For the week of May 25 – May 31, we are spotlighting a rewarding volunteer opportunity at MANNA (Metropolitan Area Neighborhood Nutrition Alliance). This Philadelphia-based organization is a leader in providing medically tailored meals to neighbors battling critical illnesses.

At Harrell Assisted Living Homes, we often talk about physical accessibility—ramps, transportation, and sensory-friendly living spaces. But in today's world, there is another landscape that is just as vital for independence: the digital world. As we approach Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), we are shining a light on what it means to make digital spaces—websites, apps, and social media—inclusive for adults with intellectual disabilities and autism. What is Digital Ac

While we curate these sensory-safe environments in our residential homes throughout Philadelphia and the Tri-State area, we want to empower families and caregivers to create their own "Sensory-Friendly Sanctuaries" at home. Here is how you can transform a living space into a place where the mind can truly recharge

Attending local favorites like the Laurel Hill Memorial Day Parade or events at the National Constitution Center starts with a reliable journey. Our vehicles are sanitized, modern, and driven by staff trained specifically to support individuals with IDD.

At Harrell Assisted Living Homes, we believe that communication is a fundamental human right. While spoken language is the most common form of interaction, it is far from the only one. For many adults with intellectual disabilities and autism, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is the bridge that connects their inner world to the community.

Volunteering for day program support is a high-impact way to provide the Social Scaffolding our community needs. For volunteers and participants alike, it’s an opportunity for Gaining a New Skill in communication and social navigation.

🛡️✨This April, we are spotlighting Best Buddies Delaware and their mission to foster one-to-one friendships and integrated employment for the IDD community.