VFI’s April 2025 Group Peer Support Activity Calendars for Erie & Washington are Here!
Click on the blue “Learn More” button to see what we have in store for April in both Erie AND Washington!
January 19, 2025
News & updates
For VFI Caregivers – Manual Clock In/Out Form
Click on the blue “Learn More” button for full details on the form, and to log your shifts manually!
January 13, 2024
Join Us in Celebrating 30 Years of Service
Click on the blue “Learn More” button for more information on how YOU can help us celebrate 30 years of service!
January 1, 2024
Thank You to Northwest Bank and Erie Insurance
Voices for Independence would like to sincerely thank both Northwest Bank and Erie Insurance for their support in helping us secure funding through the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP). This funding will be used towards vital Home Modifications for individuals with disabilities, allowing them to continue living independently in their own
December 9, 2020
Please Take a Moment to read “Quiet Heroes” and Support our Dedicated In-Home Caregivers
For over 25 years, Voices for Independence has empowered people with disabilities and promoted independent living. Today, our in-home caregivers need your support. We would like to ask you to consider donating to our COVID-19 response with a monetary donation. If you are unable to do so at this time,
May 4, 2020
VIRTUAL TOWN HALL MEETING FOR PCA’S – 4/29/20
Did you miss our last Virtual Town Hall Meeting with VFI CEO, Shona Eakin?Be sure to join us on Wednesday, April 29th, at 12pm Noon, where we will join Shona for a second meeting, live in our VFI Attendant Resource Group. If you are a current VFI attendant and you have
April 29, 2020
CDC Adds COVID-19 American Sign Language (ASL) Resource Videos
The CDC has recently updated their growing list of COVID-19 video resources to include videos with American Sign Language (ASL) on their YouTube page: When to Get Medical Care for COVID-19 Social Distancing Do Your Part to Slow the Spread Parents Supporting Children Managing Stress and Anxiety Caring for Someone
April 14, 2020
Gov. Wolf Requests Pennsylvanians to Wear Masks Outside of the Home
As you may have seen, Governor Wolf has asked that anyone leaving their home is wearing a mask. Secretary of Health, Dr. Rachel Levine, stated “Wearing a mask, or even a bandana across your nose and mouth, could be an extra layer of protection.” We all know that there is
April 3, 2020
VFI CEO Shona Eakin Interviewed for PennLive.com
VFI CEO Shona Eakin was recently interviewed for an article* on PennLive.com, regarding coronavirus “rationing,” and the potential effects on PA residents with disabilities. Click HERE to read the article. *While the article cites VFI as an agency that “advocates for people with cerebral palsy,” it should be noted that
April 3, 2020
The VFI Seneca March Calendar is HERE!
Happy March to our Seneca friends! Check out our March 2020 activities calendar for our Seneca Office, and see what VFI can do for you!
March 2, 2020
