Our Community in Action

  • Annie and Michael hold a picture frame with the Values Into Action logo

    Disability Pride Lehigh Valley

    Several members of the Values Into Action community attended the Lehigh Valley’s first ever Disability Pride PA event on July 22, 2023. Disability Pride PA promotes visibility within our community as we advocate for an inclusive world. To read the full mission statement of Disability Pride PA, please visit their website: Present at the event […]

  • A group of people gathered together at a gala

    Celebrating Collaboration

    Values Into Action’s collaboration with Delaware County Advocacy & Resource Organization (DCARO) has been in place and growing for years. DCARO is a membership organization. Their main goal is to help people with disabilities who live in Delaware County. They are advocates for inclusive public policy and provide social and recreational opportunities. Values Into Action […]

  • Celebrating 18 Years of Building Community

    As we celebrate the 18th anniversary of Values Into Action, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Marian Frattarola-Saulino, shares a message of gratitude for the Values Into Action community. From the beginning, this was about YOU. Our community, our rights, and our determination to live our best and everyday lives. VIDEO TRANSCRIPT Hello Values Into Action community. […]

  • Networking in Action: Valuing Community Connections

    Photo: Julie and Kristian Smith-Diaz, Community Support Facilitator, in action at the Northampton Community College Career Fair At Values Into Action, our vision is a world where people with disabilities are accepted and welcomed in their communities. Our simple goal to hire people who align with this vision brings challenges. We continually assess best ways […]

  • Elissa and her Support Partner, Keriann, with a colorful background.

    Adapting in Partnership

    An accidental fall and fractured hip changed Elissa’s life within minutes. Yet, through her recovery, Elissa demonstrated perseverance that was nothing short of incredible. Elissa’s Support Partners played an essential role in this recovery. During Elissa’s time in the hospital, her Support Partners brought a sense of normalcy to an unfamiliar setting. They brought smiling […]

  • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging

    Holding Space for Lived Experience

    We talk a lot about the importance of shared lived experience. But why is this so important?   If we want to partner with individuals to support them in their vision for a good life, we need to know what they want and need. The shared lived experience of disability can help us understand. It can […]

  • Valued Voices: Partnerships in Action

    Valued Voices spotlights the amazing support partnerships within our organization. I recently met with Annie and Michael to discuss their partnership of support. Michael graciously invited me into his home, where he lives independently. Annie candidly discussed what led her to apply for a Community Support Worker (CSW) role with Values Into Action, and we […]