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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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From Pavement to Policy: How ADAPT Changed Public Transit Forever
Our mission at Values Into Action is to partner with people with disabilities to design and live their best lives. We believe that everyone should be welcomed and accepted in their communities—and that starts with making sure people can get where they need to go. In August 1984, a group of disability advocates called ADAPT […]
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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 […]
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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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Then and Now: A 2013 Rewind
This year, we’re excited to celebrate 20 years of Values Into Action! For two decades, we’ve worked with people with disabilities to help them live the lives they choose—in their homes and communities. We started with a simple belief: everyone should have the right to make their own choices. Since then, we’ve supported hundreds of people in […]