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Elevating Great Work: Celebrating Our First NADSP‑Credentialed Employees
Congratulations to Our First NADSP-Credentialed Team Members! We are proud to celebrate an exciting milestone at Values Into Action! Congratulations to Jake Kurz and Camia Robinson, who were our first employees to earn National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) credentials. Jake earned the DSP-I Credential and Camia earned the Front-Line Supervisor Credential. This achievement […]
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Series Introduction – Money Matters!
At Values into Action, we believe in being open and working together. One important part of our work is how we manage money so we can continue to provide person-centered services. While this work often happens behind the scenes, it affects everyone. To help make this easier to understand, the Finance & Administration team will […]
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“Everybody Can Serve”: Honoring MLK Through Community Action
At Values Into Action, we focus on advancing individual rights and strengthening communities. We want everyone to participate fully and meaningfully. The Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service aligns with our belief that everyone can help build a fairer world. As we honor Dr. King’s legacy, we invite our community to engage in service […]
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DCARO Legislative Breakfast Highlights: Advocacy, Innovation, and the Power of Community
On December 5th, Values Into Action joined the Delaware County Advocacy and Resource Organization (DCARO) for their annual Legislative Breakfast. Community Members from Values Into Action were in attendance, and Executive Director Marian Frattarola-Saulino delivered powerful remarks alongside several of Pennsylvania’s disability, health, and legislative leaders. It was a morning filled with honesty, hope, and […]
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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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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 […]