“I accept [autism] & learn how to focus w/coping skills,” said Zach about how he accomplishes various tasks throughout the day. With support from a behavior health specialist, he has learned to acknowledge his emotions, which then helps him focus on the actions he can take.
“You have to believe in inclusion,” said @tianelis1, a #ListenIncludeRespect consultant with @InclusionIntl. “If you don’t believe people with disabilities can be included, you can’t become an inclusive organization.
Read more about the June Summit: https://t.co/Kdt7GzE2Pg
KHS Associate Executive Director @nathan_gerhard spoke at the Phila. Dept of Behavioral Health & Intellectual Disability Services #TechnologyforAll Summit speaking about how Keystone is committed to being a #TechnologyFirstProvider.
We are pleased to be working in partnership w/ @InclusionIntl to leverage these guidelines for our organization. #ListenIncludeRespect guidelines reiterate much of what we already do every day, but they reinforce that people w/disability are the experts in their own lives.#COSP16
KHS President Charles Sweeder at #COSP16: Health equity is an issue that we as providers of services for people w/disability face every day. Health care professionals are not equipped to support people w/disabilities & face financial disincentives, how can we be more inclusive?
Pres/CEO of KHS, Charles Sweeder & @genfitzgibbon, Pres/CEO of KHSI, joined over 120 people in Washington DC who are making a difference in the lives of refugees from Ukraine in the Republic of Moldova.
Ambassador @viorelursu_md was on hand to thank them for their generosity.
Join us at Summer Social sponsored by First National Bank on June 2 at Grandview Vineyard to learn more about how Keystone Human Services creates a more inclusive community. Enjoy live music, beer by Funk Brewing Company, & wine tastings.
Buy tickets at
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At @TheRealANCOR#PossiblityUnleashed Conference, KHS Leaders Greg Wellems & @nathan_gerhard highlight how they have increased community access, improved health outcomes, and enhanced communication skills by elevating a person-centered approach to planning.
Today at 2023 @TheRealANCOR Annual Conference #PossibilityUnleashed-KHS Leaders Greg Wellems & @nathan_gerhard will present "Becoming Technology-First: It’s Not (Just) About the Technology" Elevating a person-centered approach in tech planning.
ChocolateBall is more than a night of celebration and revelry. Please support the amazing mission of Keystone Human Service by attending the Ball, buying a Mountz Jewelers Diamond Raffle ticket, or bidding on amazing auction items.
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Proud to join 71 awardees from 42 countries who received a @ZeroProjectorg Award at #ZeroCon23. Technology for Independent Living has been recognized as an innovative model supporting people with disability to direct their lives & live independently: https://t.co/PEVM7cAEsW
VP of Operations Greg Wellems will be speaking at #ZeroCon23 re: Inclusive Home Design-adapting homes to autonomous living for persons with disabilities-on February 22. Join the conversation at https://t.co/87BbuIu8aR
We're pleased to announce that @chooker3, KHS President and CEO, has been named to Governor-Elect Josh Shapiro and Lieutenant Governor-Elect Austin Davis’ Transition Advisory Committee for Health and Human Services. Read the full article: https://t.co/N0W4KLAe69
KHS is pleased to announce that we received a 2023 @ZeroProjectorg Award in Independent Living and Political Participation for our work in “Technology for Independent Living: Smart Technology to Support People with Intellectual Disability.” Read more here:
https://t.co/TBj8kNXj6A
Join the global generosity movement of #GivingTuesday!
Your gift today can help provide technology for an adult to live more independently and training needed for Direct Support Professionals to help make that happen.
#TogetherWeGive at https://t.co/220YwjXy6P