by Grady Chambers | Feb 8, 2023 | Black History Month, News
It’s Black History Month, and we’re celebrating Black trailblazers in the disability rights community. Bessie Blount Griffin (1914-2009) was an innovator and disability advocate; she was primarily credited for making the first form of assistive technology for soldiers...
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 | Jun 29, 2022 | News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2022
This summer was a special one for CIS participant Ian, who recently finished up a paid internship with the Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership.The organization’s mission is to educate the community about the importance of keeping our waterways healthy and...
by Grady Chambers | Jun 10, 2022 | News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2022
Show some love for DeShawn, who won first place in his 100 meter race at the Special Olympics USA Games, and is featured today on ESPN(!!!). We are utterly filled with joy and pride. DeShawn works at Chik-fil-A in Seaford, and is clearly a world-class athlete. He...
by Grady Chambers | May 19, 2022 | News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2022
Join us in congratulating our man Grant, who was recently named Employee of the Month for the outstanding job he’s doing on the Dining Team at the Terrace at Chestnut Hill. The Terrace is a retirement community housed in a historic mansion in Philly’s Chestnut Hill...
by Grady Chambers | May 2, 2022 | News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2022
Join us in celebrating Harvey on the kitchen team at The Mansion at Rosemont Hill, who was just named Employee of the Month!The historic Mansion at Rosemont is a senior living facility on the Main Line in suburban Philadelphia. When we stopped in to congratulate...
by Grady Chambers | Apr 26, 2022 | News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2022
With the NHL playoffs just around the corner, we’re excited to spotlight Kevin, and the excellent work he’s doing in his job at the Cadillac Grille in the Wells Fargo Center. Since starting there last October, Kevin has wowed his manager, co-workers, and his coaches...
by Grady Chambers | Apr 1, 2022 | General
We are truly thrilled to share that this year, three CIS nominees received Brighter Futures Awards from the City of Philadelphia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services.The annual ceremony celebrates individuals and organizations whose...
by Grady Chambers | Mar 17, 2022 | News, Participant Stories - 2022
We don’t use the phrase “dream job” lightly, but that’s just what Brittany’s found in her position at a local Montessori school. Brittany was hired back in September, and since then has been doing what she’s always hoped to—being a teacher, and filling her days...
by Grady Chambers | Mar 9, 2022 | News, Staff Spotlights
We are thrilled to spotlight James Senger, an Employment Trainer here at CIS. James’ team wanted to recognize him for the care and compassion he showed to Joe, a participant on his caseload, while Joe was sick and out of work.James really went above and beyond,...
by Grady Chambers | Feb 23, 2022 | Black History Month, News
Our latest installment on Black Trailblazers in the disability rights community features Thomas Reid and his Reid My Mind podcast on NPR, which amplifies stories around disability. Reid was already an adult when he lost his vision as a result of cancer. A New York...
