Information and Referral
Independent Living Department
All Centers for Independent Living are responsible for providing information and referrals to individuals with disabilities. Current and accurate information is vital in obtaining prompt connection to needed services and to promote accessibility in local communities. We've created a condensed Berks County-focused resource list to connect you with contact information for area services.
For more information, call today:
610-376-0010
Disability Support Services at College and Universities
Post-Secondary Career Training
Berks Career & Technology Center (Adult Continuing Education)
Reading Area Community College Career Programs (Non-Credit Programs)
Reading Muhlenberg Career & Technology Center (Adult Education Program)
Employment Support
Legislative Information
Links to various organizations with information or analysis on current state or federal legislation:
Pennsylvania Health Access Network
National Council on Independent Living (NCIL)
Miscellaneous Information
List of Food Banks and Food Stamp organizations in the Berks County area.
www.bartabus.com - Information on BARTA services in Berks County for all regular bus transportation and special services.
www.berkstransition.org - Where to get connected for all transition services in Berks County.
Alcoholism Services and Support
Information on Assisted Living from Caring.com
Pennsylvania Association of Area Agencies on Aging
LGBT Center of Greater Reading
PA-LINK: Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRC) are a nationwide effort to take a seamless approach in the way we assist seniors and adults with disabilities who need help with activities of daily living. The ADRC in Pennsylvania is known as the Link.
PA-LINK for Berks, Lancaster, Lebanon Service Areas
Pennsylvania Relay Communication Service for Deaf/Hard-of-hearing
Pennsylvania Relay is a 24-hour service that allows individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind, or have difficulty speaking to communicate freely with friends, family, and businesses. For people who have difficulty hearing or speaking, the simple act of using a telephone can be a challenging and frustrating experience. Whether it's conducting business, speaking to doctors, making appointments or just keeping in touch with family and friends, an inability to communicate over the phone can affect almost every aspect of a person's day-to-day life. Multiple service options are available to fit individual communication needs.
To learn more about the services offered through Pennsylvania Relay, contact customer care:
800.974.1253 (Voice/TTY)
Website: www.PARelay.net
Email: PARelay@HamiltonRelay.com