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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
The Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council (PADDC) recently published its June 2025 Spotlight newsletter. Read highlights from the newsletter below, or read the full newsletter at this link. Advocacy, Policy and Advising PA Disability Budget CoalitionPADDC is supporting a PADisability Budget Coalition. Members are leaders from disability advocacy groups. The group meets monthly to talk
SNAP recipients and all EBT cardholders can now lock their cards when not in use to protect against theft and skimming. Harrisburg, PA – The Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Office of State Inspector General (OSIG) today launched a new security feature that allows Pennsylvanians who receive public benefits to lock
