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WASHINGTON, D.C. — A group of U.S. Senators, led by Committee Chairman Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), penned a detailed letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Minority Leader …
U.S. Senate’s Digital Accessibility – A Priority or Precept? Read More
MEDIA, PA — From navigating the challenges of autism to becoming a beacon of hope and inspiration, Erin Clemens’ story is nothing short of remarkable. A 2019 graduate of Delaware …
Erin Clemens: Turning Autism into a Superpower for Advocacy and Awareness Read More
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 …
Aging Gracefully in the Face of Intellectual Disabilities and Autism: A Roadmap for Pennsylvania Read More
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.
Governor Shapiro’s Budget is a Lifeline for Families and Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a bid to fortify the civil rights of students with disabilities, the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has launched four new resources. These …
Education Department Rolls Out Resources to Safeguard Rights of Students with Disabilities Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, and Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS), co-chair of the Congressional Down Syndrome Task Force, …
Words Matter Act: Bipartisan Push to Update Language in U.S. Laws Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — In a celebration of athletic spirit and resilience, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation is set to host the 26th annual Katie Kirlin Junior Wheelchair Basketball Tournament this January. …
Philadelphia Parks & Recreation to Host 26th Annual Junior Wheelchair Basketball Tournament Read More
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 …
Franklin County Jail Faces ADA Lawsuit Over Alleged Discrimination Against Disabled Employee Read More
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 …
Pennsylvania’s Deputy Secretary for ODP, Kristin Ahrens, Appointed to National Board for Developmental Disabilities Services Read More PENNSYLVANIA — In response to allegations of an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) violation, Temple University Health System, commonly known as Temple Health, is set to enhance its employee training …
Temple Health Boosts ADA Training in Settlement Over Service Animal Access Read More