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KenCrest’s New Business Ideas Pioneers Support for Those With IDD

Since 2019, KenCrest’s New Business Ideas Initiative has been developing new models and programs to bridge the care gap.

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A Helping Hand in Supported Independent Living

Supported Independent Living client Pete Peterson receives additional support to help him remain independent while living alone.

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Good Help is Hard to Find: A Look Into The DSP Crisis

Around the United States, thousands of Community Living homes are short staffed due to the ongoing Direct Support Professional (DSP) crisis.

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This NBI Helps Children Aged Birth to Five Remain in Schools

KenCrest’s New Business Ideas, Child Care SWIFT Support, helps children with developmental delays remain in early learning centers in PA.

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From Parent to Parent: Raising a Child with an Intellectual Disability

Former Philadelphia Inquirer writer Ellen Gray reflects on her journey raising her son Patrick, who has an intellectual disability.

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Did You Know These Programs Started As New Business Ideas?

These KenCrest programs became a reality through the New Business Ideas initiative. Be an agent of change by pitching your ideas today!

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The Controversy Around Applied Behavior Analysis

Applied Behavior Analysis has undergone scrutiny for its strict instruction, and these KenCrest experts discuss its influence.

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One Clinical Coordinator’s Journey to KenCrest

With a history in social work and psychology, Clinical Coordinator Kelly Sanders consistently helps people with IDD live fulfilling lives.

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Raising a Reader Helps Little Learners Grow

Three of KenCrest’s Early Learning Centers help young students’ literacy grow through the Raising a Reader program.

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A Chance Encounter Leads to Lasting Friendships

An involvement fair at West Chester University led Kelly Connor to KenCrest’s Day Sharing program and two new friendships.

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Changing How We See Behaviors

For two years, Behavior Specialist Consultant Jennifer Bassett has helped change how we see big behaviors in people with disabilities.

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