Welcome to ARCIL

Since 1990, the Anthracite Region Center for Independent Living Ltd. (ARCIL) has been a community based, consumer controlled, nonprofit corporation. ARCIL serves all types and ages of people with disabilities in Carbon, Luzerne and Schuylkill Counties.

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Information and Referral Services

Learn how ARCIL can help answer your questions about support services, government benefits, adaptive equipment, accessibility and other topics related to disabilities.

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Advocacy

ARCIL can help you when you encounter barriers because of your disability.

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Peer Support

Discover how an ARCIL peer helper can help you by sharing their experiences and offering support to others.

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Skills Training

If you or someone you know need help learning skills to become more independent, a knowledgeable staff member can provide assistance in your home to acquire those skills.

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Transportation

ARCIL manages the Wheels on Wheels accessible transportation service for the Anthracite Region Greater Hazleton Area.

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Support Groups

We have support groups that meet monthly in Carbon, Schuylkill, and Luzerne Counties. For additional information call our office.

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Volunteers Needed

ARCIL also needs members of the community to volunteer for various jobs in our office and events throughout the year. Anyone with a disability who has time to help others may inquire about becoming a peer helper. Training will be provided.

Mission: To enable people with disabilities to live as independently as possible.