by Grady Chambers | Sep 19, 2024 | General
Celebration time, come on!! The weather may be cooling down, but our participants are still celebrating HOT milestones! Please give a warm hand to Kyle, who is celebrating his eighth anniversary in his job at Marshalls, where he has been a key team member since...
by Grady Chambers | Sep 17, 2024 | General
At CIS, we rely on our amazing staff to provide exceptional support to our participants. In our latest Staff Spotlight, we’re excited to spotlight Joe Bernardo, Director of Data & Fiscal Services. Joe ensures our operations run smoothly, overseeing data and...
by Grady Chambers | Sep 16, 2024 | General
If it has to be Monday, at least the Eagles are playing on Monday Night Football! Check out this sweet vintage jacket one of our Project SEARCH participants is rocking in celebration. Project SEARCH allows high school students with disabilities to gain...
by Grady Chambers | Sep 11, 2024 | General
CIS recognizes the thousands of American Lives lost on September 11th, 2001.
by Grady Chambers | Sep 9, 2024 | General
This week is a meaningful one at CIS, as we join with organizations around the country celebrating Direct Support Professional Recognition Week! 🤲 DSP Recognition Week honors the work of those who devote themselves to helping people with disabilities find meaningful...
by Grady Chambers | Sep 6, 2024 | General
CIS offers ACRE Training in a Virtual Classroom! The 40-hour training takes place on 10 afternoons over the course of 3 weeks and provides an overview of the wide range of skills and knowledge needed to be a successful employment support professional. ACRE...
by Grady Chambers | Sep 5, 2024 | General
A local elementary school! A soul food restaurant! A social services department of the City of Philadelphia! What do all these places have in common? Each of them hired a CIS participant over the past month! 💚 From jobs as administrative assistants to positions as...
by Grady Chambers | Sep 4, 2024 | General
School is back in session, and what a first week it’s been! As the classrooms filled with students, CIS participants got right to work in a range of jobs and roles in schools throughout the city. Teaching Assistants, administrative assistants, cooks, climate staff,...
by Grady Chambers | Sep 3, 2024 | General
Give it up for Deshawn, who ended the summer a huge winner when he was named Athlete of the Year by the Delaware Special Olympics (!!!). That’s quite a feat, but for those who know Deshawn they won’t be surprised, since he’s an incredible athlete across a...
by Grady Chambers | Aug 22, 2024 | General
Did you know that many CIS participants work at schools around Philadelphia? With the new school year about to kick off, many of them are busy with staff development and training sessions before welcoming students back to the classroom. One of our participants, Nate,...
by Grady Chambers | Aug 21, 2024 | General
Are you interested in finding a job, but worried how it will impact your Social Security benefits? CIS can help! Through Ticket to Work, CIS can assist you with a range of supports, from job search support to benefits counseling.To learn more, email...
by Grady Chambers | Aug 19, 2024 | General
Give it up for Michael, who’s coming up on his two-year anniversary at the local BJ’s, where he enjoys the hustle and bustle of his job. Since day one, Michael has embraced every task with enthusiasm, making the store a brighter place for customers and his coworkers....
