Program areas at Inglis Community Services
Founded in 1877, Inglis has been supporting people with disabilities to live the lives they choose, where and how they choose. Inglis is a national leader in providing comprehensive care and Services for people living with multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, spinal cord injuries and other neurological disorders resulting in some level of paralysis and mobility impairment. From adapted technology, independent living apartments, and other community-based programming to long-term care, Inglis meets the needs of the people we serve along the continuum of care. Inglis has three key areas of programmatic focus under the "parent" of Inglis foundation, including: Inglis Community Services, a collection of programs that support people with disabilities who choose to live independently in the Community; Inglis housing corporation, the largest private developer in the philadelphia area of affordable, accessible independent living apartments for people with disabilities; and Inglis house, a long-term care facility for adults 21 or better. All of these Services are supported with Inglis' thought leadership and expertise in assistive technology as well as a commitment to person-centered care. Inglis serves over 3,000 people directly, and others indirectly through its website, www.inglis.org, and other outreach activities supporting its mission to "enable people with disabilities and those who care for them to achieve their goals and live life to the fullest. "Inglis Community services:inglis Community Services (ics) includes a suite of long-term supports and Services, behavioral health, housing Services and assistive technology programs that enable individuals with physical disabilities to live well in the Community. Certain ics programs also serve older adults and/or support a smaller subset of individuals who have intellectual and developmental (idd) disabilities and behavioral health challenges.services provided: - assistive tech Services, including Inglis house programs as well as community-based clients (ats) - care management and resident Services coordination (cm/rsc) - Community employment Services (ces) - connections day program, an enhanced day program model (day program) - journeys, Inglis' behavioral health mobile peer support partnership (journeys) - self-determination housing of Pennsylvania, serving Inglis' mission to promote self-determination in housing for low-income individuals with disabilities and older adults in Pennsylvania. The program Services include statewide accessible housing training, education, outreach, management of the 811 waitlist, and home modifications support via grants from various organizations. - the Inglis impact accelerator provides investment and incubation Services for emerging innovative and outcomes-driven enterprises supporting health care, Services and products designed for people with disabilities across the country.