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CILCP DIRECTOR TO ADDRESS ACCESSIBILITY OF THE CAPITOL ON WGAL'S NEWS 8 AT 6 Theotis Braddy explains the dangers people with disabilities might face when trying to exit the Capitol building during an emergency "WGAL is going to investigate how safe the Capitol's emergency evacuation plan is for a person in a wheelchair on News 8 at 6 on Tuesday, May 17."   (Camp Hill, PA) - The Center for Independent Living of Central Pennsylvania (CILCP) announced today that Theotis Braddy, Executive Director, will appear on WGAL News 8 at 6 on Tuesday, May 17, 2005. The previously filmed segment focuses on the accessibility of the Pennsylvania Capitol building, especially during an emergency. For people using a wheelchair, there is only one way to enter and exit the building. WGAL is going to investigate how safe the Capitol's emergency evacuation plan is for a person in a wheelchair. While the Capitol meets all ADA guidelines, like other older buildings it is still not the easiest for people with disabilities. "There are some areas of the Capitol that could use accessibility improvements," Braddy said. "Since it is an older building, these improvements are somewhat difficult. The Capitol staff has always been very cooperative when it comes to accessibility and has made a number of improvements in recent history." CILCP provides accessibility consultation services to businesses and organizations throughout Central Pennsylvania. They have worked with businesses of all sizes, from the Giant Center to local bank branches. 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 has worked with state government officials in the past. Governor Edward G. Rendell recently named him to the Governor's Advisory Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. He was appointed to serve as a Commissioner for the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission in 1998. 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. 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