Customized Care Plans: Personalizing Home Care for Unique Needs

Nov 1, 2024 | Advocacy, General

Discover how personalized home care plans in Pennsylvania cater to the specific needs of individuals with disabilities. Explore the tailored approaches that enhance quality of life and promote independence, ensuring that every client receives the support they need to...

A Day in the Life: Personal Care Aides Supporting Independence

Oct 1, 2024 | Advocacy, General

Step into the shoes of a personal care aide and follow their journey through a typical day in western and central Pennsylvania. From Erie to Meadville, Altoona to Clearfield, Hermitage to Indiana, Lewisburg to Lewistown, McConnellsburg to Seneca, and Warren to...

Celebrating Direct Support Professionals Week (September 8-14, 2024): A Tribute to CRI’s Unsung Heroes

Sep 14, 2024 | Advocacy, Team Spotlight

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are the backbone of independent living for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). From September 8-14, 2024, we celebrate Direct Support Professionals Week, officially proclaimed by Pennsylvania Governor...

CRI Advocates for People with Disabilities in Emergency Response Planning

Sep 11, 2024 | Advocacy, Events, General, Team Spotlight

At the recent Regional Safety Task Force General Meeting, Johann Healy, Manager of the Center for Independent Living (CIL) at Community Resources for Independence (CRI), took the stage to address a critical issue: Emergency Response Plans for People with Disabilities....

Adaptive Technologies: Enhancing Independence at the Center for Independent Living

Sep 3, 2024 | Advocacy, General

Delve into the innovative adaptive technologies provided at the Center for Independent Living in Western Pennsylvania. Learn how these technologies cater to the specific needs of individuals with physical disabilities, promoting greater independence and accessibility...