Roads to Freedom Center for Independent Living

09/08/2026

WELCOME HOME, WILLIAM! 🏠

Please join us in welcoming William home! 🎉

After spending time in nursing facilities, William has successfully transitioned back to living in the community, where he is excited to begin this next chapter and enjoy the independence he worked so hard to regain.

William is looking forward to getting out, being social, and reconnecting with the things and people he loves. One of those things? Music! 🎶 William loves playing multiple instruments and can’t wait to pick up his guitar again and play alongside his friends.

His journey is a wonderful reminder that living in a nursing facility does not have to be permanent. With the right supports, resources, and advocacy, people can have options to return to—and thrive in—their communities.

Roads to Freedom is honored to have played a part in William’s transition and is grateful for the opportunity to support him and others as they work toward greater independence.

Welcome home, William! We hope this new chapter is filled with music, friendship, independence, and plenty of opportunities to do the things you love! 🎸🎶

09/08/2026

SENIOR EXPO IS TOMORROW!

Heading to Knoebels Amusement Resort tomorrow? Be sure to stop by and see Roads to Freedom Center for Independent Living & Tech OWL - Technology for Our Whole Lives. We’ll be at the Senior Expo hosted by Senator Lynda Culver and PA State Rep. JoAnne Stehr.

📅 Wednesday, September 9, 2026
⏰ 11 AM–1 PM
📍 Knoebels Amusement Resort – Pavilion J
📌 391 Knoebels Blvd., Elysburg, PA

Come say hi and learn more about independent living services, assistive technology, and resources available to help you stay connected and independent!

The expo is FREE and will feature exhibitors from government agencies and senior citizen organizations, plus lunch, door prizes, and health screenings!

We can’t wait to see you tomorrow!

08/30/2026

🏡 HOME SWEET HOME: YOUR COMMUNITY. YOUR CHOICE!! ✊🏽♿️

Where we live — and with whom we live — should never be determined by disability.

At Roads to Freedom Center for Independent Living, we believe community living is more than a service or program. It is a civil right.

People with disabilities have the right to choose where and how we live, to direct our own lives, and to receive the supports we need in our own homes and communities — not institutions!

That is why we are proud to share NACDD's Home Sweet Home: Your Community. Your Choice. campaign.

As protections for community living face renewed threats, this is a time for all of us — people with disabilities, families, advocates, neighbors, policymakers, and communities — to speak up.

📣 Talk to your lawmakers.
🤝 Talk to your neighbors.
🏡 Defend home and community-based services.
♿ Support real choice, control, and self-determination.
✊ And keep fighting until institutionalization is no longer treated as an acceptable answer to disability.

Our homes. Our communities. Our lives. Our choice.

Because people with disabilities don't belong in institutions!!

We belong everywhere.

HCBS. You might have heard this term before. It stands for Home and Community-based Services. What it really means is “Medicaid home care.” It’s through these services, people can live, work, play, worship, engage, and contribute to their community.

The new DOJ opinion says that federal disability laws may not require states to provide services that would allow people to live in their communities – meaning that it could be harder to get services and avoid being locked up in institutions.

We have come too far to turn back.

Learn more here: https://nacdd.org/home-sweet-home/

08/26/2026

🌳☀️ Come See Us at Picnic in the Park TOMORROW!

We’re excited to join our friends at Center for Community Resources for their 2nd Annual Picnic in the Park Resource Fair!

📅 Thursday, August 27
⏰ 11 AM–2 PM
📍 Park Place — 800 West Fourth St., Williamsport, PA

This FREE community event brings agencies from across the area together to showcase the programs, services, and resources available throughout Lycoming and Clinton Counties.

Visit our table to connect with representatives from Roads to Freedom and TechOWL! 👋 Learn about local disability resources, assistive technology, equipment reuse, the AT Lending Library, and services that support independent living.

Come learn something new, connect with local organizations, and discover what your community has to offer!

We’ll see you at the park! 🌳

08/25/2026

Clinton County, we’re coming your way tomorrow! 🎉

Roads to Freedom Center for Independent Living will be at the 2026 Senior Expo Fair, and we hope you’ll stop by to say hello! 👋

📅 Wednesday, August 26, 2026
⏰ 10 AM–1 PM
📍 Clinton County Community Center – STEP, Inc.

Stop by our table to learn more about Roads to Freedom and Tech OWL - Technology for Our Whole Lives, including independent living services, assistive technology, equipment reuse, the Assistive Technology Lending Library, and other resources that can help you stay independent and connected!

A big thank you to PA State Rep. Stephanie Borowicz for sponsoring this event!

We can’t wait to see you there!

08/20/2026

We’re headed to RecFest 2026! 🏀♿️

Come hang out with Roads to Freedom at Penn State Health RecFest 2026 on Saturday, August 22, from 1–4 PM at Spooky Nook Sports Complex in Manheim, PA!

This FREE, inclusive event is all about recreation, connection, and opportunities for people of all abilities. Check out adaptive sports, inclusive wellness activities, life skills programs, community resources, and more!

💙 We’ll be there too! Stop by our table, say hi, meet the team, and learn more about the programs and resources Roads to Freedom has to offer.

Bring your family, friends, caregivers, and your curiosity—and come see what’s possible when recreation and inclusion come together!

📍 Spooky Nook Sports Complex | Manheim, PA
📅 August 22, 2026
⏰ 1–4 PM
🎟️ FREE — advance registration is required - scan the QR code in the pic!

We can’t wait to see you there! 👋💙

08/12/2026

Make Your Documents Work for Everyone!

Want to create documents that are easier for everyone - including people with disabilities - to read, navigate, and understand? Join the upcoming webinar presented by Leilani Carlson, Maine CITE Director:

💻 Creating Accessible Documents – The Basics (Part 1)
📅 September 9, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM–12:00 PM ET
Learn practical tips for:
🔤 Fonts, formatting & color contrast
🔗 Accessible hyperlinks & document navigation
🖼️ Alt-text for images
✅ Using accessibility checkers—and what they might miss
Accessibility starts with the way we create information. Learn the basics. Build it better. Make it accessible!

Date: September 9, 2026Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm ET Program Description Everyone benefits from content that is easy to use and understand. Making a great document is more than just typing the correct words. To make sure your information can reach the largest number of people, the document needs to b...

08/12/2026

Need Assistive Technology but not sure how to pay for it? We’ve got a resource to share!

The Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation PATF has released the newest edition of “Funding Your Assistive Technology: A Guide to Funding Resources in Pennsylvania.”

This helpful guide walks Pennsylvanians through the AT funding process, including:

🔹 Choosing the right assistive technology
🔹 Developing a funding strategy
🔹 Exploring waiver programs and other funding resources
🔹 Understanding options for paying for AT
🔹 Planning and saving for the technology you need

Whether you’re just starting to explore AT or looking for ways to fund a device you need, this guide is a great place to start!

📖 Check out the newest edition today:
patf.us/funding-your-assistive-technology-pdf/

The right technology can open doors to greater independence, and knowing how to fund it is an important first step!

After years of work, we’re proud to introduce the newest edition of ‘Funding Your Assistive Technology: A Guide to Funding Resources in Pennsylvania,’ designed to help Pennsylvanians navigate all things assistive technology and available funding options.

Where do you start when you need assistive technology (AT), and how do you pay for it? Our guide covers it all, including choosing AT, developing a funding strategy, exploring waiver programs and funding resources, and saving for the AT you need.

Check out the newest edition today: patf.us/funding-your-assistive-technology-pdf/