by Grady Chambers | Jan 11, 2021 | General, Participant Stories
As we flip the calendars to 2021, we want to look back one last time at a strong end to a hard year, and celebrate our amazing team of Business Development Specialists, who last month placed 15 people in brand new jobs across Pennsylvania and Delaware. A number of CIS...
by Grady Chambers | Jan 5, 2021 | General
Happy New Year everyone! We’re beginning a very special year here at CIS, as 2021 marks 30 YEARS of our mission of inclusive employment. Since 1991, CIS has helped thousands of people with disabilities find and succeed in meaningful jobs in their...
by Grady Chambers | Oct 29, 2020 | General
To our community: We are devastated to learn that Walter Wallace, Jr. was shot and killed by the police in Philadelphia on Monday, in yet another instance in which the use of lethal force by officers appears that it could have been avoided. While details are...
by Grady Chambers | Jul 27, 2020 | General
This spring, CIS Director of Business Development Erin Phovilaychit was invited to be a part of Drexel Autism Institute’s “Inclusive Workforce Video Series” for a conversation on how the pandemic is impacting employment for people with disabilities. The innovative...
by Joe Bernardo | May 21, 2020 | General
We are thrilled to announce that CIS has been awarded a grant from The Pew Charitable Trusts! CIS will receive $180,000 over three years to support evidence-based practices that help individuals with disabilities secure and retain employment. We are honored to be...
by Grady Chambers | May 15, 2020 | General
When SEPTA announced last month that it was switching to a limited “lifeline” schedule, halving service to 60 bus and trolley routes, Sharon was worried. With no car, no access to the bus she had always relied on, and no one she could count on to give her a ride each...
by Joe Bernardo | Apr 28, 2020 | General
In the age of social distancing, we commend the dedicated workers that show up to work each day at businesses deemed essential. Today, we highlight three CIS participants who continue to shine, as well as their support staff and employers working to ensure their...
by Joe Bernardo | Apr 23, 2020 | General
COVID-19 Emergency Update As an agency focused entirely on employment, the pandemic has had a significant impact on our operations. A strong core team of CIS professionals continue to support individuals with disabilities at work and access essential jobs during the...
