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Congratulations @RepHohenstein, @IODTempleU, @eaglesautism, and the other cosponsors for a fantastic & informative #CitiesofInclusion Disability Summit! And what an awesome keynote from the First Lady of PA Lori Shapiro & @PAHumanServices ODP Deputy Secretary Kristin Ahrens!
Be sure to follow today's livestreaming sessions from our Disability Summit at Lincoln Financial Field. Find all the events at the link below.
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL…
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Thank you to @SenatorCardin and @SenatorCollins for leading the bipartisan resolution to celebrate DSP Recognition Week! We’re thrilled that it passed unanimously last night. Read more: ancor.org/article/senate-una…
Watch PAR President and CEO Mark Davis sit down with @pcntv to talk about ID/A funding in @GovernorShapiro's FY 24/25 Budget: youtube.com/watch?v=PgH3yez4…
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Thank you, Gov. Shapiro, for continuing to fight for families like mine | PennLive letters - pennlive.com @GovernorShapiro pennlive.com/opinion/2024/06…
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@GovernorShapiro these four moms would welcome a cup of coffee with you to discuss your support of their family members. youtu.be/j9AYXATwhsI?si=PjDx…
Watch PAR President and CEO Mark Davis discuss with @pcntv how @GovernorShapiro's budget proposal would impact Pennsylvanians with intellectual disabilities and autism: youtube.com/watch?v=4JGWjV4t…
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When I visited BARC in Bucks County, the people I met there — family members, support staff, and folks with an intellectual disability or autism – could not have been clearer: BARC and the support services they provide are invaluable to them — and they need more support.
My budget makes a nearly half a billion dollar investment to deliver more resources for centers just like BARC that make a life-changing difference for our neighbors.
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I’m here at @Achieva in Pittsburgh to highlight how my $483M investment increases wages for caregivers and improves access to home and community-based services across Pennsylvania.
Let’s work together to support our intellectual disability community. xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1LyxBnQaw…
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On The Issues features Christopher Borick, Professor of Political Science at @Muhlenberg, and Mark Davis, President & CEO of @PARdotnet. Watch on cable in PA or stream FREE with #PCNSelect tonight at 7 PM.
Thank you @GovernorShapiro and @ValArkooshPA for hearing individuals' and families' stories yesterday. Your proposal of $483 million to increase DSP wages will be vital to ensuring that ID/A services are there for the people and families who depend on them.
A budget is more than a set of numbers on a spreadsheet — it's a statement of your priorities and principles.
My budget makes a historic $483 million investment to increase wages for our direct support professionals so we can help more of our neighbors with intellectual disabilities and autism.
PAR was honored to watch Nick Smith, a DSP from @spin_inc, testify today before the US Senate Special Committee on Aging about the Long Term Care Workforce. Thank you Nick for all the work you do supporting people with ID/A and for advocating so well! aging.senate.gov/hearings/th…
PAR is with @spin_inc DSP Nick Smith for his testimony to the US Senate Special Committee on Aging. Watch live at aging.senate.gov/hearings/th…
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April is #AutismAcceptanceMonth!
@GovernorShapiro signed a proclamation to acknowledge the many individuals on the autism spectrum, their abilities and contributions, and their inclusion within our communities.
#AutismAcceptance #WorldAutismAwarenessDay
ALT Proclamation by the Governor: Autism Acceptance Month
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Claudia Summerson, Penn-Mar parent and PMAC (Penn-Mar Advocacy Collective) member, represented PMHS, joining the @PARdotnet team for the 2024 PAR Policy Conference Hill Day.
Claudia is leading the charge by meeting with representatives on her own!
#Advocacy
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@PARdotnet makes it easy to share your support for @GovernorShapiro's budget proposal, which includes investments to the ID/A system to help increase wages for DSPs and eliminating the emergency waiting list.
You can send an email every 24 hours!
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Want to meet with your legislators to advocate for ID/A funding, but not sure what to say? PAR is excited to announce that our 2024/25 budget advocacy materials are now available! Visit par.net/advocacy-toolkit to view and download one-pagers, talking points, and others materials
Watch @GovernorShapiro's budget address live today at 12:30 at governor.pa.gov/live
We are hopeful that our collective efforts will result in positive news for the Pennsylvania ID/A system. Thank you to everyone who advocated!
DSPs are an essential piece of something important - the ID/A service system. But DSP wages don't reflect the significance of their responsibilities & their profound impact on those they support. Send a letter to @GovernorShapiro to advocate for DSP wages-
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At the Everyday Lives Conference? Stop by the PAR table today or tomorrow to say hello, grab a free mug, and learn about what PAR does and how you can get involved!
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