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A Chance to Dance

June 28, 2023
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June 28, 2023 | latrobebulletinnews.com online article Community Options presents A Chance to Dance Members of the community will have an opportunity to cut it up on the dance floor…

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Community Options was present in Harrisburg for an advocacy event for direct support professionals

May 3, 2023
Community Options Inc. executive directors, regional directors, and the state director for Pennsylvania gathered on the steps inside the Harrisburg capitol building following the press conference for the advocacy of increased wages for direct support professionals. Several representatives from the state of Pennsylvania, family members, and executives from agencies that employ direct care workers spoke at the press conference on the need of better wages and more qualified staff to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

May 03, 2023 On Wednesday, May 03, 2023 Community Options Inc. was present in Harrisburg for an advocacy event for direct support professionals. We were advocating for Governor Shapiro’s budget…

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Statement on the Introduction of the Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act

February 27, 2023

February 27, 2023 | Press Release.pdf Princeton, NJ – Community Options, Inc., a leading national nonprofit organization supporting people with disabilities, released a statement following the re-introduction of the Transformation…

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Community Options to Develop Employment Program in Phoenix for People with Disabilities

December 28, 2022

December 28, 2022 | Press Release.pdf Phoenix, Arizona — Community Options, Inc., the leading national nonprofit organization supporting 5,000 people with disabilities, will receive a $3 million grant through the…

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New nonprofit hopes to fill gaps left by closure of Glenwood Resource Center

December 22, 2022
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December 20, 2022 | iowapublicradio.org online article Council Bluffs is expanding its treatment options for Iowans with developmental disabilities, after the announcement that the nearby Glenwood Resource Center would be…

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Community Options Launches Empowerment Project for People with Disabilities

December 8, 2022

December 08, 2022 | Press Release.pdf Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — People with disabilities across Pennsylvania will soon be able to share stories of empowerment and successful employment through a project launched…

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Community Options to Receive Workforce Training Grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services

July 5, 2022
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June 28, 2022 | Press Release.pdf | observer-reporter.com online article | post-gazette.com online article Philadelphia, PA – Community Options, a leading national nonprofit supporting people with disabilities, announced approval of…

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Community Options is at the ANCOR Conference this week with disability advocates, providers, and stakeholders.

April 12, 2022
We had the chance to meet with Richard Davis, Senior Policy Director at the US Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy.

April 12, 2022 Community Options is at the ANCOR Conference this week with disability advocates, providers, and stakeholders. We had the chance to meet with Richard Davis, Senior Policy Director…

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Community Options Collaborates with CVS Health to Create Employment Opportunities for Youth with Disabilities

April 5, 2022

April 05, 2022 | Press Release.pdf Manhattan, NY – Community Options New York, Inc. has announced a collaboration with CVS Health to develop integrated employment opportunities for youth with disabilities.…

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Why South Carolina should end wage discrimination against those with disabilities

April 17, 2021
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April 17, 2021 | greenvilleonline.com A joint resolution filed by State Sen. Katrina Shealy last month would undo more than 80 years of wage discrimination against workers with disabilities in…

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