<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[KenCCID]]></title><description><![CDATA[KenCCID empowers individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through personalized support, dignity, choice, and community.]]></description><link>https://www.kenccid.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:31:52 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.kenccid.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Every Story Matters: How KenCCID Is Advocating for Individuals, Families, and Direct Support Professionals]]></title><description><![CDATA[At KenCCID, advocacy isn't something that happens just at the Capitol or during legislative session —it's something we do every day. Every conversation, every success story, and every milestone achieved by the individuals we support helps tell a larger story about the importance of quality services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.]]></description><link>https://www.kenccid.org/post/every-story-matters</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a976068afdae5ab27969467</guid><category><![CDATA[Story Labs]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:55:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/16f05e_70162e06e1da4fbaad04ee5c67b89f15~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_628,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>KenCCID</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What does I.C.A.R.E stand for? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[At KenCCID, our work has always been about more than providing support — it is about building relationships, creating opportunities, and empowering individuals to live meaningful lives filled with dignity, choices, and possibility.]]></description><link>https://www.kenccid.org/post/what-does-icare-stand-for</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a97625a0db425d3bc9d3801</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/16f05e_7f1ab2d07d0c4738875a1c04138b6774~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_628,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>KenCCID</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[KenCCID Responds to Governor Shapiro’s Commitment to Pennsylvania’s Disability Community]]></title><description><![CDATA[At KenCCID, we believe that every person deserves the opportunity to live with dignity, make choices about their own life, participate in their community, and receive the support they need to pursue their goals. That is why a recent letter from Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro to Pennsylvanians with disabilities, families, advocates, and allies is important to our community.]]></description><link>https://www.kenccid.org/post/kenccid-responds-to-governor-shapiro-s-commitment-to-pennsylvania-s-disability-community</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a93050b9a9d52caa740148a</guid><category><![CDATA[Story Labs]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/16f05e_38e938280c334cd6ad7e0b6f019b30ab~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_536,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>KenCCID</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moments That Matter: Building Confidence, Connection and Independence at KenCCID]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sometimes the most meaningful moments happen in everyday conversations. KenCCID Community Engagement Coordinator Miles Cutler recently spent some time visiting Brenda and Roseanne at their home at Sheffield. The visit was filled with conversation, laughter and exciting updates about what’s happening in their lives.]]></description><link>https://www.kenccid.org/post/moments-that-matter</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a975e360db425d3bc9d2f43</guid><category><![CDATA[Story Labs]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/16f05e_e6e37d1a4060496ab71c76196d0da5db~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_628,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>KenCCID</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Does KenCCID Mean to You?]]></title><description><![CDATA[At KenCCID, we believe our greatest impact is best told through the voices of the people who make our community special. We asked members of our KenCCID family one simple question: “What does KenCCID mean to you?” Their answers remind us that KenCCID is more than a service provider — we are a community built on dignity, choices, relationships, trust, and endless possibilities.]]></description><link>https://www.kenccid.org/post/what-does-kenccid-mean-to-you</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8e0a6a28d0cf71ca039d19</guid><category><![CDATA[Story Labs]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:39:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/16f05e_f5d3a92d2c0c401d8fdf733908166684~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_536,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>KenCCID</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Board Member Spotlight: Vice President Gregory Mounds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greg Mounds has served on the Kenccid Board of Directors since 2025. He is the Co-Founder of AGA Media Productions and a strategic Human Resources and Operational leader with more than a decade of experience strengthening organizational capability, developing leaders, improving ways of working, and leading high-impact employee, culture, and service-delivery initiatives across large, complex environments. He brings expertise in organizational development, employee and customer experience, leaders]]></description><link>https://www.kenccid.org/post/gregory-mounds</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa098fade6cabeb3fdf7315</guid><category><![CDATA[Our Family]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/16f05e_54771ecbc13a4700a3bb3d3f6fcee5bb~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_628,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>KenCCID</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Board Member Spotlight: Nicole Johnson &#38; our Strategic Operations Consultant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nicole Johnson, MBA, has served on the Kenccid Board of Directors since 2026. She is a healthcare operations executive, strategic consultant, and doctoral researcher with more than 20 years of experience spanning healthcare, public health, human capital management, organizational strategy, and social impact. ]]></description><link>https://www.kenccid.org/post/nicole-johnson-mba</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa096fede6cabeb3fdf6e7e</guid><category><![CDATA[Our Family]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/16f05e_248264a6753f406cacf48231a475a79e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_628,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>KenCCID</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Board Member Spotlight: Dr. Rolanda Coverson, Recording Secretary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr. Rolanda Coverson serves on the Kenccid Board of Directors as Recording Secretary, a role she has held since joining the Board in December 2025. She brings expertise in community health, health advocacy, family nurse practice, and healthcare leadership.

