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CARLISLE ACT RECOGNIZES THE SADLER HEALTH CENTER FOR ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS Health Center takes proactive steps toward improving building accessibility including adding a power door Accessible Communities Today (ACT) of Carlisle is the Center for Independent Living of Central Pennsylvania's (CILCP) grassroots advocacy group to help businesses in the area comply to Americans with Disabilities Act regulations.   (Camp Hill, PA) - Accessible Communities Today (ACT) of Carlisle, the Center for Independent Living of Central Pennsylvania's (CILCP) grassroots advocacy group that helps businesses in that area comply to Americans with Disabilities Act regulations, recently presented a Certificate of Recognition to the Sadler Health Center at 100 North Hanover Street in Carlisle on November 29, 2004 at 2 p.m. ACT recognized the health center for recently improved access to the facility's main entrance. Sadler's staff is also working on ways to create greater maneuverability to access the building's sidewalk ramp and entrance. It is ACT's goal to assist businesses and show surrounding communities how important it is to meet ADA regulations. "We want to recognize the efforts of organizations like the Sadler Health Center Corporation," Pam Auer, CILCP's community organizer said. "They have proven that they are concerned about the health and well being of the Carlisle Community." According to Mrs. Auer, ACT will be recognizing more businesses throughout the mid-state for improving building accessibility. Because of the scope of the health center's services, the improvements will be important to both residents and people who work in the area. "The Sadler Health Center provides a wide variety of healthcare services needed by people with disabilities. By improving accessibility they have ensured that all patients can access their services," Auer said. The Sadler Health Center provides comprehensive primary medical care, dental care and mental health services. Established in the early 1980's, the health center evolved as part of the charitable mission of the Carlisle Hospital and Health Services. The Sadler Health Center Corporation, which now owns and operates the center, was officially incorporated on October 25, 2002 and commenced operations in June 19, 2003. During the first six months in 2003, the health center served 1,855 patient visits with medical care and 1,319 patient visits with dental care. "Our staff members are very pleased to be able to accommodate this need and offer more convenience for Sadler patients with disabilities," Puspa Das, Executive Director for the Sadler Center, said. For more information on ACT contact Pam Auer at 731-1900 or 1-800-323-6060. 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