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PA PLANNING ASSOCIATION ASKS CILCP TO REVIEW ACCESSIBILITY THROUGHOUT HARRISBURG Center for Independent Living of Central Pennsylvania to take walking tour of city and explain appropriate accessibility standards Theotis Braddy CILCP Executive Director   (Camp Hill, PA) - As part of the Pennsylvania Planning Association 2004 Annual Conference, the Center for Independent Living of Central Pennsylvania (CILCP) will conduct a tour of Harrisburg on Tuesday, November 9, 2004 to present appropriate accessibility standards and point out situations that are not truly accessible to people with disabilities. "We are encouraged that Harrisburg officials are taking the necessary steps to promote accessibility throughout the city," said Theotis Braddy, executive director for the CILCP. "Together we can help make the capital city accessible, comfortable and accommodating for all Pennsylvanians." CILCP, a nonprofit organization established to advance the rights of people with disabilities through the elimination and prevention of barriers, has helped numerous businesses and organizations address accessibility issues. The organization's Independent Living Consultant Services support and enhance the efforts of local advocacy groups throughout the Commonwealth by providing consultation and technical assistance, information, resource provision and networking. A major objective of this project is to involve numerous people with disabilities in working toward system change, capacity building and advocacy. Recently, CILCP advised GIANT Center staff on issues such as parking, seating options for people with disabilities and their guests, and provided sensitivity training for the staff. Businesses can contact John Tassone for more information regarding the organization's Independent Living Consultant Services. The Pennsylvania Planning Association (PPA) is a chapter of the American Planning Association (APA). PPA is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization for professional planners and planning officials, as well as other organizations and individuals interested in planning. With about 1,300 members, PPA promotes planning at all levels of the Commonwealth through workshops, meetings, an annual conference, legislative monitoring, and public awareness efforts. 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