Transitioning People with Disabilities from institutional settings to community-based living
At Community Options, Inc., we are dedicated to supporting the transition of individuals with disabilities from institutional settings to community-based living. Over the years, we have championed numerous initiatives and collaborated with various stakeholders to promote deinstitutionalization. Our efforts aim to ensure that people with disabilities have the opportunity to live in inclusive, supportive environments that foster independence and enhance their quality of life.
We have consistently advocated for policy changes, provided resources, and worked closely with state and federal authorities to improve long-term care options. Through our ongoing commitment, we strive to create a more equitable and just society for individuals with disabilities, ensuring their rights and dignity are upheld.
View more articles about how Community Options has supported deinstitutionalization here.
Disability Advocacy and Mindset – Meet a Trailblazer
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…
Read MoreLet’s Talk Legacies: Breaking Barriers: The Community Options Legacy: Valley Bank
April 25, 2024 Dive into the inspiring legacy of Community Options and witness how this extraordinary organization has been breaking barriers and reshaping lives since its founding in 1989. From…
Read MoreNew Jersey young adults should not live in nursing homes
October 19, 2023 | Online article northjersey.com The insightful report from Disability Rights New Jersey confirmed advocates’ suspicions that New Jersey sanctions placing individuals with disabilities into nursing homes against…
Read MoreFixing Pennsylvania’s 12,000 Person Waiting List for Disability Services
Nonprofit Executives Meet with Secretary of Human Services to Address Critical Needs for People with Severe Disabilities September 18, 2023 | Press Release.pdf Philadelphia, PA – Executives from Community Options,…
Read MoreCommunity Options, Inc. is featured on an episode of Viewpoint Project with Dennis Quaid
August 02, 2023 | viewpointproject.com 00:00:09:04 – 00:00:30:05Dennis QuaidHello, I’m Dennis Quaid. It is estimated that more than 1.2 million charitable organizations exist in the US today. These groups are…
Read MoreLetters to the Editor | July 21, 2023
July 21, 2023 | inquirer.com online article Inquirer readers on historic district designations, taking action on climate change, and what justice means in the case of the Tree of Life…
Read MoreNew nonprofit hopes to fill gaps left by closure of Glenwood Resource Center
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…
Read MoreMurphy administration needs to stop warehousing people with disabilities
January 04, 2021 | nj.com The Murphy administration needs to act now to protect the lives of thousands of New Jerseyans largely forgotten during the pandemic. More than 9,000 state…
Read MoreNon-profit urges state to pull residents who are disabled out of long-term care centers
December 16 2020 | newjerseyglobe.com A Princeton-based non-profit urged Human Services Commissioner Carole Johnson to pull more than 9,000 state residents with disabilities out of New Jersey’s long-term care centers.…
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