July 19, 2023
Inglis hosted our first-ever “Pitch Your Niche” ideas contest, an incredible evening that worked to motivate and celebrate big ideas in...
June 07, 2023
Patty Price
Interview with Robbie Shell
May 2023
When I was a year old, I was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Mom had taken me to a clinic run by the...
April 17, 2023
With a $614,000 grant from Highmark Wholecare, a Pittsburgh-based managed care organization, Inglis will establish the transformative Inglis...
March 08, 2023
Judy Heumann 1948-2023
“Mother of the Disability Rights Movement”
Legend. Activist. Author. Leader. Icon. Judith “Judy”...
August 26, 2022
Ali Stroker is the barrier-breaking actress and singer who was the first wheelchair user to both be nominated for, AND to win a Tony Award for her...
March 29, 2022
The movie CODA (Child of Deaf Adult) won the Oscar for Best Movie, Best Actor, and Best Adapted Screenplay!
Troy Kotsur became the first deaf male...
March 02, 2022
Every four years, the hope is the world will put aside politics, cultural conflicts, and philosphical differences - and join as one global...
February 23, 2022
The City of Philadelphia wants to hear from you about your housing and neighborhood. They also want to know what happened the last time you looked for...
January 11, 2022
Follow this link to read the article from Disability Scoop (the great disability-focused website with regular email blasts) about...
December 28, 2021
From the story posted on the NPR.org website:
"When Colorado elected Rep. David Ortiz, the state's first lawmaker to use a wheelchair, staff at...
December 01, 2021
The producers of the movie version of the musical, Wicked - telling the story about the two witches from The Wizard of Oz, are holding...
August 25, 2021
Every four years, the hope is the world will put aside politics and differences, cultural conflicts, and philosphical differences - and join as...
July 09, 2021
Here is the link to a recent opinion article in The Philadelphia Inquirer about the need for all Philadelphia Recreation Centers to be accessible...
June 19, 2021
In 1877, Inglis was founded on the principles that people with disabilities should be given all the opportunities and support to live the lives they...
February 01, 2021
PHILADELPHIA, PA (FEBRUARY 1, 2021) — Inglis, a more than 144-year-old, Philadelphia-based organization serving individuals with disabilities,...
January 17, 2021
We are yet at another moment, on the edge…in between. We are going through the narrow places. Our communities, our country, and our world...
December 29, 2020
Inglis Methodist Gardens, our newest housing community, is becoming a reality as construction crews safely work throughout this pandemic and help make...
December 29, 2020
The great folks at Lehigh Valley Public Media (WLVR) have highlighted the crisis that adult day centers across Pennsylvania are facing. Due to...
September 21, 2020
Our good friends and partners at the Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Fund (PATF) have created a webinar series - Money Talks - on financial...
August 17, 2020
Alert - From our friends at RCPA
08/17/2020 - Census...
July 27, 2020
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law on July 26, 1990 by President George H.W. Bush. The purpose of the law is to make sure...
June 19, 2020
On Friday, June 19th, 2020, Inglis recognized and honored Juneteenth, also called Emancipation Day, or Freedom Day, which celebrates the...
June 01, 2020
Since its founding, Inglis has been grounded in the fundamental belief in the basic human right of all people to live their lives free from...
May 15, 2020
Voter registration for the June 2nd Pennsylvania Primary Election is due by Monday, May 18th. As Pennsylvania begins to explore "reopening,"...
May 09, 2020
Like communities around the country, many Inglis staff who have been working remotely – along with board members, family, friends, and even a...
January 24, 2020
6ABC – Coverage of Governor Wolf's visit talking about vulnerable populations (click on photo for video)
Pennsylvania Governor Tom...
December 19, 2019
Inglis' new Innovation Center has opened. Please see some of the recent media coverage. Please note that the actual cost for the...
December 08, 2019
Inglis is pleased to announce Ben Laudermilch has joined Inglis as its new Vice President/Executive Director of Inglis Housing Corporation (IHC)....
