Each year, the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities launches a DDAM social media campaign that spotlights ways people with and without disabilities unite to create strong, diverse communities. "Worlds Imagined," the 2022 campaign theme, focuses on how improved awareness, medical advances, and new policies are creating positive changes and new opportunities for those with intellectual/developmental disabilities.

Seventeen individuals with developmental challenges receive the supports they need to be active, productive members of their communities from caring staff in CareLink’s seven ID/IDD residential programs. Recently, the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services asked ID/IDD service providers and professionals to share personal stories about why they chose their careers and why their work is essential. The thoughtful submissions of three dedicated CareLink employees—Elvelina P., Victoria P., and Delores A.—are featured on our website.

Pennsylvania Senator Amanda Cappelletti and Adam Stout, Chief of Staff for Pennsylvania Representative Greg Vitali, met with members of CareLink’s management team at the agency's Torrey House residence on March 21. CareLink CEO Gary Woomer, COO Rich Hoback, Regional Director Ted Colomeda, and Assistant Regional Director Chris Swallow were on hand to discuss some of the issues the agency currently faces and provide the legislators with a tour of the Torrey House personal care home.