Gov. Josh Shapiro, lawmakers need to address the crisis of direct support professionals, who are a lifeline for families Pennsylvania Capital Star – Guest Contributor – April 30, 2023 By
In 1973, Polk State School and Hospital drugged, bound and caged people with intellectual disabilities. We demanded change and helped set the stage for improvements that have endured. First-person essay
All dates in this calendar are subject to change without notice. Download the full 2023 PA Election Calendar (PDF) Date Event May 1, 2023 Last day to REGISTER before the
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Policy.
Today, President Biden will announce the most comprehensive set of executive actions any President has ever taken to improve care for hard-working families while supporting care workers and family caregivers.
This book is an insightful exploration of trauma experiences among people with ID — how they may express trauma and the ways in which trauma may be masked by behavior
OVR is pleased to announce the publication of a “Request for Proposals” for the InVEST Project funded through the Disability Innovation Fund 84.421D Subminimum Wage to Competitive Integrated Employment Grant
March 28, 2023 – OpEd in MyChesCo Op-Ed by Gary Blumenthal, Mechanicsburg, PA resident, disability advocate, and former federal official. My brother is a 66-year-old with significant life challenges with
On March 23, 2023, Representative Hogan and Representative James introduced House Bill 687 to eliminate Prudent Pay. The bills was referred to the Human Services Committee. Click here to Review
SIS-A 2nd Edition Now Available! AAIDD is pleased to announce the release of the second edition of the Supports Intensity Scale- Adult Version! SIS-A, 2nd Ed is a renormed, contemporized
On March 21, 2023, House Bill 661 was introduced in the PA House of Representatives and referred to the Human Services Committee. Click here to review House Bill 661
In the near future, the Senate Special Committee on Aging will be holding a hearing on guardianships, conservatorships, protective arrangements, and alternatives. The Committee is seeking input from the public
