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HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) and the Department of Education are advancing their commitment to services for individuals with disabilities. Secretaries Nancy A. Walker …
Unlocking Potential: Pennsylvania Advances Assistive Technology for Students with Sensory Impairments Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — As the November 5 General Election approaches, the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) is emphasizing its commitment to ensuring that voters with disabilities can fully participate …
Empowering Every Vote: PA DHS Unveils Key Resources for Disabled Voters Ahead of November Election Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The U.S. Attorney’s Office has secured a settlement with Aqua Services, Inc. to improve access to customer service for individuals with disabilities. The settlement, announced by U.S. …
Settlement Reached to Enhance Accessibility for Aqua Services Customers Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro Administration has announced the initiation of an accessibility study aimed at enhancing access and mobility for individuals with disabilities throughout the Pennsylvania Capitol Complex. This study, …
Shapiro Administration Launches Accessibility Study for Pennsylvania Capitol Complex Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA), Ron Wyden (D-OR), John Fetterman (D-PA), and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) have introduced the Section 508 Refresh Act. This new bill aims to …
Senators Introduce Section 508 Refresh Act to Enhance Technology Accessibility for People with Disabilities Read More
DOVER, DE — The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) introduced its latest accessibility upgrade on July 12: an all-terrain Action Trackchair. This wheelchair, donated through the …
Delaware Unveils First Publicly Accessible All-Terrain Wheelchair Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Barclay Friends, a Kendal Affiliate, is thrilled to announce that following an extensive survey conducted by the Department of Health, the community has achieved a deficiency-free rating. …
Barclay Friends Achieves Deficiency-Free Rating in Comprehensive Department of Health Survey Read More
COATESVILLE, PA — Chester County will receive $300,000 from the Department of Community and Economic Development’s Keystone Communities Program to enhance home accessibility for low-income residents with disabilities. The grant …
Chester County Secures $300,000 Grant for Home Accessibility Upgrades Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, introduced two bills aimed at making higher education more accessible for …
Senator Casey Introduces Bills to Boost Higher Education Access for Students with Disabilities Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a ceremony held at the Capitol Rotunda on Wednesday, Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Department of Education (PDE) honored the third annual Equity …
Pennsylvania Celebrates Champions of Equity in Early Childhood Education Read More