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Collaborative Team Leadership in Action
What is Collaborative Team Leadership (also known as Participatory Management)? It is a management practice used here at Values into Action. With this philosophy, formal leaders work alongside team and community members. Here at Values Into Action, we have many examples of this type of leadership in action. First, for people to fully participate, information […]
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Honoring a Black Leader in our Disability Community
Have you met LeDerick Horne or heard of his advocacy efforts yet? We, at Values Into Action, connected with Mr. Horne when we learned of his work with NJ schools and transitioning into adulthood community. We discovered that he, along with Bill Davis, were awarded a grant from the New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities. […]
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The Path to Subsidized Housing
Affordable housing is necessary for an integrated and fulfilled life. Yet, finding and securing affordable housing remains a real challenge for most. This is especially true for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Good news is that the Division for Development Disabilities (DDD) funds rental subsidies. For many, applying for subsidies can be confusing. Thankfully, […]
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Preparing to Transition Into Adulthood
A period of transition begins once we know a change is coming. And for adolescents, transition into adulthood is a right of passage and time of great importance in one’s life. The planning a person does or doesn’t do can make or break a smooth transition process. Disability or not, transitioning into adulthood can be […]
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Moving Forward, Together.
As we move into 2023, I felt compelled to reflect on what has passed and to share where we are headed as an organization. The last couple of years have been challenging for many. We’ve experienced loss like we’ve never faced before, an on-set of new requirements, and new faces. With each challenge, I kept […]
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We honor Lois Curtis
The world lost a bold and courageous warrior last week. Lois Curtis is perhaps known best (to those of who did not have the honor of knowing her) as the ‘L.C.’ in Olmstead vs L.C. The Olmstead vs L.C. decision is the single most impactful civil rights decision for people with disabilities in United State history. This […]
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions What is Support Coordination? The Support Coordination service is a very important one as it connects all the waiver services and supports you will use. As your Support Coordination Agency, our job is to: How long have you provided Support Coordination services in New Jersey? Values into Action has been providing Support […]
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How We’re Different
How We’re Different As one of the “Original 3” Support Coordination Agencies in New Jersey we… have been providing support in partnership with people with disabilities and their families since 2007. are authorized by the Division of Developmental Disabilities to approve the Individual Service Plans (ISPs) we develop in partnership with you and your team. […]
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Disability Related Resources
Below are links with resources to help you live your best life and advocate for yourself and others. Some of these links also provide information on best practices and system innovations for the disability service field: Government Resources on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, and Autism New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities New Jersey Council on […]