Thankfully, after a trying year of loss, grief, isolation and seemingly endless challenges, the COVID-19 vaccine rollout is offering hope for the future. Chimes staff are certainly doing their part by rolling up their sleeves… read more
Chimes Inclusive Mental Health Care For LGBTQI+
To make mental health care more accessible for the LGBTQI+ community, Chimes Pennsylvania offered virtual training on how to better understand these individuals’ unique needs and create a welcoming environment. Over forty Chimes PA staff… read more
Collaboration Drives Responsiveness for New Chimes Maryland Resident
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then this picture of Carol Kirby certainly tells a story. Carol recently came into Chimes Community Living program as an emergency placement. While Carol has been… read more
April is Autism Awareness Month
April 3, 2020 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 1 in 68 children in the U.S. autism. The prevalence is 1 in 42 for boys and 1 in 189 for girls.… read more
Celebrating Inclusion for Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
March 12, 2020 - March has been recognized as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month since 1987 when President Ronald Reagan encouraged Americans to provide individuals with developmental disabilities “the encouragement and opportunities they need to lead… read more
Chimes Rings in the New Year, Clearly
January 23, 2020 - A new decade. A new year. For most of us, resolutions abound, with resolve to embark on a fresh start. Chimes Family of Services is no different, as we cast… read more
Thank You For Supporting Chimes in 2019
As we look back over 2019 we are grateful for the staff, donors, individuals, and volunteers that help us fulfill our vision for all people to be able to live empowered and enriched lives,… read more
Create an Impact in Your Community on Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday was founded as a simple idea: bring people together for a day of giving back. This day is a time when communities, individuals, and organizations come together to raise awareness for the… read more
Companies are Seeing the Value of Hiring People With Disabilities
National Disabilities Employment Awareness Month is the perfect time to celebrate the many contributions of America’s workers with disabilities. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2018, the employment-population ratio—the proportion of… read more
The Importance of Friendships
Friends are important for many reasons. They provide companionship and help us enjoy activities, new experiences, and appreciate life more fully. Many individuals with disabilities interact primarily with their family and service providers, which can… read more
