by Grady Chambers | Feb 6, 2023 | News, Staff Spotlights
Truly the very best thing about CIS is our staff: artists, educators, musicians, caregivers; people just out of school working by side with those who’ve found their way to us after careers in different areas. However one came to CIS, the common denominator is a...
by Grady Chambers | Feb 1, 2023 | Black History Month, News
February is Black History Month, and as we spend it remembering the history, struggles, and achievements of African Americans in the United States, we also want to amplify the work of Black trailblazers—past and present—in the disability rights community. ...
by Grady Chambers | Jan 30, 2023 | News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2023
Give a cheer for Derick, who’s now employed by the very same Philly School District school he once attended! After getting his start in the working world in a Food Services position at a local hospitality...
by Grady Chambers | Jan 25, 2023 | News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2023
Two high fives for Denise as she celebrates her 5-year work anniversary at ACME! When we stopped in last week, we couldn’t fail to recognize her hard work and earnest attitude as she was going back and forth to restock shopping bins as customers...
by Grady Chambers | Jan 18, 2023 | News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2023
Hit that like button for Darnell, pictured here on a recent morning taking a well-deserved work break for some hot coffee. Since 2021, Darnell’s been working at a local elementary school, where he prepares hot...
by Grady Chambers | Dec 13, 2022 | News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2022
The Holiday season is upon us, and our CIS participants know how to bring that holiday cheer. Here is Anthony, who works at Weis Markets as a Cart Attendant. Recently, a manager at the store asked Anthony’s Job Coach, James, if Anthony could do any other work other...
by Grady Chambers | Nov 16, 2022 | News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2022
In a rollercoaster month for regional sports teams, an unequivocal high was seeing Jessica celebrate the bronze medal she won at the Delaware Special Olympics Fall Sports Festival. Jessica competed with the Kent Wild Kats bocce ball team, helping them to a big win in...
by Grady Chambers | Sep 13, 2022 | News, Staff Spotlights
This week is a special 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...
by Grady Chambers | Sep 6, 2022 | News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2022
Is summer over? Does it have to be? Even if we grudgingly admit that it is, it’s not too late to celebrate Julia, one of our unsung summer heroes. Beginning in May, she worked as a camp counselor at the Haverford YMCA, where she helped the campers have a memorable...
by Grady Chambers | Aug 23, 2022 | News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2022
Hit that like button to cheer on Domere, who all last spring excelled both in the classroom and on the job: not only did he take a brand new job at Board and Brew, but he was also thriving in the classroom as part of Temple University’s Leadership and Career Studies...
by Grady Chambers | Jul 26, 2022 | News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2022
Join us in giving some serious props to Josh, who’s maintained his high spirits even as he put in hard work on the hot days we’ve had over the past week. This update came in from his employment coach, Katrina. “On this hot summer day, Josh was...
by Grady Chambers | Jul 18, 2022 | News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2022
We’re so excited to share these pictures of Stephen, who recently received an award honoring his ten years on the job at one of the Brown Family ShopRite stores. A luncheon was held at the Green Valley Country Club to honor Stephen and other long-time ShopRite...
