by Grady Chambers | Oct 17, 2023 | General, NDEAM, Participant Stories
As we are celebrating the month of NDEAM (National Disability Employment Awareness Month), we want to stop and shed light on a pressing issue many of us may face. Did you know that October 15th- 21st is Invisible Disability Awareness Week? IDAW shines a light on...
by Grady Chambers | Oct 13, 2023 | Delaware, NDEAM, Staff Spotlights
Truly the very best thing about CIS is our staff. Whatever path led us to CIS, the common denominator among us is a deep-rooted commitment to making a positive impact in our local communities. In that spirit, we’re excited to continue our series of staff spotlights...
by Grady Chambers | Oct 12, 2023 | General, NDEAM, Participant Stories
A big shout out to our own Abdul, an administrative assistant at CIS who was part of a panel discussion for the Neurodivergent Young Autistic Adult Council (NYAAC) at Drexel University. Among other neurodivergent...
by Grady Chambers | Oct 10, 2023 | Delaware, General, NDEAM, Participant Stories
It’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), and we invite you to hit that ‘like’ button for Kevin, pictured here on “Day One” of his job at a Public Library in Delaware. Kevin started his new position there after 20...
by Grady Chambers | Oct 9, 2023 | General, NDEAM, Participant Stories
There are so many good things happening at Game on State, Media’s brand-new arcade, that you’ll want to explain it all in one breath (it’s hard to do, we’ve tried!). It’s an arcade, but it’s also a candy store. It’s old school—they’re renowned among gamers for...
by Grady Chambers | Oct 7, 2023 | General, NDEAM, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2023
It’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), and we’ve got some exciting upcoming events happening in Delaware! Over the course of NDEAM, we’ll be partnering with some fantastic Delaware restaurants for four different fundraising events! The fun kicks...
by Grady Chambers | Oct 6, 2023 | Employer Focused, NDEAM, News, Participant Stories
Success for job-seekers with disabilities in fully integrated employment settings is not just possible, it’s the norm. Nowhere is that better exemplified than at Cintas. The job placements we’ve made there—and the supportive, empowering work environment...
by Grady Chambers | Oct 5, 2023 | NDEAM, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2023
As we get into the full swing of NDEAM (National Disability Employment Awareness Month), our participants are being honored not only in their jobs, but in the community too! Check out Chaz, who has become a meaningful staple of his community...
by Grady Chambers | Oct 4, 2023 | General, NDEAM, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2023
Football’s back, the Phillies are heading to the playoffs, Halloween is just around the corner. It’s a season of abundance, and the same holds true at CIS, where 46 participants started new jobs over the past month across Pennsylvania and Delaware! Ira was hired as...
by Grady Chambers | Oct 3, 2023 | NDEAM
Happy October everyone! It’s crisp, it’s festive, and it’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month! #NDEAM is a celebration of employees with disabilities and the tremendous contributions they make at...
by Grady Chambers | Sep 29, 2023 | NDEAM, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2023
Give it up for Pedro, pictured here working around town as a PECO Ambassador! Some of you may already be familiar with him: we spotlighted Pedro back in January for his job at Game on State,...
by Grady Chambers | Oct 25, 2022 | NDEAM, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2022
As we spend #NDEAM thinking about equity and what it means for people with disabilities at work, we’re grateful for the chance to spotlight Mark, who’s celebrating his five-year anniversary at 1776 Steakhouse. Mark was tapped to join the team back in 2017, and it’s...
