Samantha's Success Story
When Samantha and her mother, Kathy, began the transition planning process from high school to adult life, they focused on applying to colleges and continuing her involvement in the performing arts. Read More
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Jodi's Success Story
Not many people can say that they've been employed with the same company for nearly ten years. Then again, not many people have the same work ethic or personality as Jodi. Read More
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Pam's Success Story
If you live in Philadelphia and have visited a Home Depot within the last decade, chances are you have met Pamela. Since 1998 Pamela — known by friends as “Pam” — has been employed full-time with the organization as a Store Associate. Read More
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Robert's Success Story
Robert is a sweet and outgoing young man who has successfully been employed with Giant Food Stores since 2010. As a Courtesy Clerk, Robert works three days a week at Giant, diligently maintaining the parking lot to ensure that it is safe and free of carts. Read More
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Onyx's Success Story
Lifesharing offers individuals with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to live more independently within the community while still benefiting from the loving support of a family unit. Read More
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George's Success Story
George is an extremely friendly and hardworking individual who is passionate about crafting and volunteering within his community. He is a shining example of someone living the “It's All About Community!” philosophy. Read More
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Valerie's Success Story
When Valerie and her team began looking into Lifesharing as a possible residential option she was going through many significant life changes. This includes transferring to a new high school, transition planning, and moving between households. Read More
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Lenora's Success Story
Leonora is very creative and loves to make dolls of all different shapes and sizes. Her favorite doll, Shakaya (in photo), never leaves her side. Read More
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Christopher's Success Story
Chris is a quiet guy who knows what he wants. Chris moved into a CLA after his mother was no longer able to care for him in 2007. Even then, Chris knew that living in a CLA was not where he wanted to stay. Read More
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Sara's Success Story
Sara is and always has been an extremely determined young woman. She attended Cheltenham High School and was in a combination of special education and mainstream. Read More
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Phillip's Success Story
Phillip is a motivated young man who didn’t have an easy start to his life. He was adopted, and those adoptive parents passed away. An aunt stepped in to help care of him but it didn’t work out and he didn’t have the support he needed to be successful. Read More
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Donte's Success Story
Donte is a laid-back guy, who enjoys spending time with his family. Donte graduated from West Philadelphia High School in 2015 and was determined to get a job. He participated in a work program at Children’s Hospital Of Philadelphia, and also worked at a grocery store. Read More
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Karan's Success Story
Karan came from foster care. When he aged out he moved into a CLA. He built up his independent skills. Now he is a 26-year-old who lives in his own apartment through supported living. Read More
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Tyric & Carolyn's Success Story
Tyric has struggled with purpose in his life. Often he would quit jobs after being employed only a few months. He would elope from his CLA and wander around his neighborhood. Read More
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Dr. Sharon Thompson's Success Story
This person recognizes the creative abilities of individuals with an Intellectual disability and/or Autism and finds ways to expand their knowledge and skills. Promotes or provides opportunities to learn skills, take classes, expand knowledge. Read More
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