DHS Autism Training
The Department of Human Services have trained 370 of the Commonwealth’s 540 magisterial judges on how to interact with witnesses or suspects with autism.
IDD Update April 4, 2016
Carol Ferenz
IDD Update March 18, 2016
ABLE Legislation
Senator Lisa Baker’s legislation to establish Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) tax savings accounts for individuals with disabilities in Pennsylvania (SB 879) passed the House Finance Committee on March 16 and will now move to the full House for a vote. The state’s Treasury Department will be responsible to establish these accounts.
IDD Update March 14, 2016
Governor’s Order
Governor Wolf has issued Executive Order 2016-03, Establishing “Employment First” Policy and Increasing Competitive Integrated Employment for Pennsylvanians with a Disability.
IDD Update March 11, 2016
ODP Updates
The Office of Developmental Programs has released the following information:
IDD Update March 9, 2016
ODP Updates
The Office of Developmental Programs has released the following information:
- Communication #017-16: Certified Investigation Forum Registration is Now Available
IDD Update March 3, 2016
Joint Aging/ID
The state’s Joint Aging/Intellectual Disability Committee has learned that the 2015/16 fiscal year county grants will not be funded. However, the Building Bridges Annual Conference will be held on Tuesday, May 10–Wednesday, May 11 at the Holiday Inn in Grantville. Watch for details.
March is Intellectual Disability Awareness Month
Governor Wolf has issued a proclamation recognizing March 2016 as Intellectual Disability Awareness Month.
IDD Update February 26, 2016
ODP Updates
The Office of Developmental Disabilities has released the following information:
IDD Update February 23, 2016
Guardianship Policies
RCPA member Will Stennett from Family Services of Western PA is asking members to share with him any policies or procedures regarding guardianship, wills, and/or disposition of property for residents.
ODP FY 2016/17 Budget Overview
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