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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
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA — Helping Hands Family (HHF), a prominent provider of comprehensive autism services, is transforming early childhood education with the launch of their Little Hands Day Program. …
Helping Hands Family Unveils Innovative Early Childhood Program for Children with Autism Read More
EXTON, PA — West Pharmaceutical Services (NYSE: WST) has pledged a generous donation of $400,000 to the Eagles Autism Foundation. The sizable contribution will be evenly split between a direct …
West Pharmaceutical Services Pledges $400,000 to Boost Autism Research and Care Read More
MOHNTON, PA — Berks County Search and Rescue (BCSAR) has taken a significant stride in inclusive emergency services by becoming a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC). The certification, awarded by the …
Berks County Search and Rescue Pioneers Autism-Specific Training, Aiming to Transform Emergency Services Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Governor Josh Shapiro, alongside Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID) Commissioner Michael Humphreys, announced on Wednesday a major policy shift that will enhance health insurance coverage for Pennsylvanians living with …
Governor Josh Shapiro Announces New Mandate for Autism Coverage under Mental Health Parity Laws Read More
READING, PA — The Reading Public Museum renews autism certification and maintains the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation from The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). Every two years, staff at …
Reading Public Museum Renews Autism Training Certification, Continues Efforts for Inclusivity and Accessibility Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — 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 …
PA Department of Human Services Releases New Research on Supporting People With Intellectual Disabilities, Autism Read More
Op-Ed by Nancy Murray, M.S., president of The Arc of Greater Pittsburgh and senior vice president of Achieva The PA House has passed a budget that includes a $170 million …
Taking $170M From the ID/A Budget Is Defunding, Not Saving Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — 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 …
Positive Approaches Journal: Breaking Down the Stigma of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities in Pennsylvania Read More
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