Exploring the Profound Impact of Personal Caregiving on Individuals and Society

Jul 9, 2024 | General

Personal caregiving is a unique profession, filled with compassion, dedication, and a deep connection between people. It’s More than changing sheets and reminding of medication, it’s building trust, offering companionship, and witnessing moments of joy and...

Disability Rights are Civil Rights

Jun 18, 2024 | Advocacy, General

Saturday, June 22, 2024 is the twenty-fifth anniversary of a landmark civil rights case for people with disabilities, Olmstead v L.C. On June 22, 1999, the Supreme Court determined that people with disabilities have the right to live independently in their community,...

Navigating Challenges in Home Healthcare

Jun 4, 2024 | General

The field of home healthcare is brimming with purpose. Personal care aides (PCAs) have the privilege of making a tangible difference in the lives of individuals, offering companionship, assistance with daily living tasks, and a helping hand where it’s needed...

Hosting the Pennsylvania Statewide Independent Living Council: A Commitment to Inclusive Advocacy

May 10, 2024 | Advocacy, Events

On April 26, 2024, CRI had the privilege of hosting the Pennsylvania Statewide Independent Living Council for the presentation of the draft Pennsylvania’s 2024-2027 State Plan on Independent Living (SPIL). This plan is a crucial blueprint outlining the state’s...

TalkErie & Carl Berry – Addressing the Challenges of PCAs

May 10, 2024 | General

Community Resources for Independence (CRI is a nonprofit social service agency headquartered in Erie, Pennsylvania. In a recent interview on the Talk Erie – Joel Natalie Show with Carl Barry, the Executive Director of CRI....