Voices For Independence/TRPIL opens a new community center in downtown Washington In December Voices for Independence TRPIL held grand opening event for their new program and community center, located at 42 West Maiden Street Washington, PA 15300. With each organization having served individuals with disabilities for over 30 years, they are looking forward to offering even more support to Westen Pennsylvanians, together Headquartered in Erie, PA, Voices for Independence is a Center for Independent Living (CI), offering a wide variety of disability related services and resources Now affiliated with TRML, fellowCIL who are headquartered in Washington, PA. Mices for Independence in bringing additional services to the southwest region of Ponnylvania for both organizations. "Voices for number on disability urce week, we have activities such an Whether you're interested in receiving services for yourself or a loved one, looking for a job as a caregiver, or if you simply want to learn more about what we provide to our community, we want you to think of Voices for Independence and make the call today." In addition to the aforementioned services, employment services are also available for those looking to either join or re-enter the workforce "There are a lot of misconceptions about working with a disability We have dedicated stuff on hand who can help people navigate that process Individuals even have the option to access the internet and utilize computers in the building's UPMC Health Plan Istemet Cafe space cooking class, which is held in a new, fully-accessible kitchen area. We also have movie days, to promote socialization. There's even a fully accessible gym invide our new UPMC Health Plan W Center The UPMC Health Plan wellness center is a large upgrade from the previous space at the organization's former location, in which individuals with disabilities can meet with dedicated personal trainers and begin exercising using adaptive equipment. This is all available to the public if you have a disability and are interested in leaming more about what we can do for you, please contact us today Independence began an affiliation with TRPIL back in late 2019, when our CEO, Shona Eakin, was asked by TRPIU's former CEO to take her place upon retirement TRPIL had already been working hard to get the former YWCA building renovated before the affiliation, and to see it finally come to fruition has been nothing short of rewarding for staff, donors, and the community alike. Eakin is no stranger to the ares, having grown up in Lone Pine and working at TRPIL before moving to Erie and assuming the role of CEO at Voices for Independence While TRPIL still provides individual disabilities with services such as assistive technology, skls vaining per counseling, advocacy, transition, and We're beyond excited for this information & referral, Voices for Johnson went on to note that program and community center Independence is offering support in there is no one to take part in to finally be open and available to regard to in-home care,nuning home nearly any activity or to meet with the public, in the way that we have transition, and home modifications, staff to learn more. We are now intended for so long." said Steve Johnson explained, "We try want offering activities regularly at the John, Director of Marketing to become Westers Pennsylvania's new Washington location Every Voices for Independence TRPIL The new programs and community center is fully accessible, allowing for individuals with dist easily visit and take a puided our throughout the building, moet with staff, and attend functions. To lea more about Voices for Independence or to schedule a visit, visit www. viciong or call (724) 223-5115 DO YOU HAVE A DISABILITY? CONTACT US TODAY TO SEE WHAT WE CAN DO FOR YOU! We are NOW OPEN and offering the following services: - Personal Assistance Services - Nursing Home Transition Home Modifications Accessible Fitness Employment Services - Assistive Technology -Skills Training Peer Counseling - Advocacy Voices for Independence/TRP's New Program & Community Center Come visit us at our new location, now providing regularly scheduled, fully-accessible activities! CONTACT US AT 724-223-5115 TO LEARN MORE, SCHEDULE A VISIT, OR APPLY TO BE A CAREGIVER! 42 W MAIDEN ST, WASHINGTON, PA 15301 WWW.VFICIL.ORG | WWW.TRPIL.COM Voices For Independence / TRPIL opens a new community center in downtown Washington In December Voices for Independence TRPIL held grand opening event for their new program and community center , located at 42 West Maiden Street Washington , PA 15300. With each organization having served individuals with disabilities for over 30 years , they are looking forward to offering even more support to Westen Pennsylvanians , together Headquartered in Erie , PA , Voices for Independence is a Center for Independent Living ( CI ) , offering a wide variety of disability related services and resources Now affiliated with TRML , fellowCIL who are headquartered in Washington , PA . Mices for Independence in bringing additional services to the southwest region of Ponnylvania for both organizations . " Voices for number on disability urce week , we have activities such an Whether you're interested in receiving services for yourself or a loved one , looking for a job as a caregiver , or if you simply want to learn more about what we provide to our community , we want you to think of Voices for Independence and make the call today . " In addition to the aforementioned services , employment services are also available for those looking to either join or re - enter the workforce " There are a lot of misconceptions about working with a disability We have dedicated stuff on hand who can help people navigate that process Individuals even have the option to access the internet and utilize computers in the building's UPMC Health Plan Istemet Cafe space cooking class , which is held in a new , fully - accessible kitchen area . We also have movie days , to promote socialization . There's even a fully accessible gym invide our new UPMC Health Plan W Center The UPMC Health Plan wellness center is a large upgrade from the previous space at the organization's former location , in which individuals with disabilities can meet with dedicated personal trainers and begin exercising using adaptive equipment . This is all available to the public if you have a disability and are interested in leaming more about what we can do for you , please contact us today Independence began an affiliation with TRPIL back in late 2019 , when our CEO , Shona Eakin , was asked by TRPIU's former CEO to take her place upon retirement TRPIL had already been working hard to get the former YWCA building renovated before the affiliation , and to see it finally come to fruition has been nothing short of rewarding for staff , donors , and the community alike . Eakin is no stranger to the ares , having grown up in Lone Pine and working at TRPIL before moving to Erie and assuming the role of CEO at Voices for Independence While TRPIL still provides individual disabilities with services such as assistive technology , skls vaining per counseling , advocacy , transition , and We're beyond excited for this information & referral , Voices for Johnson went on to note that program and community center Independence is offering support in there is no one to take part in to finally be open and available to regard to in - home care , nuning home nearly any activity or to meet with the public , in the way that we have transition , and home modifications , staff to learn more . We are now intended for so long . " said Steve Johnson explained , " We try want offering activities regularly at the John , Director of Marketing to become Westers Pennsylvania's new Washington location Every Voices for Independence TRPIL The new programs and community center is fully accessible , allowing for individuals with dist easily visit and take a puided our throughout the building , moet with staff , and attend functions . To lea more about Voices for Independence or to schedule a visit , visit www . viciong or call ( 724 ) 223-5115 DO YOU HAVE A DISABILITY ? CONTACT US TODAY TO SEE WHAT WE CAN DO FOR YOU ! We are NOW OPEN and offering the following services : - Personal Assistance Services - Nursing Home Transition Home Modifications Accessible Fitness Employment Services - Assistive Technology -Skills Training Peer Counseling - Advocacy Voices for Independence / TRP's New Program & Community Center Come visit us at our new location , now providing regularly scheduled , fully - accessible activities ! CONTACT US AT 724-223-5115 TO LEARN MORE , SCHEDULE A VISIT , OR APPLY TO BE A CAREGIVER ! 42 W MAIDEN ST , WASHINGTON , PA 15301 WWW.VFICIL.ORG | WWW.TRPIL.COM