Autism

Aging Gracefully in the Face of Intellectual Disabilities and Autism: A Roadmap for Pennsylvania

HARRISBURG, PA — Lately, the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) has taken an extraordinary step towards ensuring better everyday life for individuals grappling with challenges such as mental health …

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Disability Advocates Meeting with Gov Josh Shapiro

Governor Shapiro’s Budget is a Lifeline for Families and Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism

Advocate Nancy Murray praises Governor Shapiro’s historic funding increase for urgently needed services for individuals with disabilities in Pennsylvania, emphasizing the importance of fair wages for direct support professionals.

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United States Attorney's Office

Franklin County Jail Faces ADA Lawsuit Over Alleged Discrimination Against Disabled Employee

SCRANTON, PA — In a move that could have significant implications for employers across Pennsylvania, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has filed a lawsuit …

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PA Department of Human Services

Pennsylvania’s Deputy Secretary for ODP, Kristin Ahrens, Appointed to National Board for Developmental Disabilities Services

PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services (DHS) is celebrating the appointment of Kristin Ahrens, Deputy Secretary for the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP), as a board member-at-large at the …

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Adaptive Programs
Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry

Shapiro Administration Launches $9.9 Million Project to Support Students with Disabilities

PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry’s (L&I) Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) recently announced a significant federal grant that will enhance pre-employment transition services for students with …

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