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Celebrating Collaboration
Values Into Action’s collaboration with Delaware County Advocacy & Resource Organization (DCARO) has been in place and growing for years. DCARO is a membership organization. Their main goal is to help people with disabilities who live in Delaware County. They are advocates for inclusive public policy and provide social and recreational opportunities. Values Into Action […]
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Our Journey with Charting the LifeCourse
The Charting the LifeCourse framework is driven by the core belief that “all people have the right to live, love, work, play and pursue their life aspirations.” Charting the LifeCourse is designed to be used in our own life, for our family members, and in the work we do. The framework and tools help to […]
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Planning for Success
Emergency planning is something most of us learned about in elementary school. We learned we needed to know what to do in case of an emergency and how to get help. You may remember asking your family what your role in the family plan was. Some of you were able to leave it at “call […]
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Saving Money for the Future
Note: All investment strategies and investments involve risk of loss. Nothing contained in this website should be construed as investment advice. Information contained in this article is relevant to people employed with Values Into Action. If you are employed elsewhere, speak with your employer about the availability of 401k/Profit Sharing Plans. Two important lessons in […]
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Ending Subminimum Wages
Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act (TCIEA) H.R. 1263 introduced February 28, 2023 by Representative Bobby Scott (VA – Democrat) And S.B. 533 introduced February 27, 2023 by Senator Casey (PA – Democrat) Background Many Americans still work in places where there are only people with disabilities, and they earn less than minimum wage. This […]
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Finding My Way
It began in January of 2020 with a trusted and respected friend who knew I was having trouble finding a job. I began working at a local movie theatre, but the hours and the pay were not enough to support my family. My friend had told me she knew about a company named Values Into […]
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Simplify Life Planning Using Charting the LifeCourse Framework
Whether it be a young person who is transitioning into the adult world of disability services, or an adult who wants to create a stronger vision for their life plan, Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC) tools are helpful and easy to use. The Charting the LifeCourse framework was created to help individuals and families of all […]
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The Value of the Unexpected
We work in partnership with people with disabilities so each person can plan and live happy and healthy lives. Despite everyone’s best efforts, things come up along the way that prompt us to take a look at what we are doing. In our line of work, when things fall outside the norm, they are often […]
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Students RISE to Higher Education
Purpose of Proposed Legislature: Providing students with disabilities better access to accommodations in Higher Education. Background: There is concern about how accessible universities are to students with disabilities. Universities and colleges need current documentation of disabilities for students to receive accommodations. They do not accept IEP and 504 plans from K-12 education. S.2550, the RISE […]
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The Importance of Having a Vision for Your Life
Social Role Valorization (SRV) is a set of principles used to help make positive changes in our lives. The use of SRV benefits those who are often disadvantaged because of social status. SRV is often used when planning ways to support children and adults with impairments. SRV can also be used to impact the social […]