August 15, 2019
Justin joined Inglis in November, 2018 as the Assistant Nursing Home Administrator and was promoted to Nursing Home Admisitrator in August,...
August 01, 2019
PHILADELPHIA, August 1st, 2019 – Inglis and Methodist Services were awarded low-income housing tax credits from the Pennsylvania Housing Finance...
June 27, 2019
Michael Strawbridge knows he has big shoes to fill as the new Director of Assistive Technology. Michael recently replaced Dawn Waller, who retired in...
June 09, 2019
Powerhouse actress and singer, Ali Stroker, broke barriers and made history as the first wheelchair user to win a Tony Award for her incredible...
March 15, 2019
Breakthrough concept at future Inglis Methodist Gardens will bring together affordable housing, medical and social service organizations in one...
February 28, 2019
Philadelphia, PA (February 28, 2019) – Inglis is pleased to announce that Charles W. Horton, Jr. will join the 140+ year old disability services...
February 28, 2019
Carol Orzel had one of the rarest diseases in the world, dreamed of her skeleton hanging in the Mütter Museum of the College of Physicians...
December 03, 2018
Inglis joins with people all over the world to celebrate the International Day of Disabled Persons. Here is a link to the UN's page for more...
July 18, 2018
Here is a great story from Fast Company about a creative developer who has built a solution to interpret American Sign Language and convert it...
February 13, 2018
"With today’s signing of the landmark American’s with Disabilities Act, every man, woman, and child with a disability can now pass through...
February 07, 2018
Inglis celebrates the spectacular, history-making win of the Philadelphia Eagles at the 52nd Super Bowl, and eagerly anticipates the victory parade...
January 03, 2018
Marilyn Caras Newman is the sister of Inglis resident James Caras, who lives with multiple sclerosis. Since he moved to Inglis seven years...
November 27, 2017
Inglis' thought leadership in Assistive Technology (formerly called Adapted Technology) was highlighted on the front page of the business section...
October 19, 2017
Over the years, we have posted great images of Halloween costumes made for kids who use wheelchairs. One of the families whose designs have...
July 14, 2017
Inglis looks to the future for people with disabilities by working with every college and university health program in the area, providing internships...
June 07, 2017
Philadelphia, PA (June 8, 2017) – The Inglis Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of DYANN M. ROTH as Inglis’ new...
May 03, 2017
Our Residents:
Inglis House is a unique resource in the region and indeed, the country. Our residents come from all over the United States to...
May 03, 2017
Creative expression is an important part of life at Inglis, and many residents come here because of the artistic opportunities we offer. Our Artist in...
May 03, 2017
At left, a few of the more than 300 RNs, LPNs, CNAs and nurse practitioners comprising our nursing staff.
Their hard work and dedication are at...
May 03, 2017
Frederick S. Kaplan, MD, explains how three Inglis residents paved the way for his life’s work and groundbreaking research, making a better life...
May 02, 2017
Making a Committment to the Future Care of People with Disabilities
Research indicates that people living with disabilities face greater difficulty...
May 02, 2017
by Robbie Shell
I met Peter two years ago when I was volunteering at Inglis House, a residential facility in Philadelphia for people who are...
May 02, 2017
The Changing Perceptions of Inglis & Disability
Displayed on a wall in Inglis’ large event space, Founders’ Hall, rests an old...
May 02, 2017
Several years ago, Inglis began its transition to a Person-Centered model of care — one that makes resident preferences and choices a priority...
May 02, 2017
An historic organization, with the mindset of a startup — that describes Inglis as we celebrate our 140th birthday this year.
(Closed...
March 08, 2017
Pictured above: (top L. to R.) Caroline Inglis, Annie Inglis (approx 17 yrs old), Nursing Class 1921; (bottom L. to R.) Former Board Chair, Dixie...
December 09, 2016
Dear Inglis Community,
I want you to be among the first to know that I will be retiring from Inglis in 2017. When the time comes, I will not be...
November 29, 2016
Since 2002, Inglis Community Employment Services (CES) has helped people with significant disabilities find competitive employment alongside...
