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Magician Cody Clark to take the stage with 'A Different Way of Thinking' at Scranton Fringe Festival. Cody Clark, a full-time professional magician based out of Louisville, KY, will appear at Scranton Fringe Festival, at the Scranton Cultural Center, Saturday, October 1, at 10PM. Tickets are $10. A Different Way of Thinking. Tickets for the performance can be purchased by clicking here. Looking for Fresh Ways to Reach Your Nonprofit Audience? Come gather with experts to become even more amazing! A fun da...
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Governor Wolf’s 2017-2018 Budget Benefits Individuals with Disabilities. Today, Department of Human Services’ Office of Developmental Programs Deputy Secretary Nancy Thaler joined service providers at the Pennsylvania Advocacy and Resources for Autism and Intellectual Disability (PAR) meeting in Harrisburg to discuss how Governor Tom Wolf’s 2017-2018 budget is providing opportunities for thousands of Pennsylvanians with disabilities. Insurance Commissioner Teresa Miller, Secretary of Health Dr. Karen...
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Clarification of the Role of Direct Care Workers Issued by Wolf Administration. Last week the Wolf Administration issued a policy clarification. Surrounding the role of DCWs:. The non-skilled activities provided in the consumer’s place of residence or other independent living environment are specialized care, a type of home care service unique to the consumer’s care needs that are exempt from the licensure requirements under the Professional Nursing Law and Practical Nurse Law. Planning for the future fo...
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Pennsylvania to Host Art Contest for Artists with a Disability. Pennsylvania will celebrate the creativity of artists with a disability with its second statewide art contest, Art: the Universal Language. Artists of all ages are encouraged to submit images of their paintings, drawings, photos, 3-D items, or multi-media pieces. The art contest is a collaboration between the Department of Human Services (DHS), The Arc of Pennsylvania, PA Mental Health Consumers' Association,. When the contest was held in 20...
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US Department of Education Releases Guidance on Civil Rights of Students with Disabilities. The guidance released today includes a parent and educator resource guide. A Dear Colleague letter. DCL) and question and answer document. On the use of restraint and seclusion in public schools; and a DCL. And question and answer documents on the rights of students with disabilities in public charter schools. GO-TIME: Department of Human Services Launch a Mobile App for Benefits. At the Penn Stater Conference Cen...
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Department of Human Services to Help More People to Live in the Community. 8203;Today, Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Ted Dallas announced that DHS plans to close the Hamburg State Center (Hamburg) for people with intellectual disabilities in Berks County. DHS will also close the civil section of Norristown State Hospital (Norristown) in Montgomery County. The closures are expected to take approximately 18 to 24 months to complete as residents transition to the community. Over the last 20 y...
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Make the Call to Support Emergency Zika Funding Without Further Delay! The Arc of the United States has put out a call to action regarding funding for immediate measures to put a stop to the spread of the Zika virus in the US. The Zika virus has swept across South and Central America and the Caribbean, and it is now confirmed that it's responsible for thousands of cases of disabling brain injury, including microcephaly. 8203; For more information on how you can help click here. The Arc of Pennsylvania.
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Pennsylvania Ranks Ninth Nationally for Overall Mental Health. PA Department of Human Services Secretary Ted Dallas recently announced that Pennsylvania ranked ninth in overall mental health in a recent Mental Health America (MHA) report – an improvement from a 2011 ranking of 15th. MHA recently released its annual State of Mental Health Report. One in five adults have a mental health condition - that is over 40 million Americans; more than the populations of New York and Florida combined. Access to care...
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PA Independent Living Online Radio Show. Join The Arc of Luzerne County Fridays from 12:00 - 1:00 PM EST/EDT for live discussions on a wide range of topics related to independent living in Pennsylvania for individuals with disabilities. Be sure to tune in each week for a different compelling topic on PA Independent Living online radio show! News and events posted on PA Disability News are featured on the show. Use the player below to listen to the most recent shows, or click here.
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