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Pennsylvania Disability Voting Rights & Resource Guide
Your Vote Matters At Values Into Action, we believe every person deserves to have a voice, make choices, and be an active member of their community. Voting is one important way to do that People with disabilities have the right to vote and to receive accommodations that make voting accessible. Federal laws, including the Americans […]
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It’s about more than checking a box
When you hear “Quality Assurance and Improvement,” do you picture audits, checklists, and someone telling people what needs to be fixed? While this is true, and reviews and compliance are important, our team’s work goes further. We want to understand what is working, listen when something is not, and partner with the people we support […]
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Celebrating Princess Kamara’s NADSP-1 Achievement
Values Into Action is proud to celebrate Princess Kamara, Support Partner, on earning her NADSP-1 Badge through the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) Credentialing Program. For Princess, who has been a valued member of the VIA team for six years, the credentialing process was both a meaningful learning experience and an opportunity to […]
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Better Quality with Integrated Supports
At Values Into Action, we support people to live the life they choose. We also keep learning and planning ahead as people’s lives and the service system change. Our 2026–2028 Quality Management Plan, or QMP, guides this work. Its focus is Participant Outcomes and Satisfaction. We want people to have the support, information, and resources they need to work toward their goals. […]
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Building Community is a Trust Fall Exercise
Yesterday someone knocked on my door. This is the first knock since I moved here – other than power supplier companies – so it startled me. The person yelled through the door and identified herself. I recognized the sister of my neighbor. She just moved in with him a few months ago. She asked me […]
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Disability Pride: Celebrate pride. Build community. Spark joy.
Disability Pride events have long been part of Values Into Action’s story. Each year, we show up alongside self-advocates, families, and community partners to celebrate identity, connection, and pride. For us, attending Disability Pride is more than participation—it is the culmination of our mission and vision. It reflects our commitment to building communities where people […]
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What Is Supports Brokering? A Guide for People with Disabilities and Their Families
Most people with disabilities receive services through agencies, meaning the agency decides who helps them, when, and how. Supports Brokering flips that around. Instead of an agency calling the shots, you do. You pick your own workers, set your own schedule, and choose how your government-funded Medicaid waiver budget gets spent. A Supports Broker is […]
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Autism Acceptance Month: It’s No Longer About “Awareness”
April is Autism Acceptance Month, which brings feelings of joy and celebration. But more importantly, this month highlights acceptance and inclusiveness. Many folks in the Autistic community felt that the former title, “Autism Awareness Month” was othering. It’s as though society needed to be “aware” of a problem and fix it. This is not so! […]
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Why Our Voices Matter: Advocating for Disability Rights on Capitol Hill
On March 23 and 24, we joined over 900 self-advocates, family members, and professionals in Washington, DC for the Disability Policy Seminar. Right now, federal decisions feel uncertain, so these conversations are very important. A key part of the seminar was meeting with elected officials on Capitol Hill. The Values into Action team met with […]