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The Transformative Power of Friendship
All year, we are celebrating 20 years of Values Into Action in 2025! As part of this celebration, we are reflecting on grant projects we’ve led throughout the years. Grant projects are a great way to explore a new approach and move the system forward. Transforming services with you is a core value of ours. […]
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Collaborating for Change: Insights from the State Capitol
While our federal government is being reimagined, at the very least, and reinvented as we speak, I had the opportunity to participate in positive and transparent change in Harrisburg. As the Executive Director of Values Into Action, I was invited to a PA Housing Action Plan Roundtable Meeting in the Governor’s Reception Room at the […]
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Celebrating 20 Years of Values into Action: A Personal Reflection
I started working at Values into Action while I was still in college, so I was in my early twenties. I had a fresh perspective, but it was also a skewed perspective in a way. I was attending college classes that didn’t use person centered language and seemed to have a focus on “fixing” people. […]
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Youth Transition Resource Spotlight Sessions
The Youth Transition Conference (YTC) began as an idea in 2021 by Values into Action. Responding to the changes we were all facing due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The goal was to support people with disabilities, their families, caregivers and professionals. We had connected in person before the pandemic, but everything had to go virtual. Values […]
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Our Journey in Music
Music has tremendous power. The power to incite emotions and make us feel like we’re in a different place or time. It creates a feeling of flow and ease in our lives. It lifts our spirits when we’re not feeling our best. Music is an important part of our journey. The Values team embraces all […]
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Values Into Action is 20 in ‘25!
Happy New Year! This year, Values turns 20 in ‘25! As we mark two decades of putting our values in action, we look forward to a year of reflection. We’ll share the story of our co-founders, Marian and Paul Saulino. A couple committed to social justice. A couple who had a vision and made it […]
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Creating a Budget for the New Year: How We Make Our Annual Budget at Values Into Action
Creating a personal budget is an important task for everyone to consider as we enter the new year. I thought it might be helpful to share how we create our annual budgets at Values Into Action. The budget is essential because it helps us plan how to meet our everyday needs and achieve our mission. […]
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Unlocking Support: How to Find Disability Resources That Work for You
Taking control of your life means using services that help you reach your goals. These services can support different aspects of your life, such as your career, health, or personal growth. But where should you start? Finding the right services can sometimes feel overwhelming, like navigating through a maze. It’s hard to know where to […]
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Supporting Your Self-Directed Life
Self-direction means choosing where and with whom you live with, with supports you direct! This is different from more traditional, provider managed services. Self-Direction & You Ask yourself – When you think of your life: Your Support Coordinator has tools that can help you to think about and plan for your future. These tools can […]
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Three Decades of Learning About Community Living and Inclusion – Now What?
What can we do today to make a real difference in the lives of people with disabilities, their families, and communities? Closing out the 2024 Reinventing Quality conference in Baltimore last month, Institute on Community Integration Director, Amy Hewitt, challenged a diverse panel of disability professionals to brainstorm some bold ideas. The panel consisted of […]