Meet the Administration
George J. Morton
George came to the Independent Living movement from the professions of journalism, business, counseling and the ministry.
George earned a Bachelor's in Christian Education & Administration in 1991 and a Master's in Religion & Counseling in 1992 from Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA, after returning to school at age 42. He has served as a church pastor since 1992.
Being a person who has had a lifelong experience with a disability, George began his entry into Independent Living in 1994 as a peer counselor/life skills instructor with a former PA CIL (Center for Independent Living). He was hired as Project Director to establish the CIL of North Central PA in 1995, and then was named Executive Director on October 1, 1998. George retired as Executive Director on Dec. 31, 2007 and was retained as an consultant to the board and the new Executive Director.
Having experienced first hand the issues that people who have disabilities face, he is constantly striving to break down barriers that would hinder individuals with disabilities from having proper information, opportunity and access that would empower them to have control over their lives and in turn lead to a personal sense of well-being and quality of life that is a most basic freedom for all persons.
An understanding wife, three daughters and two grandsons have nurtured his personal life.
Contact George anytime on issues relating to disabilities at gjmorton@comcast.net.
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