MyCIL Center For Independent Living

10/31/2026

🎃 Spooky treats and a little Halloween fun! 👻

Our headquarters staff gathered to celebrate Halloween with sweet treats, plenty of smiles, and time together. Celebrating as a team makes everything more fun! 🧡

10/30/2026

💙 Investing in students. Supporting independence. Building tomorrow’s workforce.

Thank you to Peoples Security Bank & Trust for supporting MyCIL’s Transitional Skills Center (TSC) and workforce development with $7,500 in EITC funds!

Your generosity helps students with disabilities build skills, explore their strengths, and prepare for employment and greater independence.

We were grateful to welcome your team for the check presentation—and especially appreciate the time you spent with our students and staff!

10/30/2026

🍂Fall Festival 2026 at TSC🍁

Carving out another annual traditon, TSC participants were festive and fall-ready! They wove textile autumn decorations, created sparkling edible pumpkin patches, used functional math skills at the estimation station, put the fine in fine motor with festive friendship bracelets- and showed creativity as well as self-expression through singing, dancing and large format teamwork challenges!

10/28/2026

Do you have suggestions to improve hone & community-based services, transportation, access to transportation, housing and other critical needs? Come in to a Community Forum sponsored by the PA Statewide Independent Living Council. It will happen on Thursday, October 29th at MyCIL, 1142 Sanderson Avenue, Scranton. If you can't attend, your input can still be provided by the ways listed below. We hope you'll join us!

10/28/2026

💙♿ Real inclusion means having a seat at the table - and a voice that is heard.

Who better to shape the future of disability services than the people who use them?

Across Pennsylvania, people with disabilities are advocating for greater accessibility, stronger community supports, and more opportunities to live independently.

At MyCIL, we believe lived experience isn't just valuable input — it's essential to developing policies, programs, and communities that truly meet people's needs.

Independent living is rooted in a simple but powerful principle: **People with disabilities have the right to make decisions about their own lives.**

That means having a voice, having choices, and being included wherever decisions are made.

Need support advocating for yourself or addressing barriers to independence?
MyCIL's Independent Living team provides individual and systems advocacy, self-advocacy guidance, and connections to community resources to help people with disabilities exercise their rights and pursue their goals.

📞 Connect with MyCIL at 570-344-7211 / [email protected] to learn more!

💙 Nothing About Us Without Us!**

10/27/2026

We remember Bob White, who ran his COLTS paratransit van with humor and compassion as he transported many of us across Lackawanna County. RIP Wh**ey.

💙 Remembering Robert “Bob” White 💙

It is with heavy hearts that the COLTS family mourns the passing of our friend and former colleague, Robert “Bob” White, who passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 23, 2026.

Bob began his career with COLTS as a Shared Ride Operator in December 2013 and faithfully served our community for more than 12 years before retiring in March 2026.

Funny, kind, and generous, Bob had a way of making those around him smile. Whether he was sharing a laugh with coworkers or helping the passengers who depended on him, Bob brought warmth, humor, and compassion to his work and the people around him.

Being a Shared Ride Operator is about more than providing transportation. It's about making connections, showing kindness, and making a difference in people's lives. Bob embodied those qualities, and we are grateful for the many years he dedicated to COLTS and our community.

We extend our deepest sympathies to Bob's wife, Kathy, his children, family, friends, and all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Once part of the COLTS family, always part of the COLTS family.

Rest in peace, Bob. Thank you for the laughter, the memories, and the kindness you shared with so many. You will be deeply missed. 💙

10/26/2026

♿ Accessibility Isn't Just About Getting In. It's About Being Included.

Across Pennsylvania, people with disabilities continue to encounter barriers in everyday life - from inaccessible public spaces and transportation to communication and service systems that don't meet their needs.

True accessibility means more than meeting minimum requirements.

It means being able to participate fully, independently, and with dignity in the communities we call home.

At MyCIL, we advocate for communities where accessibility is built into the way we design spaces, deliver services, and create opportunities.

Want to make your business or community more accessible? MyCIL's Independent Living team can help! From accessibility audits and ADA compliance guidance to disability awareness training and identifying practical solutions to remove barriers, we work with organizations to create more inclusive spaces and services.

📞 Contact MyCIL at 570-344-7211 or [email protected] to learn more.

💙 An accessible community is a stronger community for everyone.

10/23/2026

🧠💼 Different Minds. Valuable Talents. Stronger Workplaces.

There's no single way to think, learn, communicate, or solve problems - and that's a strength.

Neurodivergent employees bring diverse perspectives, creativity, analytical thinking, and valuable skills to the workplace.

During National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we're recognizing the importance of workplaces that embrace different ways of thinking and working.

That means looking beyond traditional hiring practices, providing accommodations when needed, and creating environments where individuals can use their strengths.

💙 The goal isn't to make everyone work the same way. It's to create workplaces where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

10/21/2026

📚♿ Nearly 1 in 5 public school students have an IEP or 504 plan.

That's a powerful reminder of just how important accessibility, accommodations, and individualized support are in education.

Every student deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed in an environment that recognizes their strengths and meets their needs.

At MyCIL, we believe building independence starts early. When students have the tools, support, and opportunities to advocate for themselves, we're helping lay the foundation for greater independence and choice throughout their lives.

💙 Inclusion isn't about giving everyone the same thing. It's about ensuring everyone has what they need to succeed.

10/20/2026

💼♿ Ability Is Everywhere. Opportunity Should Be, Too.

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), a time to recognize the talents, contributions, and value people with disabilities bring to our workplaces.

But meaningful inclusion goes beyond hiring.

It means creating accessible workplaces, providing reasonable accommodations, offering opportunities for advancement, and recognizing the unique strengths every employee brings.

At MyCIL, we believe employment is about more than earning a paycheck. It's about independence, financial security, community participation, and having greater control over your future.

💙 Inclusion isn't just about opening doors. It's about ensuring everyone has the opportunity to succeed once they're inside.

Want to make your workplace more accessible and inclusive? MyCIL's Independent Living team can help! From ADA compliance guidance and accessibility assessments to disability awareness, sensitivity, and inclusion training, we provide practical tools to help organizations identify barriers and create more welcoming environments for everyone.

📞 Contact MyCIL at 570-344-7211 to learn more!