Community Supports in Action

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • A cartoon graphic of a black person in a wheelchair using tech devices in their home

    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, […]

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    Beginnings and Continued Commitments

    A new year offers time for reflection, resolutions, and new beginnings! In late 2023, we welcomed Myra to the In Home and Community Leadership Team as our new Community Support Facilitator for southeastern PA. In this role, Myra works in partnership with people using services and their families so they are leading lives of their […]

  • A woman with question marks above her head considers her food options. On the left, there is pizza, candy, soda, a burger and fries. On the right, there is bananas, apples, broccoli, yogurt, fish and lettuce.

    Helping to Make Healthy Eating Choices

    Everyday Lives: Values In Action promotes self-direction, choice, and control. Self-direction is possible when:  We must respect people’s right to make decisions about the “big things” in their lives, as well as the smaller things, including what to eat.   People who provide support often ask the question: “How do we help a person to make healthy […]