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By: Elizabeth Winters October is AAC Awareness Month. A time to recognize the many ways people communicate and the tools that help make it possible. At Excentia Human Services, the Communication Services Program supports individuals who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) to express themselves, connect with others, and live
We are proud to share the official proclamations from Governor Shapiro recognizing Down Syndrome Awareness Month and National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) in Pennsylvania. These proclamations affirm the value, contributions, and rights of individuals with disabilities across our communities. We invite you to read and reflect on these important
Interview by Mary Godin As Direct Support Professional (DSP) Week 2025 draws near, Excentia Human Services CEO Chris Shaak reflects on the beginnings that shaped him. From his earliest nights on shift as a caregiver to overseeing a human services organization today, Shaak’s career traces a story of compassion and the kind
Anna Wiggins: Child, ABA Feature Four-year-old Anna Wiggins has been benefiting from Excentia Human Services’ Children Services, specifically Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy (ABA), for several months now. Her parents, Sandy and Austin Wiggins, deeply cherish her as the love of their lives. Born during the challenging times of the COVID-19
By: Mary Godin Joel at his current job. Joel likes to stock shelves. Specifically, he wants things to be in their place. As his mom, Kay, says, “He is passionate about things being in order.” She chuckles fondly as she relays this to me over the phone; when Joel comes
By: Mary Godin Excentia Human Services’ Employment Specialists Brenda Mitchell (left) and Laurie Becker (right). Emotional intelligence, social awareness, and adaptability. Three of the most crucial skills needed to be an employment specialist at Excentia Human Services. Our team of three, including our Supported Employment Lead, provides job coaching and
As the youngest of five siblings, Bennett always loves tagging along for family activities. In his early years, nothing seemed concerning with Bennett’s development.
Fine motor skills describe a child’s ability to use their small muscles, such as those in their fingers, hands and wrists, while coordinating with their eyes. These skills include tasks that require dexterity, control and strength, like holding small objects, buttoning clothes and writing. Fine motor skills are beneficial for
Updated 3/9/21 Excentia Human Services stands in support of COVID-19 vaccines and strongly encourages all employees, people we support, and community members to get a vaccine as soon as they are able. Since the vaccinations have been made available, well over a hundred employees have been vaccinated, and more are
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