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Edna Silberman Humanitarian Service Award

The Edna Silberman Humanitarian Service Award is one of Keystone Human Services’ highest honors. The award is presented annually to those who have made significant contributions to individuals, the community, and Keystone Human Services and have played a major role in making KHS’s vision real in the lives of others.
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Joseph Adlestein Professional Leadership Award

Established in 2010, the Dr. Joseph Adlestein Professional Leadership Award is given to an individual in a professional role who is a powerful advocate for people with disabilities, supporting them to be valued and fully participating members of society. Each year, the Award Committee, appointed by the Keystone Human Services Board of Directors, chooses an...
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Charles Hooker Receives Pennsylvania Advocate of the Year Award

In October, Charles Hooker received the Pennsylvania Advocate of the Year Award from PAR for his work promoting the dignity and rights of people with autism and intellectual disability.
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Kristin Testerman Receives Direct Support Professional of the Year Award

Congratulations to Kristin Testerman on receiving the Central Region Direct Support Professional of the Year Award from PAR! For over eight years, Kristin has served as a Direct Support Professional, building strong relationships with the people she supports.
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Speeding Toward Her Goals

Hillary McFadden is an entrepreneur who started her own business creating braille menus for local restaurants. She's also a competitive speed skater, and now you can find her on the cover of Business Woman. Read the article to discover how Hillary began approaching restaurant owners and got the toes of her skates in the door...
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Shawnee Hooper Joins Capital Area Head Start as New Executive Director

Keystone Human Services welcomes Shawnee Hooper as Capital Area Head Start's new Executive Director. Hooper is a strong advocate for children and will bring valuable experience, enthusiasm, and advocacy to her new role.
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The Keystone Human Services June Summit Brought a Global Conversation to Harrisburg, PA

Panelists from around the world shared their personal stories about inclusion through the lens of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) during the Keystone Human Services June Summit on June 17-19. Continuing conversations started at the UN's Conference of States Parties to the CRPD, people with disability led the way throughout...
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Entrepreneur Creates Braille Menus

Hillary McFadden enjoys visiting different restaurants, especially those with food from other cultures. However, since she has a visual impairment, it can be very frustrating to have to rely on someone to read the menu when a restaurant doesn’t offer one in Braille.
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KHS Vice President Bob Baker Inducted into Legacy Leaders Circle

Robert (Bob) Baker was recently inducted into the ANCOR Foundation's Legacy Leaders Circle for his work toward inclusion and services and supports for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Susquehanna Service Dogs Celebrates 35 Graduating Dogs

Thirty-five dogs and their handlers will walk the stage in Susquehanna Service Dogs' 2019 Graduation Ceremony, held on April 27, 2019 at 1 pm at Dauphin County Technical School in Harrisburg, PA. Doors open at 12:30 pm.
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