by Grady Chambers | May 15, 2023 | General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2023
The sun was out for Mother’s Day yesterday and so was CIS! Staff and participants around the city celebrated the mothers in their lives, and through their jobs they lent a hand to other people’s celebrations as well. Pictured here are Stephanie, Eric,...
by Grady Chambers | May 12, 2023 | General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2023
Give it up for Michelle, pictured here on her very first day of work at Delaware’s Above Expectations, where she was hired as a receptionist. This photo is the latest in a series we’re launching called Day One, in which we feature photos of CIS participants on Day One...
by Grady Chambers | May 10, 2023 | General
CIS HR reps will be out in the community for two hiring events coming up in the second week of May! The first event is at Cecil B. Moore Library on Saturday, May 13th, 12pm-2pm, where CIS and other employers will be...
by Grady Chambers | May 8, 2023 | General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2023
Here come the champions! This past weekend, two of our participants competed in the Special Olympics annual Philadelphia Spring Games, held at the William Penn Charter School. Pictured here are Abdul and Kentu, who both are flashing medals awarded at the event. Not...
by Grady Chambers | Apr 18, 2023 | General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2023
CIS keeps making the news! Several participants were featured on CBS News at @twirlall4dance studio located in Newtown Square. Twirl offers a host of great classes, including one specifically for people who have Down syndrome. The class is hosted every week,...
by Grady Chambers | Apr 17, 2023 | General
As we move further into April, we wanted to remind everyone that it’s World Autism Month, which is a chance to further increase understanding of autism so that we can continue to support and empower individuals with autism. Here at CIS, we provide...
by Grady Chambers | Mar 29, 2023 | General, Participant Stories, Staff Spotlights
Truly the best thing about CIS is our staff: whatever path they took to CIS, the common denominator among them is a deep-rooted commitment to making a positive impact in our local communities. In that spirit, we’re excited to continue our Staff Spotlight...
by Grady Chambers | Mar 16, 2023 | General, News, Participant Stories, School to Work Transition
CIS is back on the scene with another news broadcast highlighting our Project Career Launch (PCL) program! Take some time today check out this feature by FOX29 on PCL and all the wonderful ways the program is supporting youth with disabilities to find sustainable...
by Grady Chambers | Mar 7, 2023 | General
Even as we mourn the loss of Judith “Judy” Heumann—one of the most impactful pioneers for the rights of people with disabilities in this country—it is humbling and a privilege to remember and celebrate her life and work. In 1970, Heumann was denied a teaching position...
by Grady Chambers | Feb 27, 2023 | General, Participant Stories, School to Work Transition
CIS is in the news, and we are so gratified to see our Project Career Launch and Project SEARCH programs featured in such a big way! On your coffee break, check out this Billy Penn article about the programs and the big impact they make in the lives of students with...
by Grady Chambers | Sep 30, 2022 | General, NDEAM
Happy October everyone! It’s grey, it’s crisp, it’s festive, and it’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month!#NDEAM is a celebration of people with disabilities in the workforce, and the tremendous contributions they make at their jobs. It’s also a time to...
by Grady Chambers | Apr 1, 2022 | General
We are truly thrilled to share that this year, three CIS nominees received Brighter Futures Awards from the City of Philadelphia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services.The annual ceremony celebrates individuals and organizations whose...
