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A Season of Thanks: Recognizing Our Board’s Dedication and Vision
As we near the end of 2025, we want to thank everyone who made this 20th year and the last decade a success. Values Into Action is a nonprofit managed by an Executive Team and governed by a Board of Directors. The Directors, Associate Directors, and Community Support Facilitators handle daily operations, while Board Members focus on […]
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The Power of Friendship: Why It Matters More Than Ever
My friend, Robert Zotynia and I have been working together on the True Friendship project for almost three years. This project is funded by the Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council and awarded to Values Into Action. We’ve learned a lot. As the holidays get closer, a time when some people feel lonely, we think about why […]
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Empowering Choice and Independence: Celebrating Assistive Technology Awareness Month
Introduction November is Assistive Technology Awareness Month. Assistive technology helps people with disabilities live more independently and be included in their communities. Governor Josh Shapiro says that assistive technology is not just nice to have—it’s something people need to live, learn, and work where they want. Governor’s Quote “Assistive technology opens doors to opportunity, enabling […]
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Disability Summit 2025: Change · Challenge · Celebrate
The Disability Summit 2025 took place at Temple University. Partnering organizations included Visions for Equality, The Arc of Philadelphia, and Special Olympics Pennsylvania. This event brought together people from across the disability community. Events like this are important not only for learning and advocacy, but also for outreach and networking. Attendees had the chance to […]
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Honoring Support Partners: The Heart & Soul of Inclusive Communities
Direct Support Professional (DSP) Week shines a spotlight on essential caregivers. At Values Into Action, we prefer the term Support Partner. This word captures the collaborative relationships between those offering and those receiving support. This blog is a reflection on the everyday work happening in homes and communities of people with disabilities. From daily guidance […]
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Partnership in Action: Honoring a Career of Connection and Impact
At Values into Action, we are so grateful for the people who dedicate their time, energy, and hearts to supporting others. Today, we honor someone very special, Cathy Hinkle, a Support Partner who has made a lasting impact on all of us. Cathy has been with Values into Action for eleven years, working alongside Jessica […]
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From Pavement to Policy: How ADAPT Changed Public Transit Forever
Our mission at Values Into Action is to partner with people with disabilities to design and live their best lives. We believe that everyone should be welcomed and accepted in their communities—and that starts with making sure people can get where they need to go. In August 1984, a group of disability advocates called ADAPT […]
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Reflections on Disability Pride Month
Why Disability Pride Month Matters Disability Pride Month celebrates the diversity of the disability community. It reminds us that every person deserves to be seen, heard, and valued for who they are. It celebrates resilience, creativity, and individuality. That is by giving individuals with disabilities a space to express pride in who they are, without […]
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Delco Gives! Support Your Community.
Values Into Action was born from a dedication to changing the future of services and supports to people with ID/DD. We remain one of the only organizations in Pennsylvania that provides services and supports in partnership with people in their own homes and communities. The services we offer are provided exclusively in one’s own home. The […]
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Call For ACTION!
In recent months, news feeds have been flooded with calls to action to protect Medicaid. Do you or a family member depend on Medicaid to pay for doctor visits? Do you or a family member depend on Medicaid to pay for prescriptions? Do you or a family member rely on Medicaid to access Home & […]