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State Representatives Visit Community Options Homes in Pennsylvania

April 1, 2025
From left to right: Ashley Filarski, Director of Supported Living, Candi, and Representative Joanne Stehr. In April 2025, Representative Stehr toured a Community Options home in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, meeting with Candi to hear her story of independence made possible through individualized support services.

April 01, 2024 | Press Release.pdf Harrisburg, PA – Community Options, a leading national nonprofit supporting people with disabilities, welcomed Pennsylvania legislators this week at homes across the Commonwealth. State…

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Community Options Advocates for DSP Wages and Policy Reform at Tennessee State Capitol

March 12, 2025
Mercedes Owens (Community Options, Inc.), State Rep. Greg Vital (R-TN-29), Jesse Nash (Easterseals Tennessee), and Cathy Greland (Easterseals Tennessee) at the Tennessee State Capitol on March 4, 2025, advocating for increased DSP wages and improved reimbursement rates.

March 04, 2025 Tennessee legislators and members of Community Options met at the Tennessee State Capitol in Nashville on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 to discuss the role that direct support…

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Community Options Celebrates 10 Years in Charleston, South Carolina

February 25, 2025
Community Options national and state leaders gathered in Charleston, SC, on February 25, 2025, at the Francis Marion Hotel to celebrate 10 years of service in South Carolina. Back row (L to R): Craig Scott – Executive Director; David Sweeney – Chief Financial Officer; Wei-Han Zhou – Vice President, Department of Strategic Operations. Middle back row (L to R): Courtney Eidel – Chief Human Resources Officer; Alan Rose – Executive Director; Dr. Anthony B. Thompson, Jr., BCBC, BCCC – Executive Director. Middle front row (L to R): Svetlana Repic-Qira – Executive Vice President; Lindsey Daniel – South Carolina State Director. Front: Robert P. Stack – President and Chief Executive Officer of Community Options.

February 25, 2025 | Press Release.pdf CHARLESTON, SC —Community Options, a leading national nonprofit dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities, proudly celebrated its 10th anniversary of operations in Charleston, South…

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Advocating for Increased Support at the Arizona Capitol

January 29, 2025

January 29, 2025 Yesterday, Kathryn Valles-Wallace, Executive Director of Tucson, Shaun Crouse, Executive Director of Phoenix, and Michael Burnett, Regional Vice President of Arizona and Utah, visited the Arizona State…

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Community Options Advocates to Senator Kim for People with Disabilities

October 8, 2024
Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ) and Community Options’ Executive Director Darlene Pratt discuss expanding opportunities for people with disabilities during the Chamber of Commerce Southern New Jersey event at Adventure Aquarium on October 8, 2024. Their conversation highlighted the importance of accessibility, employment, and resources to support individuals with disabilities.

Press Release.pdf Moorestown, NJ – Community Options, Inc., a leading national nonprofit that develops housing and employment for persons with disabilities, met with Senator Andy Kim during an event at…

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Molinaro: Avenues to Success: Examining Workforce Training Programs for Employees

September 26, 2024
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September 25, 2024 | smallbusiness.house.gov online article | Related post Molinaro hosting two Broome County leaders in DC | Written statement for the record before the U.S. House Committee on…

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Molinaro hosting two Broome County leaders in DC

September 26, 2024
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September 25, 2024 | binghamtonhomepage.com online article | Related post with video link Examining Workforce Training Programs for Employees WASHINGTON, DC (WIVT/WBGH) – Congressman Marc Molinaro has invited two Broome…

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In disability care, Shapiro fulfills a promise. But there’s more work to do

August 9, 2024
In disability care, Shapiro fulfills a promise. But there’s more work to do.

August 09, 2024 | Post Gazette online Article This year’s budget negotiations resulted in significant — and long overdue — progress for Pennsylvanians with intellectual disabilities and autism (ID/​A). While…

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Disability Advocacy and Mindset – Meet a Trailblazer

July 11, 2024
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July 11, 2024 | americannonprofitacademy.com online article Community Options empowers individuals with disabilities through innovative programs, person-first language, and meaningful employment opportunities. Learn about the transformative impact of inclusive living…

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People with Disabilities Share Empowering Stories Across Pennsylvania

June 6, 2024

June 06, 2024 | Press Release.pdf PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – Community Options, a leading national non-profit supporting people with disabilities, is proud to share the impact of its employment storytelling program.…

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