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Communication Corner – Communication and Summer Safety

Summer is here! Summertime can be a fun and enjoyable experience, bringing warm weather, travel plans, vacations, and outdoor activities. However, for individuals with challenging communication, it can bring many risks and obstacles. Below are some communication tips to make summer an enjoyable season for all. Social Stories – Can be used

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Register Now for the Supporting Families Best Practices Series

Families as Allies, Advocates, and Partners in Grassroots Systems ChangeAugust 21, 2025 2-3:30 p.m. (EST)  The National Collaborative for Supporting Families invites you to register for it's upcoming webinar Families as Allies, Advocates, and Partners in Grassroots Systems Change. The Best Practice Series introduces and elevates innovative services, supports and policies directly related to supporting

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State Police Seeking Help from Health Care Providers with Ongoing Investigation into Fraudulent Nursing Practices

Providers with any information are encouraged to contact PSP Washington at 724-223-5200. Washington, PA – To aid in an ongoing investigation, the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Bureau of Criminal Investigation is requesting health care agencies and providers in the state to review their employment records due to an investigation of suspected fraudulent activities involving

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Provider Technology Solutions Survey

Pennsylvania Tech Accelerator is surveying Commonwealth providers on the state of technology supports in provider agencies. The survey will provide critical information to build and enhance programs to ensureproviders have the necessary information and tools to advance access to technology solutions fortheir clients across the Commonwealth. Data will be analyzed in aggregate

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Communication Corner – July 17 is World Emoji Day

How many of us use emojis to communicate? Language comes in many forms and one of the most ancient types of language is visual symbols. Emojis are visual symbols that help enhance our written language. They can replace words or whole phrases and still be understood by many. Emojis were originally created

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Move Your Way® – ODP Celebrates Physical Fitness & Sports with Special Olympics PA

This Spring, the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) celebrated Physical Fitness & Sports month with Special Olympics Pennsylvania (SOPA). May was Physical Fitness & Sports month, and to celebrate, ODP visited SOPA's Central Spring Sectional competition at Saint Francis University. Athletes competed in six sports including aquatics, athletics (track and field), basketball,

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Inclusive Recreation Resource Webinar

July 14, 2025 at 6:30 pm The Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council (PADDC) will be hosting a webinar to share resources on inclusive recreation and inclusive play for families and individuals with disabilities. PADDC invites you to join the discussion with experts from around the country who work in the field of inclusive

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Introducing the PA CareKit

As part of Aging Our Way, PA, the Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA) was tasked with creating a dynamic, interactive, and comprehensive “caregiver toolkit” to address the key challenges faced by informal, unpaid caregivers and provide practical solutions and resources to support their entire caregiving journey. The PA CareKit is a collection

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Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission 2025 disABILITY Conference

The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC) announced its 2025 disABILITY Conference. The theme for the 2025 disABILITY Conference is Technology and Disability - The Intersection of Success. The conference will be held on July 31 from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm at the Hilton Harrisburg. There is a virtual option for online

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Communication Corner – June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month

Did you know that two-thirds of Americans have at least one major potential risk factor for dementia? There are 10 warning signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. One of the signs is: New problems with words in speaking or writing This may include challenges with following or

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