Our President and CEO, Robert Stack, and Director of Government Relations, Sibette Vasquez, visited West Virginia University for Silent No Longer. Thank you to West Virginia University and Professor Joy Hutchinson for hosting us and for helping elevate the conversation about disability rights. #SilentNoLonger #CommunityOptions #DisabilityRights #WVU #WestVirginia

President and CEO, Robert Stack, and Director of Government Relations, Sibette Vasquez, traveled to Maryland to meet with our Maryland leadership team! These visits are a valuable opportunity to strengthen collaboration, share ideas, and continue advancing Community Options’ mission of supporting people with disabilities. #CommunityOptions #Leadership #Maryland #Teamwork #MakingADifference

Our Director of Development, Yongxin Zhou, attended a fantastic clay shooting event sponsored by Valley Bank! We’re grateful for opportunities like these to connect with community partners, strengthen relationships, and build partnerships that help advance our mission. Thank you to Valley Bank for your continued support of Community Options! #CommunityOptions #ValleyBank #CommunityPartnerships #BuildingConnections #MakingADifference

Celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) by honoring the people and partners who make meaningful employment possible! 🎉 On Thursday, we joined the Prince George’s Provider Council’s 12th Annual Employment Awards to celebrate: 👏 Kwimae Furr: for his determination, professionalism and commitment to success 👏 Stephen Thomas: for his outstanding work as a Direct Support Professional 👏 Giant: for building an inclusive workplace where people with disabilities grow and thrive We were also glad to have Maryland Department of Disabilities Secretary, Carol A. Beatty, there to honor the recipients and our business partners. Meaningful employment means opportunity, inclusion and independence. Thank you, Prince George’s Provider Council, for bringing our community together! #NDEAM #DisabilityEmployment #InclusionWorks #CommunityOptions #Maryland

Meet Jayden Tucker! 🌟 Since joining DeBoer’s Auto in March, Jayden has grown into a valued member of the maintenance team. He’s learning new skills, taking pride in his work, and gaining confidence every day, with great support from his manager, Tina Ormond, and the whole DeBoer’s team. That kind of support doesn’t go unnoticed. In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), the Morris, Warren and Sussex Workforce Investment Board named DeBoer’s Auto Sussex County’s Employer of the Year! Congrats, Jayden, and thank you, DeBoer’s Auto! 💙 #NDEAM #InclusiveHiring #CommunityOptions #Team #SussexCounty

President and CEO of Community Options, Robert Stack, joined Steve Ramona on Doing Business with a Servant’s Heart to discuss his book, Silent No Longer: Advancing the Fight for Disability Rights. In this conversation, Robert shares the importance of advocacy, inclusion, and creating meaningful opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Through Silent No Longer, he calls for continued action to advance disability rights and build a more inclusive future. Watch the full episode and join the conversation! bit.ly/4jSbwNu #CommunityOptions #SilentNoLonger #DisabilityRights #DisabilityAdvocacy #Inclusion

Community Options was pleased to welcome South Carolina Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette to one of our homes in Columbia! State Director, Lindsey Daniel, and Columbia Executive Director, Craig Scott, hosted Lt. Governor Evette for an opportunity to meet the individuals we support, connect with our team, and learn more about our work across South Carolina. We appreciate her taking the time to visit and recognize the importance of empowering people with disabilities to live, work, and thrive in their communities. We look forward to continuing our work to advance inclusion, independence, and opportunity for all. #CommunityOptions #DisabilityAdvocacy #Inclusion #SouthCarolina #PamelaEvette

We are deeply saddened by the passing of RJ Mitte, a friend and passionate advocate for disability rights and inclusion. RJ was a valued part of the Community Options family, joining us as a keynote speaker at our annual conference in Washington, D.C., and attending Robert Stack’s Silent No Longer event in Texas. Through his advocacy, he helped bring greater awareness to the importance of equal opportunities, representation, and inclusion for people with disabilities. RJ’s impact will not be forgotten. We are grateful to have shared these moments with him and will continue advancing the work he championed, building a world where everyone is valued, included, and empowered to reach their full potential. Our thoughts are with RJ’s loved ones and all those whose lives he touched. #CommunityOptions #DisabilityRights #Inclusion #RJMITTE #SilentNoLonger

