by Grady Chambers | Dec 18, 2024 | General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2024
1, 2, 3, strike a pose! Check out Julius, who was super proud to show off his work at the Wells Fargo Center the other day after setting up for the Mariah Carey concert! Julius has been working at the Wells Fargo Center since August and has been an instrumental part...
by Grady Chambers | Nov 25, 2024 | General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2024
This Philadelphia Eagles season has been a huge ‘W’ for best buddies, Chaz and Tommy, who both work with the Eagles Autism Foundation (EAF). Inspired by Jason Kelce’s celebrity bartending events, Chaz and Tommy got behind the bar on a recent Sunday at...
by Grady Chambers | Nov 1, 2024 | General, News, Participant Stories
A spooky good time was had this Halloween here at CIS, and some of our staff and participants had a wonderful time dressing up in fun costumes. From “Where’s Waldo?” to “The Nightmare Before Christmas”, everyone was super creative in...
by Grady Chambers | Oct 30, 2024 | General, NDEAM, News, Participant Stories - 2024
Remember our recent visit to Networks for Training & Development’s Annual Planning Luncheon? We had the pleasure of creating a special video showcasing Anthony’s inspiring journey. Check it out to see what sparks his creativity, learn how he made the...
by Grady Chambers | Oct 16, 2024 | General, NDEAM, Participant Stories - 2024
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and a key part of ensuring “Good Jobs for All” is by connecting youth with disabilities to work-prep resources as early as possible. Meet Frank, a CIS participant and a full time employee at Kalan LP. We...
by Grady Chambers | Oct 11, 2024 | NDEAM, Participant Stories, School to Work Transition
We’re so excited to see CIS participant Annie spotlighted by Wild Hand, an amazing local store and community space that brings people together around a love of fiber craft! Annie graduated from a local college with a BA in Studio Art,...
by Grady Chambers | Oct 10, 2024 | NDEAM, Participant Stories
There’s a genius in our midst! Give it up for Alice Wong, who last week was named as a 2024 MacArthur Fellow for her wide-reaching impact in increasing the cultural visibility of people with disabilities and widening cultural understanding of...
by Grady Chambers | Jul 18, 2024 | General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2024
Give it up for Ravy, who had a golden moment when she won the gold medal in the horseback riding competition at a recent Special Olympics competition! Ravy is excelling both on the pitch and in her job at Merck, where she’s worked for the last several years preparing...
by Grady Chambers | Jul 16, 2024 | General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2024
Join us in giving a huge round of applause to Marcy, who was SUPER good at the recent Special Olympics Games in Delaware, where she was awarded a silver medal! This past weekend, Billie Littleton, one of our Case Managers at CIS, was supporting another...
by Grady Chambers | Jul 15, 2024 | General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2024
At CIS, we are always thrilled to see progression and growth for our participants in their occupations. Even after they’re hired, our support continues, suporting them to improve their professional skills for the next chapter.Give it up for William, who has worked for...
by Grady Chambers | Jul 3, 2024 | General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2024
Pictured here is Robert, better known as “Bobby” to his co-workers at Wawa, where he’s been working for a whopping 16 years!!! Aside from being a reliable and hardworking employee, a key part of Bobby’s longevity at Wawa is that he’s always striving to learn more...
by Grady Chambers | Jul 2, 2024 | Delaware, General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2024
Join us in giving a big congratulations to Michelle, who’s truly thriving in her job at a garden center in Delaware 🌿. This story comes to us from our own Jon Frey, Manager of Employment Training Services in Sussex County. He wrote in to share these fantastic pictures...
