Keystone Human Services

In an inclusive world, we learn alongside our peers, find meaningful work, establish homes, & direct our own lives. Let’s build communities where we all thrive.

[Keystone Human Services @Keystone_KHS]

We are excited to announce that @MainstayLS is now affiliated with Keystone Human Services. We share a vision of inclusive, empowered communities where every person is valued and supported to achieve their fullest potential.
Read the full announcement: https://t.co/BFSiA7aE7x

[Keystone Human Services @Keystone_KHS]

@MainstayLS We look forward to our work together!

[Keystone Human Services @Keystone_KHS]

We are excited to announce that we are exploring affiliation with @MainstayLS. Together, we will strengthen our shared commitment to innovation, sustainability, & community-focused supports. Read more: https://t.co/aOIsA1E2z5

[Keystone Human Services @Keystone_KHS]

We wish you a joyous Juneteenth! Today we celebrate freedom and resilience and come together as a community. As we reflect on the 160 years since slaves in Galveston, TX learned they were free, we look for ways to move forward into a future full of the promise of equality.

[Keystone Human Services @Keystone_KHS]

KHSI Director of Inclulsive Development & Engagement @DorodiSharma welcoming #COSP18 attendees to "Closing the Revolving Doors: A Lifespan Approach to Deinstitutionalization." The side event focused on creating community inclusion for children & adults w/disabilities.

[Keystone Human Services @Keystone_KHS]

Thank you to all panelists and partners who spoke at Keystone Human Services International's #COSP18 Side Event: “Closing the Revolving Doors: A Lifespan Approach to Deinstitutionalization” moderated by Vice President, Global Programs and Advocacy @genfitzgibbon
#CRPD

[Keystone Human Services @Keystone_KHS]

Aminul Islam - Global Technical Lead on Child Protection
@UNICEF says a child has a right to grow up in a family and if there is no immediate family they have the right to grow up in a family in the context of community. #COSP18 #CRPD #GlobalGoals #Lifespan

[Keystone Human Services @Keystone_KHS]

At #COSP18: @waqarpuri Director of Programing & Operations @TCI_Global: Institutions remove children from family, culture, love, belonging. Children need dignity and autonomy and personal agency --- Closing the Revolving Doors: A Lifespan Approach to Deinstitutionalization

[Keystone Human Services @Keystone_KHS]

Fatima Mangare Haji, Executive Officer of the Kenya Association of the Intellectually Handicapped and Regional Coordinator of InclusionAfrica: Inclusive communities start with services in the local community. Services need to be where the people are. #COSP18 #CRPD #GlobalGoal

[Inclusion International @InclusionIntl]

Taking a break from the Civil Society Forum, we join a side event with @Keystone_KHS on deinstitutionalisation.

"Children who live in institutions become adults that live in institutions. It's a revolving door - we need a lifespan approach" - Dorodi Sharma

[Keystone Human Services @Keystone_KHS]

@keminaija, Head of Gender, Equity & Rights of the FCDO says that we must all work together at all levels, across all borders, working together. "Closing the Revolving Doors: a Lifespan Approach to Deinstitutionalization." #COSP18 #GlobalGoals #CRPD

[Keystone Human Services @Keystone_KHS]

Galina Nipomici of the Permanent Mission of the Repubic of Moldova speaks about having gatekeeping mechanisims in place to promot community-based solutions to institutions. "Closing the Revolving Doors: a Lifespan Approach to Deinstitutionalization." #COSP18 #CRPD #GlobalGoals

[Keystone Human Services @Keystone_KHS]

Chair of the CRPD Comittee Miyeon Kim: Institutions are not a part of care, they are a violation of civil rights. People should not be separated from their families and communities at "Closing the Revolving Doors: a Lifespan Approach to Deinstitutionalization." #COSP18

[Keystone Human Services @Keystone_KHS]

Stand by: Keystone Human Services International's #COSP18 Side Event: “Closing the Revolving Doors: A Lifespan Approach to Deinstitutionalization” moderated by @genfitzgibbon starts soon! - https://t.co/IgBFUOQNUx… #GlobalGoals #CRPD

[Keystone Human Services @Keystone_KHS]

We are glad to be at #COSP18 and part of the conversation! #GlobalGoals

[Inclusion International @InclusionIntl]

Inclusion International is live from #COSP18 ! Our day starts with the Civil Society Forum.

Self-advocate, Mark Mapemba opened the conference via video to remind presenters about inclusive practices while presenting.

[Keystone Human Services @Keystone_KHS]

Stand by: Keystone Human Services International's #COSP18 Side Event: “Closing the Revolving Doors: A Lifespan Approach to Deinstitutionalization” - https://t.co/IgBFUOQg4Z
#GlobalGoals #CRPD

[Keystone Human Services @Keystone_KHS]

1:15pm EDT “Closing the Revolving Doors: A Lifespan Approach to Deinstitutionalization” w/The Hon. Consulate of the Rep. of Moldova in NY at #COSP18. Co-hosts include the Foreign, Commonwealth & Dev. Office of UK,@UNICEF, & Hope and Homes for Children. https://t.co/IgBFUOQNUx

[Keystone Human Services @Keystone_KHS]

Join us Monday, June 9 for the side event “Closing the Revolving Doors: A Lifespan Approach to Deinstitutionalization” from 1:15-2:30 pm EDT in Conference Room 12 at #COSP18 of #CRPD, or join us via live webcast: https://t.co/IgBFUOQg4Z.

[Keystone Human Services @Keystone_KHS]

“Positive policies and practices, parent advocacy, community involvement, and collaboration between the education, health, and social sectors contribute to better inclusive education for children with disabilities.” - @ludmilamalcoci, #GDS2025 @GDS_Disability @IDA_CRPD_Forum

[Keystone Human Services @Keystone_KHS]

We're proud to participate in #GlobalDisabilitySummit, which unites global leaders to make commitments & share lessons to ensure people with disability have access to all aspects of society. Together we can build a more welcoming world. #GDS2025 @GDS_Disability @IDA_CRPD_Forum