]]></description><link>https://www.kenccid.org/post/dr-rolanda-coverson</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa08fb8c8037c7823038237</guid><category><![CDATA[Our Family]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/16f05e_e71babd2ac1142b49feb900ab2a15736~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_628,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>KenCCID</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Board Chair Spotlight: Lisa Hanssen’s Commitment to the KenCCID Mission]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lisa A. Hanssen, Esq. has been a dedicated member of the KenCCID Board since 2013 and has served as Board Chair since 2015. An accomplished attorney and longtime advocate for KenCCID’s mission, Lisa brings decades of legal and leadership experience to her role. Her commitment to collaboration, inclusion, and empowering individuals with disabilities continues to help guide KenCCID forward and strengthen its impact in the community.]]></description><link>https://www.kenccid.org/post/board-lisa-hansse</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a848a8abecb69ff1480a20e</guid><category><![CDATA[Our Family]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:40:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/16f05e_17ec2852082b4404870c10043c511d8f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_628,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>KenCCID</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Board Member Spotlight: Tiffany Lo’s Passion for Technology &#38; Social Impact]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meet KenCCID Board Member Tiffany Lo, a technology and social impact leader with more than eight years of experience in software engineering and product development. From advancing global social justice initiatives to supporting transportation solutions for students with special needs, Tiffany has built her career around using technology to create meaningful change. Her leadership, innovation, and commitment to inclusion bring valuable perspective to KenCCID’s Board of Directors.]]></description><link>https://www.kenccid.org/post/tiffany-lo</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8487c2e009b3510d38aa28</guid><category><![CDATA[Our Family]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:35:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/16f05e_d528ef43ddb54c3e989d78b39fec6540~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_628,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>KenCCID</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Building Community Through the Beautiful Game: Thank You to the Ahmad Butler Foundation]]></title><description><![CDATA[At KenCCID, we believe that meaningful community experiences help create lives filled with joy, connection, and opportunity. That’s why we are incredibly grateful to The Ahmad Butler Foundation and CEO Latanya Morrison for their generous donation of 10 tickets to a Philadelphia Union soccer match at Subaru Park.]]></description><link>https://www.kenccid.org/post/building-community-through-the-beautiful-game-thank-you-to-the-ahmad-butler-foundation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7b9847ed11f3958cc5087f</guid><category><![CDATA[Story Labs]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:51:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/16f05e_586a1da3521d4a69b2772d3d9c13b33d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_536,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>KenCCID</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[KenCCID Welcomes The Claymobile This August!]]></title><description><![CDATA[At KenCCID, we believe every individual deserves the opportunity to explore their creativity, discover new talents, and express themselves in meaningful ways. That’s why we are excited to announce that The Clay Studio’s Claymobile will be visiting KenCCID this August to provide an engaging, hands-on ceramics experience for the individuals we serve.]]></description><link>https://www.kenccid.org/post/kenccid-welcomes-the-claymobile</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7a2de2ecb2cb929ff7560c</guid><category><![CDATA[Story Labs]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:10:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/16f05e_500d421c40cf4dc5b3d9cda177eeb8ac~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_536,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>KenCCID</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Heart Behind KenCCID: Celebrating Ally Sileo and the Power of Volunteers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Volunteers are at the heart of KenCCID, bringing their time, talents, and compassion to create meaningful experiences for the individuals we serve. This month, we’re proud to celebrate Ally Sileo and the joy and creativity she brings to our Arts &#38; Crafts Program. Discover Ally’s story, the impact volunteers make every day, and how individuals, businesses, and community groups can get involved—including opportunities to support our upcoming Possibilities Gala.]]></description><link>https://www.kenccid.org/post/the-heart-behind-kenccid-celebrating-ally-sileo-and-the-power-of-volunteers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7a1b53ecb2cb929ff722ca</guid><category><![CDATA[Story Labs]]></category><category><![CDATA[Our Family]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:20:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/16f05e_6eb1a55ae25e40f1a8cc9ebf9b5c126d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_628,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>KenCCID</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wear Their Art. Share Their Story.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Support creativity, inclusion, and opportunity with an official KenCCID T-shirt! Many of our newest designs feature artwork created by talented individuals in KenCCID's Arts, Music, Sports &#38; Outings Program. Every purchase helps raise awareness, celebrate their creativity, and support programs that empower individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism to express themselves, build confidence, and thrive in their communities. Wear their art. Share their story. 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Having the autonomy to make these everyday decisions allows her to express her personal preferences, build confidence, and take ownership of her daily routine.]]></description><link>https://www.kenccid.org/post/building-independence-through-cooking</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a73633283bd56b51ff141ed</guid><category><![CDATA[Story Labs]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/16f05e_7132b29b0d81457e90eb67cf40809345~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_536,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>KenCCID</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[July marks the Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990: Your Voice Can Help Protect Services for Individuals with Disabilities]]></title><description><![CDATA[July is an important month for the disability community as we celebrate the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990—the landmark civil rights law that transformed opportunities for millions of Americans with disabilities.]]></description><link>https://www.kenccid.org/post/anniversary-of-ada-of-1990</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6138ad6ed1567a596deed8</guid><category><![CDATA[Story Labs]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/16f05e_47635855311b4ce382737aa3a5826b18~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_536,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>KenCCID</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daniel’s Story: Building Connections, Confidence, and Community]]></title><description><![CDATA[For more than eight years, Daniel has proudly worked at McDonald’s, and he loves what he does. Every day, he arrives ready to work, contribute, and be part of a team. 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