CIS and Inglis Complete Affiliation, Expanding Employment and Community-Based Services for People with Disabilities

by Grady Chambers | Jul 30, 2026 | General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2026

It’s official! CIS and Inglis have finalized our affiliation. By uniting forces we will expand opportunities, resources, and support for the people we serve across Pennsylvania and Delaware, helping people with disabilities in our region lead more independent...

“Michael’s Law” Gets Huge Win via PA Human Relations Commission

by Grady Chambers | Jul 21, 2026 | General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2026

We have big news at CIS, and big news for all Pennsylvanians with a disability who utilize a personal care attendant: Michael’s Law (named after CIS participant Michael Anderson) has been officially adopted by the PA Human Relations Commission!  This is a huge...

Paul Barth Honored Nationally for Impact with Project SEARCH

by Grady Chambers | Jul 16, 2026 | General, News, Participant Stories - 2026, Staff Spotlights

We could not be prouder to share that our own Paul Barth, Manager of Student Programs at CIS, is the recipient of the 2026 Erin Riehle Community Impact Award from Project SEARCH. This is an incredible and deeply deserved achievement for Paul. The Community Impact...

CIS Announces Affiliation with Inglis to Expand Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities

by Media Proper | Jul 9, 2026 | General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2026

Community Integrated Services (CIS), a leading provider of supported employment services in Pennsylvania and Delaware, is excited to announce a new affiliation with Inglis, a well-respected organization serving people with disabilities across Pennsylvania. 👉 Read the...

Delaware Students Get into Summer Spirit Through Ice Cream Internship

by Grady Chambers | Jul 7, 2026 | Delaware, General, News, Participant Stories

Summer’s a bustling time in Delaware, and some of our high school participants are getting excellent restaurant and customer service experience in two much-loved establishments! Pictured here are a few of our Pre-Employment Transition participants. They’ve been hard...

Danny Gets Five-Year Pin at Work

by Grady Chambers | Jul 6, 2026 | General, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2026

We’re still in the glow of this weekend’s national celebrations, but we’ve already got another important milestone to honor: Danny’s five year anniversary in his job at a local auto parts shop! Danny was first hired in July 2021, and from day one he’s been making a...

Lifetime Leadership Award Presented to Susan Schonfeld

by Grady Chambers | Jun 15, 2026 | General, News, Staff Spotlights

Congratulations to Susan Schonfeld, Executive Director at CIS, who last week was presented with a Lifetime Leadership Award from CIS’s partners at Project SEARCH and Project Career Launch. “Susan’s leadership has transformed opportunities for people with...

First Lady Shapiro Recognizes Outstanding Partnership of CIS, Drexel University, and the Philly School District

by Grady Chambers | Jun 4, 2026 | General, News, Participant Stories - 2026

What an honor to be joined by First Lady of Pennsylvania Lori Shapiro and PA Department of Labor & Industry Secretary Nancy A. Walker at an event on Tuesday recognizing The School District of Philadelphia as an outstanding partner in the PA InVEST project, which...

Justin Named Employee of the Month

by Grady Chambers | Jun 1, 2026 | General

The Grammys, the Golden Globes, the Oscars…It’s the heart of awards season, and that’s equally true for Justin, who was just named Employee of the Month at Hard Rock Cafe Philadelphia! We are so proud of Justin, but not surprised to see him be recognized in this way....

Moving Moment at Phila Zoo’s Spring Orientation

by Grady Chambers | Jun 1, 2026 | General

At the Philadelphia Zoo’s spring orientation, returning employees were asked to share why they came back for another year; and in a room filled with old friends and new faces alike, Luis, a CIS participant entering his second summer at the zoo, stood and shared...

Josh Excels in Administrative Position

by Grady Chambers | Jun 1, 2026 | General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2026

It’s a special thing to find just the right words to honor the achievements of the people we serve, and CIS’s own Daniel Williams has managed to do just that. Recently he shared with us this beautiful celebration of Joshua and all that he’s accomplished in his job...

Michael Celebrates 10-Years at Work

by Grady Chambers | Jun 1, 2026 | General, News, Participant Stories - 2026

We want to give a big shoutout to Michael, a CIS participant who was one of the unsung heroes amidst this winter’s record-setting snow. Michael works for Bon Appétit Management Company at the University of Pennsylvania’s dining halls, where he’s a much-loved and...