November 22, 2016
November 2016
Dear Friends,
At Inglis, we enjoy abundant blessings all throughout the year. Thanksgiving is the perfect time for us to...
October 31, 2016
SEPTA and the 5,700 members of the Transport Workers Union Local 234 have reached an agreement and the strike is now over. It will still...
August 15, 2016
Many news outlets have covered the doping scandal and subsequent banning of the Paralympics Team from Russia. Below, you will find several links...
July 13, 2016
Inglis celebrates the opening of Inglis Gardens at Belmont. 80 new, fully accessible, affordable apartments – 40 for people with...
July 05, 2016
A motivational entertainment company on wheels, making audiences laugh, cry, stand up, and cheer. Their mission is to break down the barriers that...
April 22, 2016
25 Residents from Inglis House to Transition to Independent Living at Inglis Gardens at Belmont
For nearly 140 years, Inglis has been enabling people...
November 23, 2015
Check out photos from our Thanksgiving Dinner held throughout Inglis - Founders' Hall, the Solariums, the Therapeutic...
September 17, 2015
The City of Philadelphia is proclaiming October 27, 2015 A Day of Kindness.
Inglis is pleased to join in and participate. We know our many...
May 13, 2015
Dear Friends,
For 65 years Joan “Joanie” McLean lived a busy life with dignity and grace at Inglis House. After her passing in February...
March 17, 2015
Construction on the new Inglis Wellness and Rehab Center has begun and will be completed in May. The new Center will be located on the first floor of...
March 14, 2015
Since our new website launched in May 2013, we have received rave reviews from all across the Inglis Community. But we are not resting on our...
February 12, 2015
At Inglis, we value
meaningful purpose, worthwhile work,
the chance to make a difference, and most importantly,
the opportunity to love and be...
December 18, 2014
Over the past few weeks, I’ve spoken to many people having problems finding their holiday spirit this year. Frequently we are exposed...
December 12, 2014
The Fall issue of Inglis' newsletter, Image has arrived. And with it comes a whole new look and feel. As the first step towards the new...
November 26, 2014
November 2014
Dear Inglis Community:
At Inglis, we believe that Thanksgiving is about more than giving thanks; it’s also about becoming aware of...
November 26, 2014
Inglis mourns the passing of our friend and colleague, Tracie Butler Giles.
Tracie joined Inglis as our Vice President and Chief Integrity Officer in...
June 30, 2014
Dear Friends,
The end of our fiscal year is a great time to step back and celebrate the many wonderful things that are happening at Inglis! ...
May 06, 2014
INGLIS ANNOUNCES RECIPIENTS OF 2014 AWARDS FOR CONTINUING EXCELLENCE INCLUDING CASH PRIZES
Since 2005 Inglis has awarded more than $500,000 to 40...
January 17, 2014
Love. It is not a topic CEOs write about very often. But it is the word, and the reality, at the heart of everything we do at...
December 24, 2013
As the New Year approaches, I am reminded that each of us is part of generations of love and caring at Inglis. Since we celebrated our first New...
November 26, 2013
Dear Inglis Friends,
All of us on the Senior Team express our heartfelt gratitude for being a part of the Inglis community. As we reflect on the past...
June 14, 2013
PHILADELPHIA (June 14, 2013) – INGLIS, a key provider of services and housing for people living with disabilities in the Philadelphia region for...
May 02, 2013
When Inglis was built in the late 1920s, plans were in place for a fountain as a focal point in the middle of its two-acre interior courtyard. Now,...
April 29, 2013
WELCOME TO OUR NEW INGLIS WEBSITE
A Message from Gavin Kerr, Inglis President & CEO
The internet has become our window to the world. ...
April 22, 2013
Philadelphia, PA (April 22, 2013) – The Inglis Board of Directors announced the winners of the 2013 Inglis Awards for Continuing Excellence. The...
September 15, 2012
The 36th Annual Keen Games was a huge success! More than 100 athletes participated in a variety of events such as Bowling, Chess, Precision Throw,...