A successful visit to Fordham University! Thank you to Professor Maria Biskup for inviting Community Options President and CEO Robert Stack and Director of Government Relations to speak with her students about Silent No Longer and the ongoing fight for disability rights. We appreciate the opportunity to engage with the next generation of leaders and continue raising awareness about the importance of advocacy, inclusion, and equal opportunities for people with disabilities. #CommunityOptions #DisabilityRights #FordhamUniversity #SilentNoLonger #DisabilityAdvocacy

Strengthening partnerships to advance opportunities for people with disabilities! Community Options South Carolina State Director Lindsey Daniel and Executive Vice President Svetlana Repic-Qira met with Constance Holloway, State Director; Becky Peters, Director of Adult Supports; and Robin Crawford, Director of Government Affairs from the South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. We appreciate the opportunity to connect, collaborate, and continue working together to expand opportunities and support for people with disabilities across South Carolina. #CommunityOptions #SouthCarolina #DisabilityInclusion #CommunityPartnerships #Advocacy

Congratulations to Tyler on bringing home another blue ribbon! Tyler submitted his John Wayne artwork to the Bloomsburg Fair this year and earned 1st place in his category! Way to go, Tyler! We’re so proud of you! #FirstPlace #Artwork #PA #CommunityOptions #Accomplishment

Big congratulations to Timmy for working his first 40 hours at IHOP! 🎉 Timmy has shown up ready to work and given it his all every shift. We're so proud of him. Way to go, Timmy! #CommunityOptions #EmploymentMatters #DisabilityEmployment #InclusiveHiring #NDEAM

Thank you to Dr. Meghan Henning of the University of Dayton for speaking at our 21st Annual Conference, The Future of Employment! Dr. Henning walked us through the history of disability inequities and how that history still affects people today. She then looked ahead at how AI will shape employment and opportunity for people with disabilities. Her talk gave our team a lot to think about as we work toward a future where everyone has the chance to build a meaningful career. #CommunityOptions #FutureOfEmployment #DisabilityInclusion #AI #UDayton

Congratulations to Dorothy Goodwin, Chair of Community Options, on receiving the Betty Pendler Award at the Woolworth Theater in Nashville! The award honors people whose leadership, advocacy and lasting commitment have made a real difference in the lives of people with disabilities. Dorothy's vision and dedication have strengthened our mission to help people with disabilities live and work in their communities with dignity and choice. Thank you, Dorothy, for all you do! 💚 #CommunityOptions #BettyPendlerAward #DisabilityInclusion #Nashville #Award

President & CEO Robert Stack and Director of Government Relations Sibette Vasquez recently met with Governor Josh Shapiro to thank him for his continued support of people with significant disabilities across Pennsylvania. Advocacy at the state level is what makes community-based housing and employment possible — thank you, Governor Shapiro, for standing with the people we support. #Nonprofit #Pennsylvania #GovernorShapiro #CommunityOptions #DisabilityAdvocacy

Please join us in congratulating Ashley Gamba on her appointment as National Director of Employment Services! In her new role, Ashley will lead employment services nationally — expanding real jobs, real wages and real careers for people with disabilities. Congratulations, Ashley! 👏 #DisabilityEmployment #CommunityOptions #InclusiveHiring

☀️ Good food, great weather, and even better company! The Syracuse team enjoyed a wonderful day at Green Lakes State Park filled with delicious food, fun games, plenty of laughs, and great camaraderie. A special shout-out to our amazing Grillmasters for keeping everyone well-fed with delicious burgers and hot dogs! 🍔🌭 #CommunityOptions #Syracuse #GreenLakesStatePark #SummerFun #CommunityConnections

🎬🍿 Movie day! This NJ crew enjoyed a fun outing to Cinemark to see The End of Oak Street. It was a great day filled with entertainment, laughter, and making memories together! #CommunityOptions #MovieDay #Cinemark #MakingMemories #CommunityOuting

🎓 Shout-out to Evlyn for stepping outside her comfort zone and continuing to pursue her passions and education! Evlyn recently attended Husky Day at Bloomsburg University, where she met fellow incoming freshmen, explored campus and its resources, and even won a sweatshirt by confidently answering questions in front of a crowd of her peers! As she begins her college journey studying Computer Science with plans to pursue her passion for Graphic Design, we’re excited to see where her creativity and determination take her. Way to go, Evlyn! #CommunityOptions #BloomsburgUniversity #CollegeJourney #HigherEducation #MakingDreamsHappen