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BALTIMORE, MD — Federal officials announced that the Social Security Administration will take direct control of medical disability eligibility reviews nationwide, shifting the work from state agencies to a centralized …
Disability Benefit Reviews Shift to Federal Processing Read More
ERIE, PA — Pennsylvania’s PA ABLE savings program for people with disabilities has surpassed $200 million in assets, state officials announced Friday, marking continued growth in a program designed to …
Pa. Disability Savings Program Tops $200M Milestone Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s ABLE savings program for residents with disabilities will transition to a new program manager this summer, a change state officials say will bring lower fees, new …
PA ABLE Program Set for New Manager, Lower Fees in July Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Visitors with intellectual or physical disabilities now have access to a specialized accessible restroom at the Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex, a new facility designed to better accommodate …
New Accessible Restroom Opens at Pa. Capitol Complex Read More
BERWYN, PA — Pennsylvania quietly ushered in major changes to its ABLE account program at the start of 2026, expanding eligibility and raising contribution limits in a move that advocates …
Pennsylvania Expands ABLE Accounts, Unlocking Savings for Thousands More Read More
THORNDALE, PA — A Chester County nonprofit serving adults with disabilities has received its largest individual donation in a decade, a $100,000 gift that leaders say will immediately expand job …
$100K Gift Marks Milestone for Chester County Disability Services Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania has significantly expanded access to its ABLE savings program, allowing thousands more residents with disabilities to build tax-advantaged savings without jeopardizing critical public benefits.
PA Expands ABLE Savings Eligibility, Opening Tax-Free Accounts to Millions More Read More
EXTON, PA — One of Chester County’s signature charity golf events delivered another strong showing this year, as the 39th Annual Hankin Invitational raised $370,000 to support Handi-Crafters, Inc., a …
Charity on the Green: Hankin Invitational Hits $370K Milestone for Handi-Crafters Read More
CANONSBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro on Thursday announced sweeping progress in expanding services for Pennsylvanians with intellectual disabilities and autism (ID/A), highlighting new investments that are reducing waitlists, raising …
Shapiro Administration Expands Disability Services, Cuts Waitlist and Boosts Worker Pay Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW), in collaboration with Bournelyf Special Camp, EmpowerU Specialty Fitness, and Bentley Systems, hosted an adaptive fitness event on Tuesday aimed at …
YMCA of Greater Brandywine Partners with Local Organizations to Bring Adaptive Fitness to Special Needs Community Read More