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Library

The CISI Library is a critical vehicle for sharing up-to-date information on the reforms that are happening within the state and across the country, as well as research and best practices in the area of supported employment and full inclusion of people with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
The CISI Library will be updated frequently as new promising practices are identified.
The CISI Library will also archive videos of consumers, family members and people within the state who have a perspective on improving the lives of people with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

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Latest Addition to the Library

Filling the Gaps in Workforce

"Fill the gaps in workforce," written by Mark Edwards, Frank Cettina, and Victoria R. Myers on philly.com, goes into depth about the city of Philadelphia and how they made a difference within their

Focus On Families initiative launched in Union County

Freeholder Chairman Mohamed S. Jalloh serves as a liaison to the Union County Workforce Investment Board out of New Jersey. "Focus On Families initiative launched in Union County," written by

Correcting the Past and Breaking Down Barriers to Employment and Housing

Joshua Vaughn, writer for The Sentinel out of Pennsylvania, brings to light people who have criminal backgrounds and associated problems to finding employment and/or housing. Read the article now: "Correcting the

Mental Health Awareness: A Reminder to Maintain Sensitive and Compliant Policies

Susan Byellin is a writer for WeComply - a Thomson Reuters business, a Compliance Blog that offers information on an abundance of rich topics. "Mental Health Awareness: A Reminder to

Reflecting on National Foster Care Month and Our Continued Commitment to America's Foster Youth

Valerie Jarrett, Senior Advisor and Assistant to the President for Intergovernmental Affairs and Public Engagement, released a blog post reflecting National Foster Care Month.  Jarrett is a Senior Advisor to President

Hiring People With Disabilities Is a Smart Decision

Natalie Szrajer, writer for Myrtle Beach Online, highlights a young man who continues his search for employment despite his challenges. Szrajer also mentions the good business sense around hiring an