Vision For Equality

10/28/2025

November is National Family Caregivers Month — a time to recognize and support the millions of family caregivers navigating care every single day.

This year, Caregiver Action Network is celebrating with Plug-in to Care, our campaign to connect caregivers with the resources, support, and community they deserve.

Introducing Care Connections: The Plug-in to Care Webinar Series — five free webinars featuring expert speakers from across industries, moderated by CAN’s CEO Marvell Adams Jr.

We'll be bringing together leading voices in caregiving, workplace policy, mental health, financial planning, and more to share practical tools, expert guidance, and real community support.

Register once and get instant access to all five webinars + replays. No juggling multiple registrations. No missing sessions. Just one simple sign-up to access everything!

What You'll Get:

✅ Guidance on how to find trustworthy resources and spot scams

✅ Intel on workplace benefits and caregiver support options you might not know about — from HR leaders and employee benefits specialists

✅ Real strategies for building community and connection — with mental health and community support experts

✅ Solutions for managing multiple generations of care — from youth caregiving and aging experts

✅ Financial planning and insurance guidance — from financial advisors and insurance specialists

✅ Ways to turn your caregiving experience into action

All five sessions are 1 PM EST.

🗓️ Nov. 3 | Plug-in to Care: Finding Your Way Through Resources
🗓️ Nov. 7 | Plug-in to Care: Building Caregiver-Friendly Workplaces
🗓️ Nov. 10 | Plug-in to Care: Finding Strength in Community and Connections
🗓️ Nov. 14 | Plug-in to Care: The Intergenerational Balancing Act
🗓️ Nov. 19 | Plug-in to Care: Turning Caregiver Experience into Action

Whether you're new to caregiving or have been balancing it all for years, there's something here for you.

Plug-In to Care Hub Community Support Plug-In to Care Hub Community Support Care Connections: The Plug-in to Care Webinar Series This November, join Caregiver Action Network for Care Connections, a special Plug-in to Care Webinar Series celebrating National Family Caregivers Month 2025. Throughout t...

10/25/2025

Be kind to yourself. Acknowledge that you're human, and it's okay to make mistakes.

10/24/2025

Today it was announced that the 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for Social Security beneficiaries and Supplemental Security Income recipients will be 2.8 percent.

Read more here:
https://www.ssa.gov/news/en/press/releases/2025-10-24.html

COLA Fact Sheet:
https://www.ssa.gov/news/en/cola/factsheets/2026.html

COLA Fact Sheet: (En español)
https://www.ssa.gov/news/es/cola/factsheets/2026.html

Baltimore, MD – The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced today that Social Security benefits, including Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance …

10/22/2025

Please join the Office for People with Disabilities (OPD) and the Philadelphia Fire Department (PFD) for an in-person discussion on fire safety and prevention and a demonstration on how to use adaptive smoke alarms for people with disabilities. An adaptive smoke alarm is a smart device that uses visual and tactile alerts, such as flashing lights and vibrations, to warn people with hearing or vision loss of a fire or other emergencies.

The discussion will take place on Monday, November 10th from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Municipal Services Building, Innovation Lab (16th Floor), 1401 John F. Kennedy Blvd, 19102.
Please note that pre-registration is required due to limited space.

Let's come together to chat about fire safety and prevention in our community!

10/22/2025

Register for this event today!

https://buff.ly/AEo5Vdq

What options are available when an individual is unable to activate an AAC device using their fingers? On Wednesday, October 22 at 12 pm Eastern Time our AAC Awareness Month webinar topic will be "Access Granted: Exploring Alternative Access Modes for AAC."

We'll explore different direct access methods (such as eye-gaze and head tracking) and indirect access methods (such as switch scanning), along with some products currently available to support alternative access to AAC. RSVP: https://buff.ly/AEo5Vdq

10/21/2025

Due to the ongoing Federal Shutdown, November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits may be unavailable for some individuals.

Resources through local food banks, community meal programs, or other emergency food resources may be available to assist individuals experiencing food insecurity. PA Navigate (https://pa-navigate.org/) can help you locate these resources.

Additional information is available at:
Due to Federal Shutdown, November SNAP Payments Will Not be Made to Nearly Two Million Pennsylvanians | Department of Human Services | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) | Department of Human Services | Commonwealth of P…

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10/21/2025

Don't be afraid to reach out and ask for support. Connect with other caregivers. Sharing experiences and tips with other caregivers can be a great source of support.

10/19/2025

Take an account of how much power you might be giving to each challenge you are facing.

Journal about it and/or discuss with someone you trust.

10/17/2025

Know how much power you give to each stressor in your life. Sometimes stress comes from real danger, but in most cases, the amount of stress we feel has more to do with how we think about the obstacles in our way.

10/15/2025

Monday, October 20th is the deadline to register to vote in the 2025 municipal election!!!

You can register online, or submit a registration form in person or through the mail to your county election office by the same date.

Online voter registration applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. that day. Your county board of elections must receive mail and in-person applications by 5 p.m.

Register Online: https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/pages/VoterRegistrationApplication.aspx

Registration Form:https://www.pa.gov/content/dam/copapwp-pagov/en/vote/resources/documents-and-forms/Voter_Registration_Application_English.pdf

10/15/2025

NEXT WEEK!!! How to Support Families in Crisis from a Trauma Informed Lens

Calling all Professionals!!! Join us as we discuss trauma, its impact, and practices to support families in crisis.

Wednesday, October 22nd & Thursday, October 23rd
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Register Here- bit.ly/traumalens2025

Being a caregiver of a child with disabilities, while a deeply rewarding experience, can be incredibly stressful. Extreme or prolonged stress can lead to trauma. As professionals supporting families, a strong understanding of trauma and its impact is crucial for providing effective and compassionate care. Working effectively with families requires building trust, validating emotions, fostering collaboration, and more.

10/15/2025

🚨 Virtual Job Fair Alert! 🚨
The Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services Peer Culture and Community Inclusion Unit is hosting a Virtual Job Fair for providers hiring Certified Peer Specialists (CPS) and Certified Recovery Specialists (CRS).

📅 Date: October 15, 2025
🕛 Time: 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
📍 Online (Virtual Event)

This event is designed to remove barriers to employment and create direct access to meaningful opportunities.
👉 Are you a provider hiring CPS or CRS? Don’t miss this chance to connect!
📧 More info: DBHIDS.PeerCulture@phila.gov
📞 Call: 215-685-4989

Learn more and register here: http://bit.ly/4nLrcB3