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  • Life is better with friends by your side

    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. […]

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    A New Way to Work: Self-Managed Teams

    We’re excited to share that our organization is moving to Self-Managed Teams (SMTs)—a new way of working that builds on the strengths we already have. What Are Self-Managed Teams? Self-Managed Teams are groups of employees who work together to make decisions, solve problems, and share responsibilities. Instead of relying on one person to lead, everyone contributes […]

  • Reflections on Disability Pride Month

    Why Disability Pride Month Matters   Disability Pride Month celebrates the diversity of the disability community. It reminds us that every person deserves to be seen, heard, and valued for who they are. It celebrates resilience, creativity, and individuality. That is by giving individuals with disabilities a space to express pride in who they are, without […]

  • People Over Programs—Always

    We are proud to share that Values Into Action was featured in the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s Spotlight on Success: Rethinking Person-Centered HCBS—a national research initiative that highlights organizations leading the way in person-centered home and community-based services. Out of nearly 30 nominated organizations, Values Into Action was one of just four selected for our strong commitment to putting […]

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    Act Now: Protect Disability Services

    🚨 Update: The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” Passed the Senate on July 1 🚨 Now it’s back in the hands of Congress — and your voice is more important than ever. Why This Matters Congress is working on a law called the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” If it passes, it could make big changes to how people […]

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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, […]

  • A group of people, some with visible disabilities, joined together holding a sign that says, I am Olmstead.

    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 […]

  • Photo collage: Medicaid Matters sign on the Capital steps; Brian and Kristian holding a Medicaid Home & Community Based Services Matter sign; the Values Into Action PA logo; picture of Pam, Rachel, Kristian, and Brian together

    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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