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Things to do…..

March 22, 2020

Thank you to Jina Kang, Program Director a CSI Virginia for this great list of things to do from your home! Below are some free, alternative activities that people can engage in during the COVID-19 pandemic or any other situation where social distancing would be in effect. The BalletNOVA Center for Dance in Falls Church, Virginia, […]

Life With a Different Perspective

March 21, 2020

From Janet Butler, CEO/President Today brings more information, changes, and challenges.  Here at CSI, the positive energy is bringing together strong teams to focus on helping everyone to be healthy of mind and body, engaged, and secure in a time of uncertainty.  There are many, many superstars in our CSI Family, my deep gratitude to […]

Quick Update: March 19, 2019

March 20, 2020

Happy first day of spring!! The daffodils and crocus are popping out!! Hoping everyone finds a breath of sunshine during this chaotic time. Remember to take time to recharge. I want to thank the many, many CSI Team Members who continue to provide excellent supports when it means leaving their families or increased risk of […]

Sharing Info: The Numbers….

March 18, 2020

CSI is monitoring closely the impact of COVID-19 on our communities. Staying abreast of the progression of the pandemic is a priority and will guide us in future decisions. The Governors of Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts and Virginia have all issued mandates amending the previous state of emergency declarations. All states are expecting its citizens to […]

Sharing Info: What does it mean?

March 18, 2020

March 17, 2020 On this St. Patrick’s Day I thought I would share some information to help people understand some of the terms that are surrounding us related to the COVID-19 outbreak. I was reading the Cape Cod Health News and found the information to be easy to understand and with the exception of the […]

Update March 16, 2020 Office Closings- CEO letter

March 17, 2020

Dear CSI Family, CSI is continuing to monitor all aspects of the corona outbreak and adjust our operations to meet the needs of those we support and our valued team members. CSI is committed to provide our staff the balance to help maintain optimum health, balance family demands and handle financial responsibilities.  We will work […]

Sharing Information: Corona Virus

March 15, 2020

March 15,2020 From Janet Butler, CEO/President I believe increased communication and awareness are our best defense against fear as we deal with the everchanging coronavirus situation. I will be posting daily on our blog. Each day will bring some new information; our focus will remain to provide supports which promote optimum health and wellness for […]

A Servant’s Power: Changing the Mindset of an Industry

January 16, 2019

Whether reflected in some ancient Greek tragedy, or in the latest superhero movie, the question about the ethical use of power has been a human concern for all of history. You might say choices about power have been the source of history itself. Ask people with disabilities. Their history has been largely determined by how […]

Re-spect: CSI’s First Core Value

October 24, 2018

Respect is a worldview. Perhaps more exact, respect is a way of viewing the world. Respect comes from the Latin verb specere, meaning ‘to look at,’ along with its prefix re, meaning ‘back’ or ‘again.” The word ‘inspect’ comes from the same root. To in-spect something means ‘to examine,’ or ‘to look into.’ To re-spect […]

National Disability Employment Awareness Month

October 12, 2018

Did you know that October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month?  Despite the field we all choose to work in, it came as a surprise to many of us. While each of us has a skillset – either a natural aptitude or interests that we chose to pursue further education in, the majority of us […]