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HARRISBUG, PA — As National Disability Employment Awareness Month is recognized across Pennsylvania, the spotlight turns to the state’s ongoing efforts to enhance employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. The …
Breaking Barriers: Pennsylvania Champions Disability Employment Amid New Challenges Read More
FORTY FORT, PA — In a significant development for individuals with disabilities, Pennsylvania’s Achieving a Better Life Experience (PA ABLE) Savings Program has exceeded $125 million in assets. This milestone …
Record-Breaking Triumph: PA ABLE Program’s $125 Million Milestone Transforms Lives for Pennsylvanians with Disabilities! Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced the addition of nine new Compassionate Allowances (CAL) conditions and revisions to two existing conditions. This expansion aims to streamline the …
Social Security Administration Expands Compassionate Allowances Program Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro Administration has announced the initiation of an accessibility study aimed at enhancing access and mobility for individuals with disabilities throughout the Pennsylvania Capitol Complex. This study, …
Shapiro Administration Launches Accessibility Study for Pennsylvania Capitol Complex Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz, and Eric Roe celebrated National Disability Independence Day on July 26 with a visit to the County Cup. This …
Chester County Celebrates National Disability Independence Day with a Focus on Job Training Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) has announced a significant new investment aimed at enhancing job opportunities for Pennsylvanians with disabilities. On Wednesday, Secretary Rick …
Pennsylvania Invests in Job Training for People with Disabilities Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) has published the latest issue of the Positive Approaches Journal. This edition provides recent research aimed at assisting people with …
Pennsylvania DHS Releases New Research on Trauma-Informed Care for Disabilities Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) has unveiled a crucial safety tool aimed at fostering safer interactions between law enforcement officers and individuals with autism. This initiative involves …
Pennsylvania State Police Launch Safety Initiative for Individuals with Autism Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Wednesday, a significant roundtable discussion at Keystone Human Services unfolded as Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh met with advocates, families, caregivers, and …
Pennsylvania Proposes Historic Budget to Transform Care for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Administration (SSA) is making significant changes to its disability determination process, aiming to modernize and improve how disability benefits are assessed. The agency administers …
Social Security Updates Disability Determination Process Read More