The mission of the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is to support Pennsylvanians with developmental disabilities to achieve greater independence, choice and opportunity in their lives. The office seeks to continuously improve an effective system of accessible services and supports…
Governor Shapiro Signs Three New Executive Orders Expanding Protections for Pennsylvanians with Disabilities and Autism,Building on Three Years of Historic Support and Investment. New Executive Orders create a Governor’s Advisory Commission on People with Disabilities; protect the disability community’s rights,…
This originally appeared on the AAPD website by: Jess Davidson Note: This resource is based on a rapidly evolving situation and will be updated as we receive more information. UPDATE: On the afternoon of January 29, it was reported that…
envision New Possibilities is now doing a different kind of Outreach called “Playdates.” Through this innovative approach we are capturing many of the families that we were once missing. It is not only reaching a new and different group…
Monday, December 16, 2024 (this originally appeared on www.transportation.gov) Newly released final rule is the biggest expansion of rights for passengers with disabilities in a generation Earlier this year, DOT issued a record-breaking penalty against American Airlines for unsafe and undignified treatment of…
by Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PA https://www.spotlightpa.org Christiana Blake’s fever had been raging for days. On that day in early April last year, a doctor who examined her at an outpatient center became concerned that a family member was refusing…
Join the Movement: Support Governor Shapiro's Budget to Stop the Wait! Make Your Voice Count - Call Legislators Today! Join us in supporting Governor Josh Shapiro's groundbreaking vision for Disability Services in PA! His 2024-25 budget plan is a game-changer…
Originally published by NALA, The Paralegal Association The odds of abuse are increased when an individual with special needs is placed in a group home or other communal environment. Group homes are facilities that typically provide 24-hour care to individuals…
Article By Dana DiFilipo originally published on December 22nd , 2022 on https://newjerseymonitor.com/ When 33-year-old Nick Aquilino, who is severely autistic and completely nonverbal, suffered a broken finger in July 2021, he couldn’t say what happened — and no one…