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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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Quality Starts with People
We recently completed a successful licensing review and are now in the middle of our full Quality Assurance & Improvement (QA&I). These reviews are part of the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) process to make sure services are safe, person-centered, and meet state standards. For many, prepping and participating in these reviews can cause fear […]
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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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New Rule for Accessible Air Travel
Air travel should be a gateway to opportunity, not a barrier. Yet for many wheelchair users, flying has long been fraught with risk: damaged mobility devices, unsafe transfers, and a lack of dignity in the boarding process. That’s why the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Wheelchair Rule, finalized in December 2024, marked a landmark moment for […]
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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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Gratitude in Action: Honoring Direct Support Professionals
On August 19, 2025, our leadership team came together for a full day of connection, planning, and celebration. The day helped us think about the future, check in on our strategic goals, and honor the amazing work of our Support Partners (Direct Support Professionals/DSPs). Starting the Day with Vision Our Directors began the morning with […]
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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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20 Years of Innovation & Impact
Twenty years ago, Values Into Action was created with a bold idea: people with disabilities and their families should lead the way in designing lives full of meaning and connection. As someone who has grown with this organization since 2009, I’m proud to share how our work has changed lives and continues to do so. […]
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Building Friendships, Building Quality
At Values Into Action, we believe that everyone deserves to feel connected—to friends, family, and their community. That’s why our current Quality Management Plan (QMP) includes a goal to help people build stronger relationships and feel more satisfied with their social lives. Why Connection Matters Feeling lonely can hurt your health. In fact, the U.S. […]