Ideas That Matter
2026-03-14 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-10 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-17 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-01 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-08 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-05 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-13 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-10 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) and 1 more date | Online
Ideas That Matter
Ideas that Matter is a half-day workshop aimed at offering a very brief look into some of Keystone Human Services’ foundational principles. We begin by exploring the history of disability, including how people with disabilities have been treated and thought about throughout history. We will take time to consider the threads and consequences of historical mindsets on the treatment of people today.
Looking forward, we discuss KHS’s vision statement in a small group format, sharing insights into how it resonates with and impacts our work individually and collectively. The session ends with a glimpse into the ideas of Social Role Valorization, a powerful framework for assisting people we serve to gain access to the good things of life.
Part of the New Employee Orientation process, all Keystone Human Services employees are required to attend this core developmental course. Employees should sign up through Relias.

Charting the LifeCourse: Building Person-Centered Paths Forward
2026-03-20 09:00 - 16:00 | Keystone Human Services, 2nd Floor Education Room, 3700 Vartan Way, Harrisburg, PA, 17110, United States
Charting the LifeCourse: Building Person-Centered Paths Forward
Putting people in the driver’s seat of their own lives and allowing them to pursue a life that is meaningful to them is some of the most worthwhile work we can do as people who work to stand by, with, and for people living with disability. Person-centered planning helps us discover a person’s true capacities and take action to assist them to contribute and experience belonging in their community. Charting the LifeCourse offers powerful tools to strengthen person-centered planning and make futures planning even more impactful. Join us as we explore how to facilitate effective and meaningful planning processes using the Charting the LifeCourse Framework to assist people to embark on the vision they hold for their life.
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Journey to a Better Me
2026-03-24 09:00 - 2026-03-25 15:30 | Fort Hunter Centennial Barn, 5395 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17110, United States
Journey to a Better Me
Join the Keystone Institute for this newly revised curriculum, “Journey to a Better Me.” This active, participatory workshop focuses on leadership development and personal and professional enrichment through an engaging process. Effective listening, communication skills, attitudes of empowerment, creative problem solving, team building strategies, and reaching one’s potential are focal points around which participants both learn from and teach each other! The workshop will be held in-person over two days and facilitated by Ernie Jose from the HR and Development team in collaboration with KI faculty.
Refreshments and lunch will be provided.
3/24 and 3/25 Registration
Schedule
Day 1: March 24, 2026, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Day 2: March 25, 2026, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm

The Power of Roles
2026-03-31 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-06 09:00 - 16:00 | Online
The Power of Roles
This workshop gives participants a practical introduction to the principles of Social Role Valorization. Through a combination of multimedia presentation and small group discussion, participants will learn about the phenomenon of social devaluation. This event includes discussion of how people with disabilities and other devalued groups have been systematically hurt and harmed by society, and what the impact of that devaluation has been. Participants will also learn about ways to help people have better lives by supporting them to achieve positive valued social roles. We will discuss practical strategies to make this a reality for the people you support.
*This workshop takes place via Zoom. KHS employees should register for this workshop through Relias.*
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SRV Refresher Course
2026-04-08 09:00 - 2026-04-09 13:30 | Online
SRV Refresher Course
April 8 2026 @ 9:00 AM – April 9 2026 @ 1:30 PM EDT
Haven’t been to SRV for a while and are looking for a refresher course? Join us as we review the themes of Social Role Valorization and discuss how we have used these ideas over our years of serving others. A series of short presentations will be followed by chances to illustrate, discuss, and share ideas and struggles. Join us to learn about the several new themes of SRV, sharpen your grasp of the principles, recommit to using and teaching the ideas, and do it all in a relaxed atmosphere.
Prior attendance at a 3- or 4-day Introduction to Social Role Valorization workshop is required to register for this event.
This workshop will take place virtually on Zoom. You will receive a Zoom link in the confirmation email close to the date of the workshop.
4/8 and 4/9 Registration
Day 1 April 8, 2026 9:00 am – 1:30 pm EDT
Day 2 April 9, 2026 9:00 am – 1:30 pm EDT

