The White House has issued a Proclamation that November is National Family Caregivers Month and encourages everyone to reach out to those who provide care for our Nation’s family members, friends, and neighbors in need to recognize, honor, and thank them. Read the proclamation here: https://lnkd.in/geYMn3ZS #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth #NFCMonth
Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council
Government Administration
Harrisburg, PA 1,088 followers
Impacting Lives Through Systems Change, Advocacy, and Capacity Building
About us
The Council engages in advocacy, systems change, and capacity building with people with developmental disabilities and their families in order to: - Support people with disabilities in taking control of their own lives. - Ensure access to goods, services, and supports. - Support communities so that all people belong. - Empower people with all disabilities. - Promote the understanding of the life experiences of people with disabilities. - Pursue equity for all people.
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External link for Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council
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- 2-10 employees
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- Harrisburg, PA
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2330 Vartan Way
Suite 130
Harrisburg, PA 17110, US
Employees at Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council
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Savannah Nicole Logsdon-Breakstone
Freelance Captioner
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Marliese Schultz
Council Secretary
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Lisa Tesler
Executive Director, PADDC
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Jennifer Mikos
Planning and Evaluation Manager PA Developmental Disabilities Council |Supervisor Commonwealth of Pennsylvania | PA DHS Disaster Team | PA-EMT |…
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This month we Spotlight family caregivers for National Family Caregivers Month. Learn about our activities in support of families; family caregiver resources; and more. Read our monthly Spotlight here: https://lnkd.in/eGddrMmw #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth #NFCMonth #FamilyCaregivers
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There are just days left until the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Below are important phone numbers for voters with disabilities who may encounter voting problems or barriers. Be sure to take them to the polls with you! #DisabilityVote #DisabilityVoters
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Every human being deserves fair pay, respect, and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully. Integrated employment not only empowers people with disabilities to earn competitive wages but also enriches our workplaces and communities. Read our national organization, National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities, new position statement on phasing out sub-minimum wages below: #EndSubMinimumWages #DisabilityRights #DisabilityEmployment
The work to make competitive integrated employment a reality for all people with developmental disabilities is a year-round effort. As NDEAM wraps up, NACDD releases its official position statement on ending sub-minimum wages under the unjust Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) across the nation. This outdated provision, enacted in 1938, allows employers to pay workers with disabilities less than the federal minimum wage, perpetuating a system of segregation, exploitation, and limited opportunity. Read NACDD’s official stance here: https://lnkd.in/gxtYpS7K
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Disability Rights matter! ---- “The era of tolerating poor treatment of airline passengers with disabilities is over,” said Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg in a statement. “With this penalty, we are setting a new standard of accountability for airlines that violate the civil rights of passengers with disabilities. https://lnkd.in/dfzajnWQ #DisabilityRights
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Are you considering Guardianship for a young adult with disabilities, but worried it might be too restrictive? Unsure of what other options there are? Join Supported Decision Making PA’s Webinar *TOMORROW* October 23rd at 7pm to learn about an empowering approach: Supported Decision Making (SDM) (Supported Decision Making PA is a PADDC funded project at Lehigh Valley CIL and Jewish Family Service of the Lehigh Valley) https://lnkd.in/dT7M9FTM
October Webinar: Who decides your future: Supportive Decision Making as a less restrictive option to Guardianship - SDM PA
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Our Fall newsletter is out! Please have a look to discover election resources and, for National Disability Employment Month, learn about our Employment efforts! Plus much more. Go to: https://lnkd.in/egwPXtzt
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Next week is this exciting event from Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation that will help you prepare for election day. See the information below!
We're one week away from our special webinar to help you prepare for Election Day in November! 'Voting Is Your Superpower' is scheduled for Monday, October 21 at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time. REGISTER NOW: https://lnkd.in/em7Faz74 Prepare for the upcoming election by learning about the offices, candidates, ballot measures, and voting rights. It’s perfect for voters who want to be well-prepared and confident on Election Day. The one-hour webinar will include a presentation by the Committee of 70 and a question and answer period. The Committee of Seventy is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that has promoted, supported, and facilitated government ethics and election integrity for over a century. The session will cover: • Key issues • How to research candidates • Tips for making informed decisions, and • Your rights (including accommodations) as a voter. This webinar will be fully accessible and recordings and slides will be made available after the webinar. Registration is required. If you have any questions or need assistance with registering, please contact PATF at 484-675-0506 or communications@patf.us. #Election2024 #ElectionDay #Vote #Voting #FinancialEducation #Webinar
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One of our State Plan objectives is to help stop the school-to-prison pipeline by reducing suspensions and expulsions of Black and Brown students with developmental disabilities. We support proven and promising approaches starting in early education. Currently we fund two projects focused on this goal. This month the American Academy of Pediatrics issued its own Policy Statement on School Suspension and Expulsions. Read their whole statement here: https://lnkd.in/e3ta_hQP
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As Pennsylvania observes National Disability Employment Awareness Month, the conversation extends beyond raising awareness—it is about instituting meaningful change. The drive to build an inclusive workforce is not just a policy objective but a societal imperative that promises to enrich the state as a whole." https://lnkd.in/eVftNGbG #NDEAM #DisabilityEmployment #Pennsylvania
Breaking Barriers: Pennsylvania Champions Disability Employment Amid New Challenges - MyChesCo
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