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Bloomfield studio displays and sells the work of artists with disabilities
Open from April to December, VaultArt Studio is hosting nine in-house shows featuring work by people with disabilities as part of the monthly Unblurred: First Fridays on Penn Avenue art crawl. The group is also planning several exhibitions at other venues featuring individual artists.
Medicaid on the chopping block: Proposed cuts threaten coverage of vulnerable Pennsylvanians
In Pennsylvania, where 3 million residents rely on Medicaid, advocates like Shana Jalbert, communications director of the Pennsylvania Health Access Network, a Philadelphia-based nonprofit that promotes affordable health care access, worry about the vulnerable populations that stand to lose coverage
Will Hall and Steve Suroviec: The federal budget leaves people with disabilities without the technology they need
There are some options for people to access assistive technology when they cannot afford it, but they don't reach everyone and cover all the needs many have.
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6 Pennsylvania nonprofits receive surprise holiday donations
Six Pennsylvania nonprofits received unexpected donations totaling $70,000 this holiday season from the FirstEnergy Foundation, the charitable arm of Ohio-based electric utility provider FirstEnergy.
"Gifts of the Season" Totaling $70,000 Presented to Nonprofits in Pennsylvania
The FirstEnergy Foundation has awarded surprise "Gifts of the Season" totaling $70,000 to six Pennsylvania nonprofits serving communities in FirstEnergy Pennsylvania's service area.
Sheetz Commits to Hiring More Individuals With Disabilities
Convenience-store retailer Sheetz Inc. is the first employer to commit to a new Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry program, Integrated Vocational Engagement and Support Team (InVEST).
Labor & Industry Creates InVEST Program to Help Individuals with Disabilities, Secure Good Jobs through Competitive, Integrated Employment
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry today announced the launch of a new program through its Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR), leveraging a $14 million federal grant to assist Pennsylvanians with disabilities earning a subminimum wage to obtain competitive, integrated employment.
"Breaking Down Barriers": A Partnership with VaultArt Studios
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and VaultArt Studio have joined forces to promote the inclusion of artists with disabilities in contemporary art. Works from two VaultArt resident artists are on display in the Cultural District: Kim Bond and Charlie Wallace.
Pa. human service officials say budget proposal will eliminate wait list for disability services
More than 6,000 Pennsylvanians with intellectual disabilities or autism are on an "emergency" state waiting list: meaning they need services and supports now but aren't getting them.
Allegheny County cutting education specialist positions who help students with special needs
More than 100 students using Allegheny County's special education services will see changes next school year after officials announced the elimination of three education specialist positions, a decision already receiving pushback from local advocacy groups.
Allegheny County to cut 'redundant' education staff. Advocates say it will create a strain.
Allegheny County's Department of Human Services (DHS) is planning to phase out its three education specialist positions just before the start of the 2024-2025 school year.
Pennsylvania Recognized During National 2024 Charting The LifeCourse Showcase
During the 2024 Charting the LifeCourse Showcase held in Kansas City, Missouri, two representatives of Pennsylvania's support professional cohort were recognized for their work.
Shapiro visits Pittsburgh, talks about enhancing resources for people with intellectual disabilities and autism
PITTSBURGH — Workers who provide services to people living with intellectual disabilities and autism said there's a shortage of employees across the country. Gov. Josh Shapiro said his proposed budget will help with that problem.
How Shapiro's plan would boost intellectual disability/autism care and worker pay in Pennsylvania
The funding will "ensure that a continuum of care and education and opportunity is available for the ID/A community across Pennsylvania," Shapiro said.
Unheard Voices: Shedding Light on the Overlooked Dental Care Challenges of I/DD Populations
In the silent corridors of healthcare access, individuals with IDD often find themselves trapped in a cycle of overlooked oral health struggles.
Governor Shapiro's Budget is a Lifeline for Families and Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism
Today, I thank Governor Josh Shapiro for listening to families and making a commitment to them by proposing a historic increase in funding that will provide urgently needed services for more than half of the people on Pennsylvania's emergency waiting list.
911th CS gives its appreciation to custodial staff
November, designated as National Month of Gratitude, provided an opportune moment for the 911th Communications Squadron to reflect on the contributions of Achieva's custodial team.
Pittsburgh nonprofits hope Giving Tuesday will inspire generosity for essential programs
After shoppers spent a record $9.8 billion in online sales for Black Friday, the annual "Giving Tuesday" fundraising event is here to inspire a spirit of generosity as the holiday season kicks off.
Governor Shapiro's Bold commitment to the ID/A community: A beacon of hope
Some battles stretch on for decades in the realm of public advocacy. For people with intellectual disabilities and autism (ID/A) and for their families, this has been a harsh reality as they struggle navigating bureaucracy and underfunding.
Editorial: It's past time to fully fund state disability services
The Arc of Pennsylvania executive director Sherri Landis and The Arc of Pittsburgh president Nancy Murray have been tireless advocates for state funding that acknowledges the dignity of people with ID/A, and the work of those who care for them.
A mom of children with intellectual disabilities asks: When will it be our turn? | Opinion
Families have become the safety net for the very system that was created to support them. The crisis in the ID/A community is getting worse every day, and we desperately need all of our legislators to make this a funding priority.
College Programs for Students With Intellectual Disabilities Grow With Little Oversight
It was never a question of whether Kellyn Donahoe would go to college like her four older siblings. However, when her mother started to look for viable options for her daughter with Down syndrome near their home in northeast Ohio, she was surprised and disappointed...
Brothers lost in Pittsburgh synagogue shooting remembered for their kindness, love for others
The Rosenthal Family is sharing cherished pictures and memories of the four siblings: Cecil is the oldest, then Diane, then David, and Michele is the youngest. The sisters are also sharing what they say is their brothers' legacy of genuine kindness and true love for people.