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Finding a Voice Through Peer Support Ashley and Roz
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Finding a Voice Through Peer Support

“I’ve found my voice,” said Rozalyn (Roz) Leslie. “With the help of Peer Support, I’ve learned to establish boundaries and stand up for myself.”
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The Measure of a New Job
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The Measure of a New Job

When a position opened up at Zimmerman’s Nuts and Candies in Harrisburg, PA, Hillary McFadden jumped at the opportunity. Zimmerman’s was looking for someone to weigh and package their candy and other products, and the mathematical precision required appealed to her.
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Reflections on Keystone Human Services’ Recent ANCOR Global Council Study Visit to India
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Reflections on Keystone Human Services’ Recent ANCOR Global Council Study Visit to India

Keystone Human Services was pleased to host members from the ANCOR Global Council for a study visit to India in February. Two staff members from ANCOR and eight leaders from American human service organizations that are members of ANCOR spent ten days alongside leadership from Keystone Human Services and staff from Keystone Institute India, visiting...
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What Is a Direct Support Professional?

Direct Support Professionals or DSPs work directly with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, providing support to help them live full lives at home, work, school, and in the community.
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Legislative Roundtable on the Need for a Sustainable Human Service System

On April 20, 2023, Pennsylvania Advocacy and Resources for Autism and Intellectual Disability (PAR) held a Legislative Roundtable, hosted by Keystone Human Services, for an open discussion on the human services system with legislative leaders.
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Blind Date with a Book: Building a Community

Bree Dougherty is building a community of readers and book lovers. When she started in the Adult Community Autism Program (ACAP), she was in her early 20s. Like many people in their 20s, she was trying to make her way in the world. Through ACAP, she worked with staff who supported her with her goals...
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Dr. Kimberly Siegfried
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Keystone Human Services announces Kimberly Siegfried, Ph.D., as new Vice President of Clinical Services

(Harrisburg, PA) March 30, 2023 – Keystone Human Services is pleased to announce Kimberly Siegfried, Ph.D., as Vice President of Clinical Services. Dr. Siegfried has over 20 years of experience promoting positive behavior supports and inclusive practices for people with developmental disabilities and other complex needs.
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A Successful First SRV International Distance Conference
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A Successful First SRV International Distance Conference

Over 300 people from 11 different countries came together to explore powerful ideas in the first International Social Role Valorization Distance Conference. Held on February 22-24, 2023 and organized by the Keystone Institute, the conference featured six keynote addresses, 33 concurrent sessions, and a diversity of presenters and attendees.
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Keystone Human Services receives international Zero Project Award for its Technology for Independent Living program as an innovative model for supporting people with intellectual disability

(Harrisburg, PA, February 23, 2023) -- Keystone Human Services received a Zero Project Award for its innovative Technology for Independent Living program, launched in 2018 through KHS’s Intellectual Disability Services.
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Assistance Dogs Change Lives: Listen on The Spark

“Having my [assistance] dog with me made such a difference in the stress levels at work that I got healthier,” said Ramon Selove during an interview on The Spark with WITF. “I ended up being able to complete my whole thirty years with a normal retirement. It was ten years of work history that nobody...
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