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Josh and Jennings
Disabled Issues / Disabilities / Op-ed

All Eyes on Governor Shapiro for Essential ID/A Funding

- by Op-Ed

This op-ed by Gary Blumenthal emphasizes the urgent need for increased funding for Intellectual Disabilities and Autism services in Pennsylvania. It highlights the impact of a $93 million shortfall on families and caregivers and calls for Governor Josh Shapiro to fulfill his commitment to close the funding gap while addressing the challenges faced by Direct Support Professionals.

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Autism Roundtable
Pennsylvania

Governor Shapiro Pledges Unprecedented Investment in Community-Based Service Providers for Pennsylvanians with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism

- by Maryann Pugh

WARMINSTER, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro, accompanied by the Secretary of the Department of Human Services (DHS), Dr. Val Arkoosh, made a notable stop at BARC Developmental Services in Bucks …

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