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Voices for Independence is a Center for Independent Living celebrating 30 years of service, empowering people w/ disabilities and promoting independent living.

Erie, PA
Joined March 2011
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๐Ÿชฉ YOU'VE WAITED LONG ENOUGH, DISCO FANS-- Tickets to the Disco Spectacular 2026 are now LIVE! As always, reserved tables are available in a variety of sizes all around/near the dance floor, and General Admission will be along the West and South sides of the venue, with seats at GA tables being first come, first served. ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Saturday, November 7, from 7pm-11pm at Rainbow Gardens in Erie-- This will be a night filled with the very best disco music, dancing, fun, and all backed by incredible light/video/audio from our good friends at the award-winning Millennium Sound Productions! PLEASE NOTE: This event is 21+ only! To secure your tickets TODAY, visit us over at our Humanitix event page: events.humanitix.com/vfi-202โ€ฆ (while we strongly encourage online purchasing to ensure that you receive your table of choice, we are offering cash sales at the VFI Erie office front desk as well, weekdays from 9am-4pm). ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ๐Ÿค For additional information on tickets, or to sponsor this incredible event, please contact VFI Marketing Director Steve Johnson at (814) 874-0064 or Helen Powers in Development at (814) 332-0349, respectively. ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿ•บ We hope to see you there! #DiscoSpectacular #DiscoSpectacular2026 #Disco #DiscoMusic #DiscoDance #Dance #70s #Bellbottoms #DiscoBall #Groovy #Retro #IWillSurvive #GetDownTonight #StayinAlive #DiscoInferno #SaturdayNightFever #EriePA #Erie #RainbowGardens #MillenniumSound #VFICIL #VoicesForIndependence #IndependentLiving #DisabilityCommunity #DisabilityRights #Disability #Fundraiser
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๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿชฉ You know what's REALLY scary? Missing out on the Disco Spectacular 2026! Sponsored by @NWSB, join us IN JUST 1 WEEK on Saturday, November 7, from 7pm-11pm at Rainbow Gardens in Erie-- it'll be a night filled with the very best disco music, dancing, fun, and all backed by incredible light/video/audio from our good friends at the award-winning @MillenniumSound! ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ TICKETS & TABLES ARE GOING FAST-- Reserved tables are still available in a variety of sizes, and General Admission will be along the West and South sides of the venue, with seats at GA tables being first come, first served. PLEASE NOTE: This event is 21+ only! To secure your tickets TODAY, visit us over at our Humanitix event page: events.humanitix.com/vfi-202โ€ฆ (while we strongly encourage online purchasing to ensure that you receive your table of choice, we are offering cash sales at the VFI Erie office front desk as well, weekdays from 9am-4pm). ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿ•บ We hope to see you there! #DiscoSpectacular #DiscoSpectacular2026 #Disco #DiscoMusic #DiscoDance #Dance #70s #Bellbottoms #DiscoBall #Groovy #Retro #IWillSurvive #GetDownTonight #StayinAlive #DiscoInferno #SaturdayNightFever #EriePA #Erie #RainbowGardens #MillenniumSound #VFICIL #VoicesForIndependence #IndependentLiving #DisabilityCommunity #DisabilityRights #Disability #Fundraiser
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โ™ฟ๐Ÿ’ผ Do you have a disability and you're thinking about entering or re-entering the workforce? There's no better time than now, as we close out the final week of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)-- in fact, you may qualify for FREE employment services through the Ticket to Work Program! ๐Ÿค Our Employment Services department at Voices for Independence is here to help. Call us at the number below to connect with our staff, who can help with: โ€ข Career Exploration โ€ข Resume Development โ€ข Interview Preparation โ€ข Benefits Counseling โ€ข Job Search Assistance โ€ข Ongoing Employment Support & more! ๐Ÿ“ž Contact us to see what Employment Services can do for YOU! โ€ข Erie Office: (814) 874-0064 โ€ข Washington Office: (724) 223-5115 โ€ข Website: vficil.org #TicketToWork #VoicesForIndependence #VFICIL #EmploymentSupport #DisabilityEmployment #CareerSuccess #Employment #Career #NDEAM #NationalDisabilityEmploymentAwarenessMonth #NDEAM2026
