Blogs
Moving Beyond Awareness: Embracing Autism Acceptance
At Valley Achievement Center, we've long been at the forefront of supporting individuals with...
The Intersecting Roads to Equality: How the Civil Rights Movement Ushered in the Disability Rights Movement
As we celebrate Black History Month, it's essential to recognize the profound impact of the Civil...
Rusty’s Pizza: Employer of the Year at H.I.R.E. Luncheon
Introduction: Rusty's Pizza has long been a shining example of inclusivity and empowerment,...
Honoring 25 Years of Dedication: Thank you David Diosi
Today, we express our heartfelt thanks to David Diosi, who has been an integral part of our VAC...
Embracing Neurological Diversity: The Power of an Inclusive Workforce
In an era that champions diversity and inclusivity, businesses recognize the incredible value of...
Valley Achievement Center (VAC) Embraces the HCBS Final Rule: A Path to Exceptional Person-Centered Care
At Valley Achievement Center (VAC), our mission has always been to provide unparalleled care and...
Navigating Possibilities with Valley Achievement Center: Your Hub for Neurodiversity and Person-Centered Care
Welcome to our inaugural blog post at Valley Achievement Center! We're excited to launch this...
Home & Community Based Services
How Do You Want to Be Known?
The most person-centered question we can ask may also be one of the simplest. For a long time, I...
Whose Life Is It?
Sometimes the smallest words reveal the biggest assumptions. Before you answer the title of this...
The Power of an Introduction
The first thing we say about someone often becomes the first thing others believe. Think about the...
A Culture of One
When most people hear the word culture, they think of the big things — race, religion, or...
The Importance of Environments: Creating Spaces Where People Can Thrive
We talk a lot in Person-Centered Thinking about what’s important to and important for someone —...
The Promises We Make: What Person-Centered Support Really Means
When we talk about Person-Centered Practices, it’s easy to focus on the tools and strategies — the...
Promoting Positive Control: Helping People Hold the Remote to Their Own Lives
Imagine sitting down to watch TV with a friend. You say, “Let’s check out that new comedy...
We’ve Always Done It This Way
Real change doesn't begin with a new policy. It begins with one person asking, "Could there be a...
Finding the Balance
A meaningful life isn't built by choosing between what's important TO someone and what's important...
CENTERED: STORIES, SKILLS, AND SHIFTS IN SUPPORT
A person-centered series by Kurtis | VAC HCBS Coordinator & Certified PCT Trainer In August of...