LOCAL

Baker to host Disability Advocate Feb. 10

Staff Writer
Tri-County Independent

LAKE REGION - Disability advocate Bob Fox, from the Northeast Pennsylvania Center for Independent Living (CIL), will be available at Senator Lisa Baker’s (R-20) Hawley area office on Wednesday, February 10 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to assist individuals with disabilities, ages 18 and over.

Information on a variety of services will be available including attendant care, transportation, employment, skills training, peer counseling, home modification, and community integration. Appointments can be made by calling Baker’s office at 570-226-5960, though walk-ins are welcome. 
“Our CILs do a fantastic job providing support for people with all types of disabilities,” said Baker, who chairs the Senate Labor and Industry Committee. “I encourage those in need to meet with Mr. Fox to see how he might be of assistance.” 
Baker’s district office is located at 2512 Route 6, just east of Hawley in the lower level, rear of the Lake Wallenpaupack Visitors Center.