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Building a Culture of Care in Challenging Times
Marian Frattarola-Saulino, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Values Into Action, offers this reflection on a recently published article in the NLCDD Bulletin, written by Rachel Milano-Davis, Chief Operating Officer with Values Into Action. March gives us an opportunity to pause and reflect. It’s both Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and Women’s History Month—two observances that invite […]
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Learning Social Work Where Life Happens: My Internship Experience at Values Into Action
When friends and family ask about my internship at Values Into Action, I tell them the name is perfect! As a grad student with little social work experience, I felt excited but unsure about what to expect. I chose Values Into Action because it focuses on disability and disability rights. These issues matter to me […]
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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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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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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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Saving Money for the Future
Note: All investment strategies and investments involve risk of loss. Nothing contained in this website should be construed as investment advice. Information contained in this article is relevant to people employed with Values Into Action. If you are employed elsewhere, speak with your employer about the availability of 401k/Profit Sharing Plans. Two important lessons in […]