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Mental Health / Pennsylvania

Role of Relationships, Social Support Systems for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Autism and Mental Health and Behavioral Challenges

March 9, 2021March 8, 2021 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) recently released the latest issue of the Positive Approaches Journal, which aims to provide the most recent research and resources for …

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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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Wolf Administration Launches Mental Health Resources Guide
Government / Mental Health / Pennsylvania

Wolf Administration Launches Mental Health Resources Guide

August 21, 2020August 20, 2020 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — The Wolf Administration launched an online Mental Health Resources Guide intended to provide Pennsylvanians with a full complement of resources available to help everyone with their mental health …

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PA Department of Human Services Emphasizes Importance of Support for People with Disabilities During COVID-19 Emergency
Disabled Issues / Disabilities / Pennsylvania

PA Department of Human Services Emphasizes Importance of Support for People with Disabilities During COVID-19 Emergency

April 8, 2020April 7, 2020 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — The PA Department of Human Services (DHS) yesterday hosted a virtual press briefing to raise awareness of the challenges faced by people with disabilities during the public-health …

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Otten to Hold Policy Hearing in Exton on the State of the Care Workforce
Exton / Health / Medical / Society

Otten to Hold Policy Hearing in Exton on the State of the Care Workforce

March 7, 2020March 6, 2020 - by MyChesCo

EXTON, PA — State Rep. Danielle Friel Otten, D-Chester, will hold a House Democratic Policy Committee hearing on the state of the care workforce in Pennsylvania.

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Pilot Program Is Now Official for Inclusive Higher Education Initiative for Non-Degree Seeking Students with Intellectual Disabilities
Disabled Issues / Disabilities / West Chester University

Pilot Program Is Now Official for Inclusive Higher Education Initiative for Non-Degree Seeking Students with Intellectual Disabilities

January 23, 2020January 31, 2020 - by MyChesCo

WEST CHESTER, PA — As the spring semester begins, West Chester University announced that its RAM (Real Achievement Matters) Initiative Pilot for Non-Degree Seeking Students with Intellectual Disabilities is official. With …

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Employees of Benchmark Federal Credit Union Donate More Than $2,000 to Benefit People with Disabilities
Disabled Issues / Disabilities / West Chester

Employees of Benchmark Federal Credit Union Donate More Than $2,000 to Benefit People with Disabilities

January 7, 2020November 12, 2020 - by MyChesCo

WEST CHESTER, PA — Employees of Benchmark Federal Credit Union just donated more than $2,000 to The Arc of Chester County, after a year-long campaign to raise money as they wore blue …

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Pennsylvania Launches ‘Reach Out PA: Your Mental Health Matters’
Disabled Issues / Disabilities / Mental Health / Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Launches ‘Reach Out PA: Your Mental Health Matters’

January 3, 2020January 31, 2020 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Tom Wolf announced a focused multi-agency effort and anti-stigma campaign, ‘Reach Out PA: Your Mental Health Matters,’ aimed at expanding resources and the state’s comprehensive support …

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Cochranville / Disabled Issues / Disabilities / Entertainment

Canine Partners for Life Celebrates 30 Years at Annual Open House & Cow Bingo

September 3, 2019January 31, 2020 - by Canine Partners for Life

COCHRANVILLE, PA — Join Canine Partners for Life (CPL) for their annual Open House and Cow Bingo on Saturday, September 14 from 12 to 4pm at the CPL facility (334 …

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Disabled Issues / Disabilities / Employment

Record Low Unemployment Creates Opportunities for Americans with Disabilities

August 8, 2019January 31, 2020 - by BPT

With unemployment rates at a nearly 50-year low, many businesses are struggling to find workers. This tight job market is opening doors for people with disabilities, as many companies are …

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