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PA GOVERNOR APPOINTS CILCP DIRECTOR TO FITNESS AND SPORTS ADVISORY COUNCIL Center for Independent Living Executive Director Theotis Braddy to serve on the Governor's Advisory Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Theotis Braddy CILCP Executive Director   (Camp Hill, PA) - The Center for Independent Living of Central Pennsylvania announced today that Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell has appointed Theotis Braddy, Executive Director, to the Governor's Advisory Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. Braddy will serve on the Council, which consists of 15 members representing various groups. At the age of 15 Braddy became a person with a disability following a high school football accident. He has advocated on behalf of people with disabilities for more than 25 years. "Physical fitness should be an important aspect of all Pennsylvanian's lives, including people with disabilities," Braddy said. "Our goal is to promote the health of Pennsylvanians through physical activity." The mission of the Governor's Advisory Council on Physical Fitness and Sports is to improve the quality of life for all Pennsylvanians by promoting healthy lifestyles through increased participation in physical activity and by supporting the cooperative efforts of schools, communities, businesses and health institutions. "Braddy will make an excellent addition to the Council on Physical Fitness which works on behalf of every person in the Commonwealth who is interested in leading a healthier and more physical lifestyle," Governor Rendell said. "His expertise with working with persons with disabilities is also a welcome addition to the Council." The Council formed in 1976, and has developed as a result of encouragement from the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, and concern about Pennsylvanians' fitness level and lifestyles in an increasingly technological age. The Council serves as a promotion and advocacy group composed of 15 volunteers appointed by the Governor, representing various sectors, including but not limited to business and labor, amateur and professional sports, education, local and state governments, other state agencies, persons with special needs and the general public. Braddy was hired in 1988 to establish and administer the CILCP. As Executive Director, Mr. Braddy has created an independent living center that has become a strong and growing voice for persons with disabilities. Braddy serves on a number of boards and committees. He was appointed by the Governor in 1998 to serve as a Commissioner for the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission. Braddy has a Masters degree in Social Work from Temple University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work from Edinboro University. The Center for Independent Living of Central Pennsylvania is a nonprofit, nonresidential organization established for and by people with disabilities and serves Cumberland, Dauphin, Perry, Mifflin, and Juniata counties. CILCP's vision is to empower people with disabilities to fully participate in all aspects of society. For more information on the CILCP visit www.cilcp.org or contact Nathan Pigott at 717-975-2148 or via email at npigott@hersheyphilbin.com. Back to the Newsroom