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Vision for Equality was amongst agencies chosen in 13 counties throughout Pennsylvania to participate in a pilot project of Independent Monitoring Teams in Philadelphia which became the impetus for the development of the state-wide Independent Monitoring for Quality program.
Vision for Equality was awarded a PEW Grant when Health Choices came into Pennsylvania. Peer Mentors were trained throughout the City of Philadelphia to provide accurate, up to date information to families and self-advocates.
Vision for Equality began the Pennsylvania Family Network. Under the leadership of Vision for Equality, the Pennsylvania Family Network provides family workshops and networking opportunities throughout the Commonwealth, led by trained Family Advisors, all of whom have family members with…
Vision for Equality launched its new website. Visit our website at: www.visionforequality.org, which provides helpful resources and links to trainings, support groups and information to support families and self-advocates. CONTINUES TODAY …Advancing a platform of information to support and empower…
The Creative Community Living Initiative was established by Vision for Equality with the support of Philadelphia Intellectual disAbility Services. The project is developed to listen to families and people with disabilities about their family’s dreams and desires and provide the…
The Needs of people with Autism who are waiting for supports and services are included in the work of the Pennsylvania Waiting List Campaign. Our teams educate the Legislators about the needs of those with Autism and their families and…
Vision for Equality fought for a successful Alert System, after the tragic death of Christina Sankey, putting into place in the City of Philadelphia a safety net to protect vulnerable adults with disabilities when they go missing so they are…
The Family Forum, the quarterly print newsletter published for Philadelphia Intellectual disAbility Services commenced publication under Vision for Equality. It provides up-to-date information on development in advocacy, events, activities and trainings. In 2016, the first edition of the Spanish Family…
Adult Protective Services, Act 70, was finally enacted by the state of Pennsylvania after Vision for Equality fought for ten long years to create a system which addresses abuse and neglect of individuals with disabilities between the ages of 18…
The Latino Project was formed to assist people, families and caregivers who have sons and daughters with disabilities in the Latino community who often have a language barrier to receive accurate up to date information and support so that they…