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Our son, David, had several diagnoses that led to a general conclusion of autism spectrum disorder, and he is considered medium functioning. When he was born we completed the hospital’s …
We Need Direct Support Professionals NOW! Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Gov. Tom Wolf commended the Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) for its unanimous approval this week of final-form regulations to update Pennsylvania’s Minimum Wage Act by changing …
Gov. Wolf Welcomes Commission’s Unanimous Approval of Updates to Minimum Wage Act Regulations Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education’s Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) recently released a notice inviting applications for the Subminimum Wage to Competitive Integrated Employment (SWTCIE) demonstration project, aimed …
Education Department Launches ‘Real Pay for Real Jobs’ Initiative for People with Disabilities Read More
My adult son Derrick has Down Syndrome and schizoaffective disorder (sort of a cross between schizophrenia and bipolar disorder). Derrick’s “safe place” is his room. It’s not a center designed …
A Mom’s Nightmare: Where Will Derrick’s ‘Safe Place’ Be if I Can’t Find or Hire a DSP? Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Tom Wolf this week announced that the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will raise the minimum wage for commonwealth employees to $15 per hour by January 31, 2022.
Wolf Raises Minimum Wage for Commonwealth Workers Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Office of Personnel Management announced it will now pay all federal workers a minimum of at least $15 per hour.
OPM Affirms $15 Minimum Wage for Federal Civilian Employees Read More
59 years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his historic “I Have a Dream” speech at the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. He asked the audience of …
To Honor Dr. King’s Legacy, Raise the Minimum Wage Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Josh Shapiro led a coalition of nine attorneys general in praising the Department of Labor’s new Tip Regulation, dismissing their lawsuit and ending the fight to overturn …
Attorney General Shapiro Resolves Federal Lawsuit in Win for Tipped Workers Read More
About six months ago, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan, a historic investment in the working families and communities who had been hit hardest by the coronavirus pandemic. At …
It’s Time to Free the Funds Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Tom Wolf unveiled his agenda for workers this week that will create safer workplaces, guarantee paid leave and increase worker pay, among other worker-centered improvements. The …
Gov. Wolf Calls on Legislature to Improve Wages and Paid Sick Leave Read More