Pennsylvania

  • Three Black and disabled folx (a non-binary person resting one hand on the wall and the other on her cane, a non-binary person sitting in a power wheelchair, and a femme leaning while standing) rest and chat outdoors on a sunny day.

    The True Friendships Project

    About the True Friendships Project Values Into Action PA was awarded the Authentic Friendships grant by the PA Developmental Disabilities Council. We are calling this the “True Friendships Project”. The True Friendships Project hopes to make it easier for people with disabilities to make and keep friends. The True Friendships Project is focused on creating […]

  • 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 […]

    Community Supports in Action
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    Unlocking the Mystery of Rate Setting

    Rate setting is the process that Medicaid systems use to create reimbursement rates for services provided. Many factors are taken into consideration during the development of rates. It’s meant to standardize the many costs associated with service delivery. Providers are asked to stay reasonably within those standards.   The Process Involves 3 Major Components:  Rate […]

    Policy in Action
  • A Deaf Black man wearing glasses looks neutrally at the camera while holding a hand lettered sign declaring “NOTHING about us without US.” The man wears denim overalls and has a black and white beard, septum piercing, and hair pulled back with a bandana. The background features a vibrant mural of a Black woman looking down.

    Charting the LifeCourse

    Here at Values Into Action, we use the Charting the LifeCourse Framework. We do this because it aligns with our mission to partner with people with disabilities to design and live their best lives. The Charting the LifeCourse framework encourages person centered and directed supports. Person-directed support often involves collaboration among the person receiving support, […]

  • Pam smiles brightly at the camera while holding her Painter and Poet business card

    Welcome to Pam’s World

    Independence, Creativity, and Choice…three individual rights that are sometimes taken for granted. Imagine being a person with disabilities who relies on the support of others to exercise these simple rights. Consider being unable to choose what you wear, the foods you eat, or the places you visit. This is the unfortunate reality for many people […]

    Community Supports in Action, 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 […]

    Our Community in Action
  • A Deaf Black man wearing glasses looks neutrally at the camera while holding a hand lettered sign declaring “NOTHING about us without US.” The man wears denim overalls and has a black and white beard, septum piercing, and hair pulled back with a bandana. The background features a vibrant mural of a Black woman looking down.

    With, Not For.

    With, not For. That is a power statement and one that is used frequently here at Values into Action. It’s the cornerstone on which the work we do is supported. The collaborative model works to bring everyone to the table. This allows people to forge a path into a space where once hidden voices have […]

    Inclusion & Equity, Self-Direction in Action
  • Cartoon disabled and non disabled people lined in from of a government building.

    Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Access Act

    S.762 – Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Access Act Introduced by Senator Bob Casey 3/09/2023. Why is HCBS Access Act Important? There are many older adults and people with disabilities living in America who need help with daily activities. Many are eligible for Medicaid long-term services and supports (LTSS) to support their everyday needs. […]

    Policy in Action
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    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 […]

    Our Community in Action
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