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Joyce Knoffo received a vaccination for COVID-19 at North Central Sight Services Inc.
WILLIAMSPORT– UPMC’s mobile integrated health team recently partnered with North Central Sight Services, Inc., located at 2121 Reach Road in Williamsport, to host an in-house vaccination clinic for the organization’s clients and staff. During the clinic, UPMC provided 65 first doses to NCSS clients and employees who are blind or visually impaired, as well as agency volunteers. These individuals are in the 1a group designated by the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
“While the pandemic has challenged us, we continued doing everything we can to ensure that those we serve, as well as our staff and volunteers, remain safe. By partnering with UPMC we’re now able to offer these individuals an additional level of safety a vaccine,” said Tracy Haas-Ungard, programs and services director, North Central Sight Services. “Throughout the pandemic, our services team provided cr
Jan 30, 2021
Rob Glunk, president and CEO of The Muncy Bank and Trust Company recently announced that Stephanie Oakes has been named senior vice president/chief operations officer.
With over 17 years in community banking, Oakes is responsible for the operation of the company’s deposit operations, IT, Commercial Services, Call Center and E-banking functions.
Oakes is a graduate of Jersey Shore Area High School and holds a business administration degree from Penn State University. She is also a graduate of the PBA school of Banking and Advanced School of Banking, the Association of Financial Professionals Cash Management Fundamentals School, and the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce Leadership Lycoming Program. She also holds certificates from the American Bankers’ Association in Operational Risk Management, and Penn State University in Small Business Management, Business Management, Advanced Business Management, Supervisory Essentials I, II, and III.
From Staff Reports Krysia Ziegler, community banking officer, Susquehanna Community Bank, center,; presents the check to Brian Patchett, president and CEO, left; and Amy Alexander, director of development, North Central Sight Services, right.
Susquehanna Community Bank recently donated $1,000 to North Central Sight Services through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) For over sixty years, North Central Sight Services has assisted individuals who are blind or visually impaired to maximize their quality of life. They have helped prevent vision loss through their educational programs and screenings for children and adults.
Williamsport, Pa. â Just over 30 years since the passage of the Americanâs with Disabilities Act, advocates say Lycoming County still has a long way to go in providing access to all of its residents.Â
The halting process of ADA compliance has not progressed fast enough for over 10% of individuals in the county with disabilities, and increased efforts in recent years seek to highlight faulty efforts by local governments, schools and employers.Â
Proper accommodations, such as access to government buildings and readily available assistive technology, must be made. Without them, members of this population cannot independently participate in communal life â something local disability advocates and service leaders are determined to change.