Local Arcade a Hub for Inclusive Community Connection

by Grady Chambers | Jan 4, 2022 | Employer Focused, News

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...

Steven Comes Full Circle in Job at Local Temple

by Grady Chambers | Dec 8, 2021 | News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2021

As Temple Beth Hillel Beth El celebrated the Jewish High Holidays this fall, the theme of Teshuvah—meaning “repentance,” but also “return”—had special resonance for Steven, a CIS participant. He attended the temple as a boy, and had recently returned to its halls,...

Steven Brings Artistry and Imagination to Comic Book Creations

by Grady Chambers | Nov 16, 2021 | News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2021

Move over, Spider-Man: Steven is adding his own creations to the comic pantheon, as he prepares to release Battle Fighters #2, the latest installment in his comic book series featuring Super Duck and The Hare. Steven is an immensely talented comic book artist, and...

From Autism Advocacy to Working with Animals, Gregory Does it All

by Grady Chambers | Oct 26, 2021 | News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2021

Last week we shared a piece about the CIS Benefits Team and their work with Gregory, and we’re happy to be back with more good news: he’s returned to the jobs he loves at the Philadelphia Animal Hospital and the bakery at GIANT, all the while carrying on his work as...

James Welcomes Philly Fans Back to the Ballpark

by Grady Chambers | Oct 12, 2021 | News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2021

NDEAM is all about workers with disabilities helping power the recovery, and we can’t think of a better example than James and his job at Citizens Bank Park, working on behalf of America’s favorite pastime.When baseball came back, it brought some much needed levity...

Jonah Celebrates 25 Years in his Job at Jefferson

by Grady Chambers | Sep 23, 2021 | News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2021

It’s a special thing in life to commit yourself to something you love: that’s why we’re celebrating Jonah, who’s been working at Thomas Jefferson University for over 25 years. Hired in 1995, Jonah’s been in the IT Department since day 1, doing administrative and...

Maddie Brings her Magic to the Kitchen at Strath Haven

by Grady Chambers | Sep 14, 2021 | News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2021

School’s back in session, and Maddie is doing her part to welcome students back, helping with kitchen, cafeteria, and meal-prep for the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District. She was hired by The Nutrition Group, which seeks to bring a taste of home to the District’s...

Eric Turns his Passion into his Profession at Motivate Fitness

by Grady Chambers | Jun 17, 2021 | News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2021

Meet Eric, who’s putting his college education to work at Motivate Fitness PA, where he was recently hired as an Apprentice Trainer with the goal of becoming a Certified Personal Trainer. Eric shared his story in Motivate’s May newsletter, and it’s one of resilience...

Great Outcomes for Project SEARCH at Drexel Grads

by Grady Chambers | Jun 10, 2021 | News, Participant Stories, School to Work Transition

It’s been a joy-filled week here at CIS, where we’re celebrating the graduating classes of our Philadelphia-based Project SEARCH and Project Career Launch programs. Today we kick things off with a toast to the “great eight” graduating this year from Project SEARCH at...

Tremaine Finds his Stride at Royal Farms

by Grady Chambers | Jun 10, 2021 | News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2021

Congratulations to Tremaine, who is coming up on his 1-year anniversary at Royal Farms in Georgetown, DE! This milestone is even more important because the job at Royal Farms is Tremaine’s first in a fully integrated setting. Previously, his work experience had been...

Justin Helps Community Get Its Medicine

by Grady Chambers | May 27, 2021 | News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2021

Talk about a tech-forward job! We’re marveling at Justin and his role at ChristianaCare Pharmacy in Wilmington, DE, where he’s learned the ins and outs of working “The Robot,” the silver machine in the background that sorts pills for patients’ medications and orders...

ACME’S “Mr. Clean” Shines at Work

by Grady Chambers | May 19, 2021 | News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2021

When ACME in Rehoboth Beach, DE came up with a comprehensive all-store cleaning regimen during the pandemic to ensure customer and employee safety, they needed someone to carry it out, and they certainly found the right man for the job. Meet Keith, pictured, who has...