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 specialized long-term care facility for adults 18 and older. 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 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 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 served a population that was 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.-provided skilled nursing care to a resident population with many of the highest acuity levels in the state.-volunteers historically provide over 5,600 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 classes, 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.