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Customized Care Plans: Personalizing Home Care for Unique Needs
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
Step into the shoes of a personal care aide and follow their journey through a typical day in western and central Pennsylvania. witness firsthand how home care services empower clients by addressing their daily needs with compassion and dedication.
Celebrating Direct Support Professionals Week (September 8-14, 2024): A Tribute to CRI’s Unsung Heroes
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
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
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 in daily activities.
Driving Impact: 2024 CRI Golf Event Raises $11,000 for Life Enrichment
The 13th Annual Dennis J. Crotty Memorial Golf Outing, hosted by Community Resources for Independence (CRI) on July 26, 2024, at the beautiful Culbertson Hills Golf Resort in Edinboro, PA, was a remarkable success. This year, we were thrilled to welcome 96...
Empowering Independence: The Role of the Center for Independent Living
Explore how the Community Resources for Independence Center for Independent Living (CRI CIL) in Western Pennsylvania empowers individuals with disabilities to lead autonomous lives. In northwest Pennsylvania, discover the comprehensive support and resources that enable clients to achieve independence and pursue their goals
Exploring the Profound Impact of Personal Caregiving on Individuals and Society
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 growth....
Disability Rights are Civil Rights
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
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 most....
Hosting the Pennsylvania Statewide Independent Living Council: A Commitment to Inclusive Advocacy
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).
TalkErie & Carl Berry – Addressing the Challenges of PCAs
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....