The Power of Roles
2026-04-14 09:00 - 2026-04-16 12:00 | Online
The Power of Roles
This workshop gives participants a practical introduction to the principles of Social Role Valorization. Through a combination of multimedia presentation and small group discussion, participants will learn about the phenomenon of social devaluation. This event includes discussion of how people with disabilities and other devalued groups have been systematically hurt and harmed by society, and what the impact of that devaluation has been. Participants will also learn about ways to help people have better lives by supporting them to achieve positive valued social roles. We will discuss practical strategies to make this a reality for the people you support.
*This workshop takes place in two parts over two separate days via Zoom. It is necessary to attend both parts to receive credit for this workshop. KHS employees should register for this workshop through Relias.*
4/14 and 4/16 Registration
Day 1: April 14, 2026 9:00 am – 12:00 pm EST
Day 2: April 16, 2026 9:00 am – 12:00 pm EST

SRV Office Hours
2026-04-15 11:00 - 13:00 | Keystone Institute, Second Floor – KI Library, 3700 Vartan Way, Harrisburg, PA, 17110, United States
SRV Office Hours
April 15 2026 @ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM EDT
Keystone Institute is offering monthly SRV office hours – a dedicated space for conversation, reflection, and support around Social Role Valorization.
Whether you are:

Navigating implementation challenges
Exploring role enhancement strategies
Wonding how to apply the Culturally Valued Analogue
seeking clarity on model coherency, positive compensation, or social imagery

Keystone Institute staff are here to:

Listen and understand the issues you’re facing
Offer insight grounded in SRV theory and practice
Support your efforts to craft and sustain valued social roles

Office hours are available the second* Wednesday of the month, both in person and on Microsoft Teams. No registration is required. Just drop in.
*Please note that April office hours are on the third Wednesday of the month.

SRV Study Group: Life Sharing
2026-04-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
SRV Study Group: Life Sharing
We often pronounce service practices overwhelmingly “good” or “bad,” yet the reality is more complex as any practice may offer both advantages and pitfalls for vulnerable people. SRV gives us a unique way to assess impact: spotting what helps people access the good things of life, while revealing risks and shortcomings that could cause harm.
This study group series invites SRV-savvy folks to examine practices and discuss hopeful possibilities and worries together.
This six-session study group series is designed to explore common human service practices through the lens of Social Role Valorization (SRV). Throughout the series, we’ll take a closer look at practices often labeled as “good” or “bad” and uncover the nuances – what truly helps people access the good things of life, and what might unintentionally cause harm. Each session will provide context, real-world examples, and collaborative analysis, giving us the chance to identify hopeful possibilities and safeguard against potential pitfalls.
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Creating True Home
2026-05-12 09:00 - 13:30 | Online
Creating True Home
May 12 2026 @ 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM EDT
“The ache for home lives in all of us. The safe place where we can go as we are and not be questioned.” Maya Angelou
This half day of reflection, discussion, and discovery will focus on the concept of home:

What is the importance and meaning of home?
What does it mean to have one’s own home?
How do we create home for others?

Through small group work, presentation, and discussion, we will explore ways to assess how we are doing in this area, which is central to so much of the work that we do.
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SRV Office Hours
2026-05-13 11:00 - 13:00 | Keystone Institute, Second Floor – KI Library, 3700 Vartan Way, Harrisburg, PA, 17110, United States
SRV Office Hours
May 13 2026 @ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM EDT
Keystone Institute is offering monthly SRV office hours – a dedicated space for conversation, reflection, and support around Social Role Valorization.
Whether you are:

Navigating implementation challenges
Exploring role enhancement strategies
Wonding how to apply the Culturally Valued Analogue
seeking clarity on model coherency, positive compensation, or social imagery

Keystone Institute staff are here to:

Listen and understand the issues you’re facing
Offer insight grounded in SRV theory and practice
Support your efforts to craft and sustain valued social roles

Office hours are available the second Wednesday of the month, both in person and on Microsoft Teams. No registration is required. Just drop in.

