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Department of Housing and Urban Development
Disabled Issues / Disabilities / National

HUD Charges Pennsylvania Housing Provider with Discriminating Against People with Mental Disabilities

March 1, 2021February 28, 2021 - by MyChesCo

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that it is charging Perry Homes, Inc., and Whittington and Whittington, doing business as Perry Homes, with …

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va adaptive sports
Disabled Issues / Disabilities / National

Millions Available to Support Adaptive Sports for Disabled Veterans

February 12, 2021February 12, 2021 - by MyChesCo

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is accepting applications from community organizations through March 31 — for up to $16 million in grant funding — to provide …

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OCR Seeks Information on Addressing Disability Discrimination in Health Care and Child Welfare Contexts
Disabled Issues / Disabilities / National

OCR Seeks Information on Addressing Disability Discrimination in Health Care and Child Welfare Contexts

January 19, 2021January 19, 2021 - by MyChesCo

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announces the issuance of a Request for Information (RFI) on disability …

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OCR Publishes Proposed Rule Protecting Infants Born Alive from Discrimination on the Basis of Disability
Disabled Issues / Disabilities / National

OCR Publishes Proposed Rule Protecting Infants Born Alive from Discrimination on the Basis of Disability

January 19, 2021January 19, 2021 - by MyChesCo

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued a proposed rule promoting the fundamental human dignity of individuals with disabilities …

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houses and housing
Disabled Issues / Disabilities / National

Federal Government Awards $54.7 Million to Expand New Rental Housing for Extremely Low-Income Persons with Disabilities

December 2, 2020December 2, 2020 - by MyChesCo

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced the award of over $54.7 million in capital advance and project rental assistance grants to 15 organizations, to …

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Melmark
Disabled Issues / Disabilities

Melmark Receives $21.5M Endowment Gift from the Anne and Brutus Kenan Fund

November 23, 2020December 8, 2020 - by MyChesCo

BERWYN, PA — Melmark announced the receipt of a $21.5 million endowment gift from the Anne and Brutus Kenan fund to further secure the not-for-profit organization’s mission well into the future. Melmark …

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Devereux Pennsylvania Supporter Donates Car to the Shops to Help Adults With Disabilities
Disabled Issues / Disabilities

Devereux Pennsylvania Supporter Donates Car to the Shops to Help Adults With Disabilities

October 20, 2020October 20, 2020 - by MyChesCo

DEVON, PA — When Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Pennsylvania supporter Deborah Geffken’s beloved 2007 Volvo broke down – and she was told it needed a new transmission – Geffken decided to turn her …

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VA Awards Adaptive Sports Grants for Veterans
Disabled Issues / Disabilities / National

VA Awards Adaptive Sports Grants for Veterans

October 2, 2020October 1, 2020 - by MyChesCo

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced it will award nearly $15 million to 119 national, regional and community programs, headquartered in 37 states, the District …

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face mask
Disabled Issues / Disabilities / Health / Medical / Op-ed

If PA State Leaders Love Front Line Workers, Why Do They Pay Them Poverty Wages?

April 27, 2020April 27, 2020 - by Op-Ed

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Pennsylvania’s leaders have had to confront some brutal truths, including our state’s undeniable dependence on the low-paid health care workers, direct support professionals …

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Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
Disabled Issues / Disabilities / National / Pennsylvania

OCR Resolves Civil Rights Complaint Against Pennsylvania After it Revises its Pandemic Health Care Triaging Policies to Protect Against Disability Discrimination

April 17, 2020April 17, 2020 - by MyChesCo

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that it has resolved a complaint filed against the Pennsylvania …

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