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I am the mother of three adults with intellectual disabilities. Personally, and professionally, I have advocated for people in the ID/A community for more than 40 years.
Mom Asks Legislators: When Will It Be Our Turn? Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — On Friday, Senator Vincent Hughes held a press conference at Drexel’s School of Education with teacher advocates and education experts to introduce new, bipartisan legislation that would …
New Bill Offers Up to $15k in Stipends to Address Teacher Shortage Crisis Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor has called for new laws mandating Pennsylvania schools to amp up financial literacy education. Currently, only a handful of schools integrate this imperative …
Auditor General Leads Call for Financial Literacy in Pennsylvania Schools Read More
BALA CYNWYD, PA — Patient advocates are urging public health leaders to respond to herpes simplex virus (HSV), a common neuropathic infectious disease impacting ½ of Americans. HSV is highly …
Uncovering the Hidden Dangers of Herpes: Urgent Appeal for Better Treatment and Public Health Response Read More
PITTSBURGH, PA — Experts from around the state, as well as self-advocates, offered insights and suggestions for improving behavioral health, mental health and the lives of people – particularly students – …
10th Annual Disability and Mental Health Summit Sheds Light on Areas for Improvement in Pennsylvania Read More