Introduction to Social Role Valorization
2026-05-18 09:00 - 2026-05-21 15:00 | Bongiorno Conference Center, 430 Union Hall Road, Carlisle, PA, 17013, United States
Introduction to Social Role Valorization
Date: May 18, 2026 @ 9:00 AM – May 21, 2026 @ 3:00 PM EDT
This intensive workshop presents the idea of assisting people with disabilities and other devalued conditions to have positive social roles, which serves as a productive and helpful response to wounding life experiences. People wishing to understand the life experiences of people they support and the implications of those life experiences, and those who are committed to working toward making life better for others are encouraged to attend.
This foundational material is essential to those wishing to serve others in meaningful ways and who are impassioned to make a difference in the lives of others. Many participants find the learning within this event to be the most helpful, inspiring, and clarifying body of knowledge they have been exposed to in their professional development. It assists in long-term understanding and focus of service to others in ways that matter.
The workshop includes multi-media presentation, small and large group reflection and discussion, and resource materials. Participants should be prepared for significant presentations as well.
Schedule
Day 1: May 18, 2026, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Day 2: May 19, 2026, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Day 3: May 20, 2026, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Day 4: May 21, 2026, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Drinks and breakfast will be available. Lunch, dinner, and snacks will also be provided. Overnight accommodations are available.
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The Power of Roles
2026-06-04 09:00 - 2026-06-08 12:30 | Online
The Power of Roles
This workshop gives participants a practical introduction to the principles of Social Role Valorization. Through a combination of multimedia presentation and small group discussion, participants will learn about the phenomenon of social devaluation. This event includes discussion of how people with disabilities and other devalued groups have been systematically hurt and harmed by society, and what the impact of that devaluation has been. Participants will also learn about ways to help people have better lives by supporting them to achieve positive valued social roles. We will discuss practical strategies to make this a reality for the people you support.
*This workshop takes place via Zoom. KHS employees should register for this workshop through Relias.*
Day 1: June 4, 2026, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Day 2: June 8, 2026, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
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Exploring the Places and Spaces Where Community Happens: A Workshop on Community Mapping
2026-06-09 09:00 - 2026-06-30 13:30 | Keystone Human Services, 3700 Vartan Way, Harrisburg, PA, 17110, United States
Exploring the Places and Spaces Where Community Happens: A Workshop on Community Mapping
June 9 2026 @ 9:00 AM – June 30 2026 @ 1:30 PM EDT
How can we make connections to places, associations, and opportunities that will give the people we support a chance to participate and contribute their gifts, talents, and passions? We teach and talk a lot in our work about helping vulnerable people get involved in their communities, yet many of us are unsure how to proceed in our own lives, much less in the lives of others. We invite you to explore community with us in an experiential fashion, using a process of discovery called Community Mapping. Where does community life take place? Where are the places that people gather together? How can we join in authentically, and assist others to do so as well? Most importantly, how might life change if we are successful? This two-day event takes an in-depth look at what is involved in Community Mapping and have an opportunity to experience it for yourself.
Be prepared to explore, research, travel the neighborhood, and talk to others – the first step in understanding where people can offer their gifts is learning the paths and places that already exist, and that others have traveled.
6/9 and 6/30 Registration
Day 1 June 9, 2026 9:00 am – 1:30 pm EDT
Day 2 June 30, 2026 9:00 am – 1:30 pm EDT

SRV Office Hours
2026-06-10 11:00 - 13:00 | Keystone Institute, Second Floor – KI Library, 3700 Vartan Way, Harrisburg, PA, 17110, United States
SRV Office Hours
June 10 2026 @ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM EDT
Keystone Institute is offering monthly SRV office hours – a dedicated space for conversation, reflection, and support around Social Role Valorization.
Whether you are:

Navigating implementation challenges
Exploring role enhancement strategies
Wonding how to apply the Culturally Valued Analogue
seeking clarity on model coherency, positive compensation, or social imagery

Keystone Institute staff are here to:

Listen and understand the issues you’re facing
Offer insight grounded in SRV theory and practice
Support your efforts to craft and sustain valued social roles

Office hours are available the second Wednesday of the month, both in person and on Microsoft Teams. No registration is required. Just drop in.

The Power of Roles
2026-06-17 09:00 - 2026-06-22 12:30 | Online
The Power of Roles
This workshop gives participants a practical introduction to the principles of Social Role Valorization. Through a combination of multimedia presentation and small group discussion, participants will learn about the phenomenon of social devaluation. This event includes discussion of how people with disabilities and other devalued groups have been systematically hurt and harmed by society, and what the impact of that devaluation has been. Participants will also learn about ways to help people have better lives by supporting them to achieve positive valued social roles. We will discuss practical strategies to make this a reality for the people you support.
*This workshop takes place via Zoom. KHS employees should register for this workshop through Relias.*
Day 1: June 17, 2026, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Day 2: June 22, 2026, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
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SRV Study Group: Aging in Place
2026-06-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
We often pronounce service practices overwhelmingly “good” or “bad,” yet the reality is more complex as any practice may offer both advantages and pitfalls for vulnerable people. SRV gives us a unique way to assess impact: spotting what helps people access the good things of life, while revealing risks and shortcomings that could cause harm.
This study group series invites SRV-savvy folks to examine practices and discuss hopeful possibilities and worries together.
This six-session study group series is designed to explore common human service practices through the lens of Social Role Valorization (SRV). Throughout the series, we’ll take a closer look at practices often labeled as “good” or “bad” and uncover the nuances – what truly helps people access the good things of life, and what might unintentionally cause harm. Each session will provide context, real-world examples, and collaborative analysis, giving us the chance to identify hopeful possibilities and safeguard against potential pitfalls.
Register

