Disability Leaders Look to Legislature With Optimism (Opinion)
Advocacy
June 5–11 is Community Health Improvement Week
The Growing Acceptance of Autism in the Workplace
‘If Not Now, When?’ Advocates for Those Living With Intellectual, Developmental Disabilities Rally at the Capitol
A Pennsylvania Gathering: Critical Topics in Autism — Virtual Event July 21
Interested in hearing the stories from others about communication, advocacy, and maintaining connections? ASERT will continue their Critical Topics in Autism series led by self-advocates on July 21, 2022, from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
RCPA Capitol Day Information
RCPA will be hosting our 2022 Capitol Day on Tuesday, May 24. We will have a press conference/rally on the steps of the Capitol outside the Main Rotunda between 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm. RCPA requests members schedule appointments with their Senate and House legislators to discuss the state budget, legislation, and regulations, and we have created a one-pager with talking points for members to utilize in their meetings.
Parking and maps can be found on the Pennsylvania Capitol website. If you have questions regarding our 2022 Capitol Day, please contact Jack Phillips.
RCPA Signs in Support of State Supplemental Income Increase for Personal Care Homes
RCPA, with several other health and human services stakeholders, has signed in support of a series of letters written by the Alliance for Low-Income Personal Care Home Advancement (ALPHA) requesting legislators’ support of Governor Wolf’s $50 million increase to state supplemental security income. This increase would work to protect low-income residents in personal care homes from losing their places of residence. You can view one of the letters sent here. Letters were addressed to leaders of both parties in both the PA House and Senate.
Blair Commissioner Joins Plea for Mental Health Funds
Two West Chester Moms Created a Nonprofit Flower Shop to Provide Meaningful Work for People With Intellectual Disabilities
This Chester County Family Fights for the Rights of Those With Disabilities
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