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๐Ÿชฉ THE 10-DAY COUNTDOWN HAS BEGUN! Join us for the return of the Disco Spectacular 2026, sponsored by @NWSB! TICKETS & TABLES ARE GOING FAST-- Reserved tables are still available in a variety of sizes, and General Admission will be along the West and South sides of the venue, with seats at GA tables being first come, first served. ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Saturday, November 7, from 7pm-11pm at Rainbow Gardens in Erie-- it'll be a night filled with the very best disco music, dancing, fun, and all backed by incredible light/video/audio from our good friends at the award-winning @MillenniumSound! PLEASE NOTE: This event is 21+ only! To secure your tickets TODAY, visit us over at our Humanitix event page: events.humanitix.com/vfi-202โ€ฆ (while we strongly encourage online purchasing to ensure that you receive your table of choice, we are offering cash sales at the VFI Erie office front desk as well, weekdays from 9am-4pm). ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ๐Ÿค For additional information on tickets, or to sponsor this incredible event, please contact VFI's Steve Johnson in Marketing or Helen Powers in Development respectively, at (814) 874-0064. ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿ•บ We hope to see you there! #DiscoSpectacular #DiscoSpectacular2026 #Disco #DiscoMusic #DiscoDance #Dance #70s #Bellbottoms #DiscoBall #Groovy #Retro #IWillSurvive #GetDownTonight #StayinAlive #DiscoInferno #SaturdayNightFever #EriePA #Erie #RainbowGardens #MillenniumSound #VFICIL #VoicesForIndependence #IndependentLiving #DisabilityCommunity #DisabilityRights #Disability #Fundraiser
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๐Ÿ™Œ We would like to sincerely thank all of our INCREDIBLE Caregivers of the Month from July through September! While we were unable to schedule photos with all of you, we acknowledge your dedication and hard work-- and thank you for your patience! To read all of the nominations which led to these winners, please visit our Facebook, where this post will contain individual photos for each certificate, with that winner's nomination. ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ July 2026 โ€ข Dorothy Murray (Washington) โ€ข Tonya Koch (Altoona) โ€ข Eric Herrman (Erie) ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ August 2026 โ€ข Joseph Carwithen (Washington) โ€ข Whitney Flemings (Erie) ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ September 2026 โ€ข Jason Miller (Franklin) โ€ข Rose Thomas (Washington) โ€ข Tamirah Worthy (Erie) ๐Ÿ“ž If YOU are a current VFI Caregiver and would like to be considered for the Caregiver of the Month award, or if you're a consumer and would like to nominate your caregiver, simply call and speak to your assigned PAS Supervisor directly.
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๐Ÿค ATTN EMPLOYERS: DID YOU KNOW? At Voices for Independence, our Employment Services staff offer inclusive hiring solutions, connecting employers with qualified talent. This process provides: โ€ข Skilled Candidates โ€ข Employment Supports โ€ข Workforce Diversity โ€ข Long-Term Success ๐Ÿ’ผ As we continue to celebrate the final week of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), contact us to see what Employment Services can do for you or your business! โ€ข Erie Office: (814) 874-0064 โ€ข Washington Office: (724) 223-5115 โ€ข Website: vficil.org #TicketToWork #VoicesForIndependence #VFICIL #EmploymentSupport #DisabilityEmployment #CareerSuccess #Employment #Career #NDEAM #NDEAM2026 #NationalDisabilityEmploymentAwarenessMonth
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๐Ÿ’ผ As we close out the final week of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), we recognize that employment is more than a job-- At Voices for Independence, our Employment Services department works with individuals with disabilities who are looking to enter or re-enter the workforce, helping them to: โ€ข Build skills โ€ข Gain confidence โ€ข Increase independence โ€ข Connect with their community ๐Ÿค Contact us to see what Employment Services can do for YOU! โ€ข Erie Office: (814) 874-0064 โ€ข Washington Office: (724) 223-5115 โ€ข Website: vficil.org #TicketToWork #VoicesForIndependence #VFICIL #EmploymentSupport #DisabilityEmployment #CareerSuccess #Employment #Career #NDEAM #NDEAM2026 #NationalDisabilityEmploymentAwarenessMonth
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๐Ÿชฉ We are officially LESS THAN 2 WEEKS AWAY from the return of the Disco Spectacular 2026, sponsored by @NWSB! TICKETS & TABLES ARE GOING FAST-- Reserved tables are still available in a variety of sizes all around/near the dance floor, and General Admission will be along the West and South sides of the venue, with seats at GA tables being first come, first served. ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Join us Saturday, November 7, from 7pm-11pm at Rainbow Gardens in Erie for a night filled with the very best disco music, dancing, fun, and all backed by incredible light/video/audio from our good friends at the award-winning @MillenniumSound! PLEASE NOTE: This event is 21+ only! To secure your tickets TODAY, visit us over at our Humanitix event page: events.humanitix.com/vfi-202โ€ฆ (while we strongly encourage online purchasing to ensure that you receive your table of choice, we are offering cash sales at the VFI Erie office front desk as well, weekdays from 9am-4pm). ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ๐Ÿค For additional information on tickets, or to sponsor this incredible event, please contact VFI's Steve Johnson in Marketing or Helen Powers in Development respectively, at (814) 874-0064. ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿ•บ We hope to see you there! #DiscoSpectacular #DiscoSpectacular2026 #Disco #DiscoMusic #DiscoDance #Dance #70s #Bellbottoms #DiscoBall #Groovy #Retro #IWillSurvive #GetDownTonight #StayinAlive #DiscoInferno #SaturdayNightFever #EriePA #Erie #RainbowGardens #MillenniumSound #VFICIL #VoicesForIndependence #IndependentLiving #DisabilityCommunity #DisabilityRights #Disability #Fundraiser
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โšก๏ธ๐Ÿฆธ There's no better time than on the day of our annual VFI Erie Halloween Party to shout out our "Mighty PHARE Grant Power Rangers" team! Shauna, Stephany, Becky, Jonathan (and therapy dog Marlin) have all been working hard to help facilitate funding from the PHARE Grant straight to our dedicated VFI caregivers. ๐Ÿ’ต Are you a current VFI caregiver in need of financial support for rent, utilities, pest control, or transportation? Visit vficil.org/phare/ today to learn more about the PHARE Grant and how it can help YOU! Thanks again to our incredible team for all that they do!
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๐Ÿช˜ We had an INCREDIBLE time this past week with Jay Nowacinski, who led our very first Drum Circle event here at the VFI Erie office! Check out a few photos of all the fun below, and be sure to mark your calendar for next month's Drum Circle activity on November 11, from 1pm-2pm-- RSVPs are a must, so call Tiff or Rachel at (814) 983-9634 to reserve your spot. Thanks again to Jay-- we're looking forward to next time!
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๐ŸŽฎ We would like to thank everyone who came out for our first-ever VFI Game Night at the Erie office last week! Gamers enjoyed rounds of Mario Kart World on the Nintendo Switch 2 and Madden 27 on the PlayStation 5-- we look forward to playing again with all of you soon!
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๐Ÿชฉ We are officially LESS THAN 3 WEEKS AWAY from the return of the Disco Spectacular 2026 and TICKETS ARE MOVING FAST! As always, reserved tables are available in a variety of sizes all around/near the dance floor, and General Admission will be along the West and South sides of the venue, with seats at GA tables being first come, first served. ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Saturday, November 7, from 7pm-11pm at Rainbow Gardens in Erie-- This will be a night filled with the very best disco music, dancing, fun, and all backed by incredible light/video/audio from our good friends at the award-winning Millennium Sound Productions! PLEASE NOTE: This event is 21+ only! To secure your tickets TODAY, visit us over at our Humanitix event page: events.humanitix.com/vfi-202โ€ฆ (while we strongly encourage online purchasing to ensure that you receive your table of choice, we are offering cash sales at the VFI Erie office front desk as well, weekdays from 9am-4pm). ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ๐Ÿค For additional information on tickets, or to sponsor this incredible event, please contact VFI's Steve Johnson in Marketing or Helen Powers in Development respectively, at (814) 874-0064. ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿ•บ We hope to see you there! #DiscoSpectacular #DiscoSpectacular2026 #Disco #DiscoMusic #DiscoDance #Dance #70s #Bellbottoms #DiscoBall #Groovy #Retro #IWillSurvive #GetDownTonight #StayinAlive #DiscoInferno #SaturdayNightFever #EriePA #Erie #RainbowGardens #MillenniumSound #VFICIL #VoicesForIndependence #IndependentLiving #DisabilityCommunity #DisabilityRights #Disability #Fundraiser
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๐Ÿ—“ Can you believe that we are halfway through October already?! To help plan ahead for next month, we're proud to present our VFI November 2026 Activities Calendar! As always, the calendar features all activities through our group peer support programs in our Erie office! Check out the direct links below for either a full-size image or a text-based calendar, to learn more about what the Erie office has planned! ๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ Large-format Image: vficil.org/wp-content/uploadโ€ฆ ๐Ÿ“ Text-based Calendar: vficil.org/wp-content/uploadโ€ฆ โœ… Please note-- for any questions, information, or to RSVP, simply contact Tiff or Rachel at (814) 983-9634. We hope to see you all soon!
