WELCOME TO OUR

CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING

THREE RIVERS CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING is a non-residential, non-profit, community-based human service organization.  Its purpose is to assist people with disabilities to lead self-directed and productive lives within the community.  TRCIL is a Center for Independent Living (CIL), as defined from Section 702 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.  Empowerment through knowledge changes lives.

Our Mission is:

To empower people with disabilities to enjoy self-directed, personally meaningful lives by providing outstanding consumer-controlled services and by advocating for effective community change.

Our Vision is:

A world in which all physical, attitudinal, communication and systems barriers are eliminated and people with disabilities have equal opportunities and the right to full participation in society. 

Click here to read more about the Americans with Disabilities Act.

BECOME A VOLUNTEER PEER MENTOR!

• Are you a person with a disability who has successfully achieved independence and is willing to assist others to achieve their own goals?
• Are you a good listener?
• Can you act as a role model, sharing your experiences and resources?
• Can you provide emotional support to people who are struggling with disability-related issues?

If so, become a VOLUNTEER PEER MENTOR.  Training provided.  For more information, call Michala Smith @ 412.371.7700 ext. 181 or 1.800.633.4588 or TTY 412.371.6230.

Join TRCIL at MobilityWorks’ Annual Mobility Expo and Vendor Fair on October 14, 2010 @ 1090 Mosside Boulevard, Wall PA  15148.  For more information, call 412.824.8091 or email ask@mobilityworks.  Visit http://www.mobilityworks.com/mobilityexpo.php.

Performance by Pittsburgh Playback Theatre in collaboration with and sponsored by TRCIL, The Pittsburgh Commission on Human Relations and the Fair Housing Partnership of Greater Pittsburgh.  “A series of vignettes designed to move you to smile, frown, think…and, hopefully, also take action.”  Engage in dramatic dialogue about housing choice and discrimination in our city. 

Monday, September 13, 2010, 7 p.m. @ Frick Fine Arts Bldg, Oakland (Forbes Avenue, University of Pittsburgh campus, across from the Main Carnegie Library in Oakland). 

RSVP by calling TRCIL, 412.371.7700 ext. 170 or TTY 412.371.6230 or email awhite@trcil.org.  Accessible location.  Accommodations can be arranged with 7 days advance notice.  Please indicate the need for a reasonable accommodation when you RSVP.  Free and open to the public.

Thursday, September 30, 2010 at the Omni William Penn Hotel.  Reception with entertainment by jazz legend Etta Cox at 5:30 pm.  Dinner, 30 Year Retrospective and Independence Awards from 6:45 – 9 pm.  WTAE Anchor, Sally Wiggin is Mistress of Ceremony.  W.D. (Bill) Chrisner, TRCIL’s former Executive Director, is Keynote Speaker.  For more information about tickets and/or sponsorship opportunities, contact Marilyn Caye, Director of Development, at 412.371.7700 ext. 217 or TTY 412.371.6230.  Sponsorship Flyer: http://trcil.myfastsite.net/2010/07/23/trcils-30th-anniversary-celebration-annual-disability-pride-dinner/sponsorship-flyer-for-website/

 Provide your own life’s ‘tips’ for survival…

• Do you have a tip to share which helps you in your everyday life?
• Have you read something that has helped you in a crisis?
• Maybe you have created a plan or system to make life easier?
• Do you have information you wish to share about food, sports, finances?

Post the details here for all to see.  Share your secret for Living Well.