Inglis Foundation

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 assistive 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 specialized long-term care facility for adults 18 and older. All of these services are supported by Inglis' thought leadership and expertise in assistive technology as well as a commitment to person-centered care. Inglis serves more than 2,500 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. "Inglis Foundation the mission of Inglis Foundation is to enable people with disabilities, and those who care for them, to achieve their goals and live life to the fullest. Inglis partners with the disability community to provide practical solutions that enable consumers to overcome barriers and to live life with the greatest possible independence and mobility. Inglis Foundation provides operating deficit funding, management services, strategic planning, fundraising, public relations, and marketing support for Inglis and related organizations. Inglis community services Inglis community services (ics) includes a suite of long-term supports and services, behavioral health, housing services and assistive technology programs that enable individuals with physical disabilities to live well in the community. Certain ics programs also serve older adults and/or support a smaller subset of individuals who have intellectual and developmental (idd) disabilities and behavioral health challenges.services provided- assistive technology services (ats): including Inglis house programs as well as community-based clients, ats provides customized assessment, training, modifications, and on-going support to individuals with disabilities and older adults to enable them to successfully utilize technology for living and working as independently as possible.- care management provides contracted care management services for the national multiple sclerosis society and jefferson's multiple sclerosis clinic.- resident services coordination (rsc) provides services that link residents of affordable, accessible housing to supportive services and community resources.- community employment services (ces) provides photo identification, janitorial services, and job coaching support to participants with disabilities.- connections day program provides enhanced day program services funded through community health choices, waivers, and the office of developmental programs.- journeys, Inglis' behavioral health mobile peer support partnership, is a specialized certified peer specialist program for individuals with disabilities and mental health challenges.- self-determination housing of Pennsylvania: aligned with Inglis' mission to promote self-determination in housing for low-income individuals with disabilities and older adults in Pennsylvania, the program services include statewide accessible housing training, education, outreach, management of the 811 waitlist, and home modifications via grants from various organizations. - the Inglis impact accelerator provides investment and incubation services for emerging innovative and outcomes-driven enterprises supporting health care, services and products designed for and/or by people with disabilities across the country.- Inglis landlord risk mitigation fund is designed to incentivize landlords and property managers to lease rental units to tenants with a documented disability. The program is targeted toward nursing-home transition (nht) members of community healthchoices (chc) plans across Pennsylvania. Over time, inglis/sdhp seek to expand this audience to serve low-income individuals with disabilities who may be associated with other funding streams, including the office of development programs (odp), the office of mental health and substance abuse (omhsas), other medicaid and dual special needs plans.- Inglis innovation centers (iic) in philadelphia and pittsburgh. The iic-philadelphia is the home of all community-based services in philadelphia. The iic-pittsburgh was developed in partnership with highmark wholecare in suburban general hospital (sgh), currently being redeveloped by the allegheny health network (ahn) for entities working to impact social determinants of health. Both iics are focused on creating a safe and welcoming space for the disability community and showcasing innovative services that support individuals with disabilities and their caregivers. Inglis house - established in 1877 at 48th & darby roads (west philadelphia)- current facility built in 1927 - 283,000 sq. Ft - 252 beds (all private rooms) - assistive technology lab - wellness & rehabilitation gym - function space for resident programs like dances, etc. - therapeutic education/recreation spaces - wheelchair shop- Inglis house serves a population that is 51% female and 49% male. - the average age of an Inglis house resident is 56 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.- provides skilled nursing care to a resident population with many of the highest acuity levels in the state.- volunteers historically provide over 5600 hours of service thanks to an extremely engaged volunteer network. - the Inglis therapeutic & life enrichment (tle) department is comprised of music therapy, recreation therapy, therapeutic education, pastoral care, resident life services, volunteer services, and our community outings program. The tle department offers over 150 structured and goal-oriented programs each month. Some of these programs include art, law class, parafencing, acting, song writing, ensembles/choirs/bands, ceramics and much more! The tle team also provides support for individual engagement in preferred leisure based on the residents' interests and goals. The program averages 10 community outings per month using the Inglis vans. These outings include trips to the beach, concerts, farms and parks, zoos and museums, restaurants, theatre, shopping, and sporting events. The tle program also supports about 25 residents in their vocational goals, providing paid employment opportunities within Inglis including mail delivery, front desk greeter, menu worker, daily schedule creator, and much more! These positions are aligned with individuals' interests and skillset. Our pastoral care program supports residents in their spiritual and religious needs through worship services, bible studies and more. Our therapeutic education department focuses on education-based programs as well as supports those interested in pursuing higher education in college or obtaining a ged. - provides more than 2,000 in-room resident tech support calls through the assistive technology program, supporting more than 300 personal resident devices.inglis housing corporation (development and management of accessible, affordable housing):for nearly half a century, Inglis housing corporation (ihc) has been committed to developing affordable, accessible independent-living apartment communities. Since building its first housing community in 1975 (the morris-klein apartments) on the grounds of Inglis's belmont avenue location, ihc, a subsidiary of Inglis Foundation, has been striving to make housing communities where people with disabilities can have that special feeling of truly being home. Now, ihc is the largest private developer of affordable, accessible housing in the philadelphia region with 13 communities representing 338 actively managed and 88 developed units as of 2023. These communities are located throughout greater philadelphia and new jersey and provide accessible housing to people with disabilities, as well as affordable housing for community residents. Ihc has received numerous awards and citations recognizing its communities.