Rachel Milano-Davis

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    Rethinking Support: How Technology Can Help

    For people with disabilities and their caregivers, daily life often involves a lot of planning and support. Whether it helps with daily tasks, staying safe at home, or staying connected with others, support is essential. But what if some of that support could be built right into everyday life – quietly working in the background, […]

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    Olmstead: A Victory for Self-Advocates and a Guiding Light for Our Work

    June 22, 1999, marks a powerful moment in disability rights history. On that day, the U.S. Supreme Court made a decision in Olmstead v. L.C. that changed lives. It said that people with disabilities have the right to live in their communities – not institutions. But this victory didn’t happen on its own. It happened because two […]

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    A Shared Vision: Creating a Charting the LifeCourse Resource Together

    We’re happy to announce the release of the new Implementing Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC) Job Aid! This helpful guide was made to support people who receive services, their families, and the people who support them. It gives clear ideas on how to use the CtLC framework in everyday life. This project started with a simple If/Then […]

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    Medicaid Matters: Why We Spoke Up at the Capitol

    On June 2nd, I joined my coworkers Brian Petocz, Kristian Smith-Diaz, and Pamela Zotynia at the Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg for Vision for Equality Advocacy Day. We were there to support self-advocates and families who are speaking up for something that affects thousands of people: Medicaid funding for home and community-based services (HCBS). We met with lawmakers and their staff to talk […]

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    Then and Now: A 2013 Rewind

    This year, we’re excited to celebrate 20 years of Values Into Action! For two decades, we’ve worked with people with disabilities to help them live the lives they choose—in their homes and communities. We started with a simple belief: everyone should have the right to make their own choices. Since then, we’ve supported hundreds of people in […]

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    Representing Our Values at the Showcase

    For the third year in a row, Values attended the Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC) Showcase in Kansas City. Values Into Action is an early adopter of the CtLC framework. In recent years, we have invested in bringing the framework to our organization. We do this because CtLC aligns with our values. We see the value […]

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    The Closure of Crozer Health Systems: A Community in Transition

    April 2025 marked a significant and somber moment for Delaware County (Delco), Pennsylvania.  Crozer Health Systems, the region’s largest health network, announced its closure. This decision was made by Prospect Medical Holdings. It comes after months of financial struggles and unsuccessful attempts to find a buyer. Impact on Employees and Patients The closure will result […]

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    Spring Transition Fair Season

    The arrival of Spring brings a lot of things. There is an excitement of change and growth. The school year is winding down and people with disabilities and their families are planning for a major life transition. “Transition” is the process when someone with a disability graduates from high school and moves into adulthood. This usually […]

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    The Bottom Line IS the People

    Values Into Action co-founders, Marian and Paul Saulino, were invited to contribute to the National Leadership Consortium‘s January 2025 Bulletin, “At the Heart of the Business.” With Values Into Action celebrating 20 years in 2025, the article allowed Marian and Paul to reflect on the organization’s founding values and ideals. We encourage you to read […]

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