by Miya Ingram | Jan 25, 2024 | Delaware, General, News, Participant Stories
We had an absolute blast hanging out at Dogfish Head for two nights of food, beer, and fundraising over the course of January! The night was a huge hit, with a great mix of CIS staff and participants (and their families and friends too) coming out to Dogfish Head for...
by Miya Ingram | Nov 20, 2023 | Delaware, General, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2023
Fans of CIS Instagram may recognize Tremaine, who we featured back in 2021 for his standout job in his role at Royal Farms. Today’s write-up and update on him comes from Beth Holston of the Delaware Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, which has connected...
by Grady Chambers | Nov 8, 2023 | Delaware, General, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2023
Give it up for Jordan, pictured here on his very first day of work on the security team at Allied Universal. Jordan lives and works in Delaware, and CIS’s Amy Green filled us in about his new position: “Jordan’s responsibilities include checking trucks in and...
by Miya Ingram | Oct 24, 2023 | Delaware, NDEAM, Participant Stories
It’s the last week of NDEAM and we’re taking our lead from Thomas, who knows what it means to finish strong. Thomas topped the podium in a recent Special Olympics cycling race, also winning gold in another...
by Miya Ingram | Oct 19, 2023 | Delaware, NDEAM, Participant Stories
Check out these great pictures from our team in Delaware, who showed up huge for the Boardwalk Buddy Walk at Rehoboth Beach two weeks ago! The Buddy Walk is a one-mile walk to benefit research, education, and family support for those with Down syndrome,...
by Miya Ingram | 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 Miya Ingram | 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 Miya Ingram | Jul 26, 2023 | Delaware, General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2023
Hit that ‘like’ button for The Hampton Inn of Milford, DE, who has been a great partner in providing jobs and internships to CIS participants! Check out this dispatch from CIS’s own Sue Miller, who has seen first-hand what a standout employer partner...
by Miya Ingram | Jul 24, 2023 | Delaware, General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2023, School to Work Transition
Give it up for our own Shelia Hitch, who helped lead this group of students from Delaware’s Brandywine and Colonial School Districts through their recent internship at Burlington clothing store!Our Pre-Employment Transition Services connects students with 6-week paid...
by Miya Ingram | Mar 28, 2023 | Delaware, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2023
Luke received a gold medal in the 3v3 games, while both Deshawn and Luke received silver medals in the 5v5 competition. Down to Delaware, where Deshawn and Luke brought home the hardware last weekend at a Special Olympics...
by Miya Ingram | Feb 24, 2023 | Delaware, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2023
Give it up for CIS participant Jeremy (pictured on the right), who raised nearly $800 for the Special Olympics in Delaware! The fundraising event was part of the Polar Bear Plunge. Moments before the picture was taken, Jeremy handed in his money,...
by Miya Ingram | Feb 20, 2023 | Delaware, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2023
From Philadelphia to Delaware, the support never stops! Check out two of our participants, Dewayne and Mary, who both work at the Center at Eden Hill. Dewayne is a former Project SEARCH Intern who was initially offered part-time employment as a dishwasher at Eden...
