed

07/27/2026

Thank you Muchu Staff! What a great visit!

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Muchu staff saying goodbye!

Today I was fortunate to have an experience that I never dreamed of while working at the Cil.  I visited the Muchu Cente...
07/27/2026

Today I was fortunate to have an experience that I never dreamed of while working at the Cil. I visited the Muchu Center in Osaka Japan! Thanks to Mr Kozo Hirash*ta and Yasuyuki Hirash*ta and the Muchu staff for making us feel so welcome! We were welcomed by all of the staff with cheering, poppers, and clapping. It was surreal!

We had a great conversation about the Independent Living movement, the different types of activities that go on at the center, disability related matters going on in Japan and the US and how we can work together.

Lunch was prepared in front of us and we ate with our new friends!

Thank you Muchu for your warm hospitality and lively conversations. This visit will be something that will stay with me forever and I can only hope we can stay connected and work together in the future!

Lead On!

Thank you Masami Morigami for all of your help today.

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Image 1: the front door to Muchu
Image 2: Kozo and Yasuyuki with a gift for Adin
Image 3: A welcome to Muchu Center banner with all of our faces in a cartoon fashion
Image 4: The same banner with a picture of the artist.
Image 5: A picture of Ed Roberts hanging in the their meeting room.
Image 6: A picture of the group at lunch pairing for the camera
Image 7: Similar picture as image 6
Image 8: The Muchu team waving goodbye, picture from the inside of a van.

Japan Disability Feature: Day 10 Kyoto  Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine Visited the Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine in Kyoto.  T...
07/26/2026

Japan Disability Feature: Day 10 Kyoto Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine

Visited the Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine in Kyoto. There were upgrades for accessibility at the Shrine.

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Image 1 : Main Shrine photo
Image 2: Signage showing route to accessible path, elevator and accessibility icon
Image 3: Shows elevator to access upper area of the Shrine with accessibility icons.

July 26thToday we recognize the 36th Anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act.  Image descripti...
07/25/2026

July 26th

Today we recognize the 36th Anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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ADA Americans with Disabilities Act Celebrate July 26, 2026 logo

07/24/2026

Supported decision-making is an alternative to guardianship that allows people with disabilities to make their own life decisions with the help of trusted supporters, rather than having decisions made for them.

Instead of transferring legal authority to another person, the individual keeps their rights and uses a support network to understand information, weigh options, and communicate choices. Support can include explaining documents in plain language, helping compare choices, or assisting with organizing information without taking away the final decision.

This approach is based on the principle that having a disability does not mean a person cannot make decisions. It recognizes that barriers often come from how information is presented or accessed, not from the person’s ability to decide.
Supported decision-making is used in areas like healthcare, housing, education, employment, and financial planning. It promotes autonomy while still allowing safeguards through trusted relationships.

The goal is simple: increase access to information and support so individuals can make informed decisions in a way that works for them.

STORY: I can do Anything: https://lvcil.org/i-can-do-anything/Hey! Did you know LVCIL now has a place on our website whe...
07/24/2026

STORY: I can do Anything: https://lvcil.org/i-can-do-anything/

Hey! Did you know LVCIL now has a place on our website where we'll be hosting stories! From us, and from YOU.

Do you have a story about your life, achievements, struggles, or anything else you'd like to share? Come on over to our new stories from LVCIL page and submit yours!

https://lvcil.org/stories-from-lvcil/

Address

713 N 13th Street
Allentown, PA
18102

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+16107709781

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