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๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿณ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿณ DON'T FORGET-- you can bring in your best pumpkin dish and take part in our upcoming Pumpkin-Themed Baking Competition, right here at our VFI Erie office! We're looking forward to seeing (and tasting) all of your entries next Friday, October 23, from 12:30pm-2pm, with prizes being awarded to the top competitors! For more details or to register for this event, please call Tiff or Rachel at (814) 983-9634!
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๐Ÿšจ ATTN ERIE-AREA FRIENDS: Unfortunately, due to expected weather, we are forced to cancel our consumer trip to Port Farms on Friday, October 16. If we are able to reschedule, we will let you know. In the meantime, our Activities Department will be in-office tomorrow, so feel free to visit and have fun with us here! ๐Ÿ™ Thank you for your understanding!
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๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Ready to explore employment? If you receive SSI or SSDI benefits, Voices for Independence can help through the Ticket to Work Program. โœ… Voices for Independence offers FREE services, such as: โ€ข Career Coaching โ€ข Benefits Counseling โ€ข Job Search Support โ€ข Employment Success Take the first step toward your employment goals today. ๐Ÿ“ž Erie: (814) 874-0064 ๐Ÿ“ž Washington: (724) 223-5115 ๐ŸŒ vficil.org #TicketToWork #VoicesForIndependence #VFICIL #EmploymentSupport #DisabilityEmployment #CareerSuccess #Employment #Career #NDEAM #NDEAM2026 #NationalDisabilityEmploymentAwarenessMonth
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๐Ÿชฉ We are now LESS THAN 4 WEEKS AWAY from the return of the Disco Spectacular, and TICKETS ARE LIVE! As always, reserved tables are available in a variety of sizes all around/near the dance floor, and General Admission will be along the West and South sides of the venue, with seats at GA tables being first come, first served. ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Saturday, November 7, from 7pm-11pm at Rainbow Gardens in Erie-- This will be a night filled with the very best disco music, dancing, fun, and all backed by incredible light/video/audio from our good friends at the award-winning Millennium Sound Productions! PLEASE NOTE: This event is 21+ only! To secure your tickets TODAY, visit us over at our Humanitix event page: events.humanitix.com/vfi-202โ€ฆ (while we strongly encourage online purchasing to ensure that you receive your table of choice, we are offering cash sales at the VFI Erie office front desk as well, weekdays from 9am-4pm). ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ๐Ÿค For additional information on tickets, or to sponsor this incredible event, please contact VFI's Steve Johnson in Marketing or Helen Powers in Development respectively, at (814) 874-0064. ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿ•บ We hope to see you there! #DiscoSpectacular #DiscoSpectacular2026 #Disco #DiscoMusic #DiscoDance #Dance #70s #Bellbottoms #DiscoBall #Groovy #Retro #IWillSurvive #GetDownTonight #StayinAlive #DiscoInferno #SaturdayNightFever #EriePA #Erie #RainbowGardens #MillenniumSound #VFICIL #VoicesForIndependence #IndependentLiving #DisabilityCommunity #DisabilityRights #Disability #Fundraiser
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๐Ÿšจ ATTN FRIENDS & VISITORS: Both the VFI Erie & Washington offices will be CLOSED on Friday, October 9, as we hold our annual in-service day. 24/7 emergency on-call will still be available, and we will reopen for regular business on Monday, October 12.
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๐Ÿ“ป Voices for Independence CEO Shona Eakin is LIVE on @talkerie now! Join us as she discusses VFI, National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), and of course, our upcoming Disco Spectacular-- all on The Joel Natalie Show!
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