Inglis House

Founded in 1877, Inglis has been supporting people with disabilities to live the lives they choose, where and how they choose. Inglis is a national leader in providing comprehensive care and services for people living with multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, spinal cord injuries and other neurological disorders resulting in some level of paralysis and mobility impairment. From adapted technology, independent living apartments, and other community-based programming, to long-term care, Inglis meets the needs of the people we serve along the continuum of care. Inglis has three key areas of programmatic focus under the "parent" of Inglis foundation, including: Inglis community services, a collection of programs that support people with disabilities who choose to live independently in the community; Inglis housing corporation, the largest private developer in the philadelphia area of affordable, accessible independent living apartments for people with disabilities; and Inglis House, a long-term care facility for adults 21 or better. All of these services are supported with Inglis' thought leadership and expertise in assistive technology as well as a commitment to person-centered care. Inglis serves more than 3,000 people directly, and many more indirectly through its website, www.inglis.org, and other outreach activities supporting its mission to "enable people with disabilities and those who care for them to achieve their goals and live life to the fullest. "key accomplishments for Inglis House: -originally known as "the philadelphia home for the incurables"-established in 1877 at 48th & darby roads (west philadelphia)-current facility built in 1927-283,000 sq. Ft-252 beds (all private rooms)-adapted tech lab-wellness & rehabilitation gym-function space for resident programs like dances, etc.-therapeutic education/recreation spaces-wheelchair shop-inglis House served a population that was 52% female and 48% male. -the average age of an Inglis House resident is 57 years old. -about a third of residents have multiple sclerosis as a primary diagnosis, followed by cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury and other causes of paralysis, and spina bifida.-provided skilled nursing care to a resident population with many of the highest acuity levels in the state.-volunteers historically provide over 11,000 hours of service, averaging more than 925 hours each month, thanks to an extremely engaged volunteer network. -more than 120 therapeutic recreation and education programs were provided each month, engaging residents in activities such as zumba, poker, weaving, music, wheelchair ballroom dancing, bible study, acting class and more.-provides more than 2,000 in-room resident tech support calls through the adapted technology program, supporting more than 300 personal resident devices