The Power of Roles
2026-07-07 09:00 - 2026-07-09 12:30 | Online
The Power of Roles
This workshop gives participants a practical introduction to the principles of Social Role Valorization. Through a combination of multimedia presentation and small group discussion, participants will learn about the phenomenon of social devaluation. This event includes discussion of how people with disabilities and other devalued groups have been systematically hurt and harmed by society, and what the impact of that devaluation has been. Participants will also learn about ways to help people have better lives by supporting them to achieve positive valued social roles. We will discuss practical strategies to make this a reality for the people you support.
*This workshop takes place in two parts over two separate days via Zoom. It is necessary to attend both parts to receive credit for this workshop. KHS employees should register for this workshop through Relias.*
7/7 and 7/9 Registration
Day 1: July 7, 2026 9:00 am – 12:30 pm EDT
Day 2: July 9, 2026 9:00 am – 12:30 pm EDT

SRV Office Hours
2026-07-08 11:00 - 13:00 | Keystone Institute, Second Floor – KI Library, 3700 Vartan Way, Harrisburg, PA, 17110, United States
SRV Office Hours
July 8 2026 @ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM EDT
Keystone Institute is offering monthly SRV office hours – a dedicated space for conversation, reflection, and support around Social Role Valorization.
Whether you are:

Navigating implementation challenges
Exploring role enhancement strategies
Wonding how to apply the Culturally Valued Analogue
seeking clarity on model coherency, positive compensation, or social imagery

Keystone Institute staff are here to:

Listen and understand the issues you’re facing
Offer insight grounded in SRV theory and practice
Support your efforts to craft and sustain valued social roles

Office hours are available the second Wednesday of the month, both in person and on Microsoft Teams. No registration is required. Just drop in.

The Road Most Traveled: Using the Culturally Valued Analogue as Your Guide
2026-07-15 09:00 - 12:30 | Online
The Road Most Traveled: Using the Culturally Valued Analogue as Your Guide
July 15 2026 @ 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT
Mapping out a vision of a big, full life for vulnerable people can be full of road bumps. Sometimes we don’t know people very well, sometimes people are uncertain themselves about their identity, gifts, talents and what their future could hold; and sometimes we are so lost in “human service land” that we lose sight of the typical pathways of life and all they have to offer people. But when we are stuck while developing roles, designing services or even planning a housewarming party for someone, using the culturally valued analogue (CVA) can provide us some tried and true guidance to get started, by reminding us to consider “What happens for people with a valued status?”
Join us to learn more about using the CVA to keep us moving in the right direction as we walk with vulnerable people.
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The Power of Roles
2026-07-22 09:00 - 2026-07-27 12:30 | Online
The Power of Roles
This workshop gives participants a practical introduction to the principles of Social Role Valorization. Through a combination of multimedia presentation and small group discussion, participants will learn about the phenomenon of social devaluation. This event includes discussion of how people with disabilities and other devalued groups have been systematically hurt and harmed by society, and what the impact of that devaluation has been. Participants will also learn about ways to help people have better lives by supporting them to achieve positive valued social roles. We will discuss practical strategies to make this a reality for the people you support.
*This workshop takes place via Zoom. KHS employees should register for this workshop through Relias.*
Day 1: July 22, 2026, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Day 2: July 27, 2026, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
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The History and Implications of America’s Segregated Institutions
2026-07-30 09:00 - 12:00 | Online
The History and Implications of America’s Segregated Institutions
July 30 2026 @ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
Much can be learned about human effort, societal forces of oppression and marginalization, and the possibilities for change by studying the rise and fall of “The Great Institutions.” This presentation will describe the founding of such institutions, with lofty and earnest aspirations, through the vast growth of segregation and congregation fed by eugenics ideology, and the eventual decline of the “total institution.”
Through photos, stories of people’s lives and narrative, we will explore the connections with today’s services, the insidious staying power of segregation, and the lessons we can draw from this. This workshop will be led by Betsy Neuville, who worked for many years creating community alternatives for hundreds of institutionalized people all over the world and has supported the settlement agreements at numerous facilities which have promised better lives for people.
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