Three Rivers Center for Independent Living (TRCIL) 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.  To learn more about our Center, watch Beyond Boundaries: An OnQ Series.

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.

Read more about the Americans with Disabilities Act.

TRCIL’s United Way Contribution Number is 1304.

A computer lab is now available  at TRCIL’s Pittsburgh office, to assist consumers in practicing  basic computer skills. One to one support will be provided on site at the Pittsburgh office in the lab for approved consumers.

For more information or to schedule a training session please call Cindy Williams at 412-371-7700 x 136

A new project of the Institute on Disabilities at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA called “Get REAL-Regional Education Assisting Life Long Learning” is bringing magnification technologies to select bookmobiles to locations across Pennsylvania.

Visitors to the bookmobiles will find a portable video magnifier, designed to make reading easier for people with visual impairment such as age-related macular degeneration.  Bookmobile staff members have been trained to help patrons use the equipment, and provide other resources as needed.

Funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and with funds from the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation’s Independent Living Older Blind Program, and in partnership with the Office of Commonwealth Libraries, the Get REAL project will help ensure the full inclusion of all people, especially those with disabilities.  According to 2009 statistics, 15% of Pennsylvania’s urban population, and 17% of its rural population, was aged 65 or older. Since it is this population that is most affected by vision loss, it is imperative that public spaces, such as libraries and bookmobiles, be fully accessible.

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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 Paula Mullen @ 412.371.7700 ext. 120 or 1.800.633.4588 or TTY 412.371.6230.