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SNAP Benefits Paused Starting November 1
Information provided by The Arc Alliance:
Due to the federal government shutdown, SNAP (food stamp) benefits will not be paid starting November 1, 2025.
5 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW:
1) FEDERAL SHUTDOWN
SNAP benefits will be temporarily stopped beginning November 1, 2025. Payments will resume once the shutdown is over and funding is restored. Visit here to read more.
2) EBT CARDS
Starting November 1, EBT networks may be shut off at grocery stores and retailers. This means you may not be able to use any remaining balance on your EBT card after October 31.
3) FOOD RESOURCES
The Arc Alliance has created a Food Resource Page with local Food Banks and Food Pantries by county. These are separate from SNAP, but please note — they may become very busy as many Pennsylvanians seek help. Visit for the Food Resource Page.
4) LOCAL CHURCH PANTRIES
Church food pantries often have more flexibility than larger food banks because they don’t rely on government funds. We recommend contacting your local church or parish to ask about their food support options. (Some are listed on our Food Resource Page.)
5) QUESTIONS ABOUT SNAP BENEFITS
If you have questions about your benefits, contact your County Assistance Office (CAO) and speak with your caseworker. Find your CAO’s contact information here.
The Arc Alliance is here to support you and your family during this difficult time. Please share this information with others who may be affected.
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AUCD to Host Webinar to Raise Awareness of National Disability Employment
The Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) is hosting a special webinar titled “Honoring the Contributions of Americans With Disabilities to the Workforce and National Progress Through University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDDs).” This webinar will be held on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm.
People with disabilities have long played a vital role in strengthening America’s workforce and driving innovation. This webinar will explore their impact through three perspectives – past, present, and future – highlighting the ways in which their contributions continue to shape national progress. The webinar will also showcase how UCEDDs provide essential services that empower individuals with disabilities and serve as catalysts for American innovation and economic growth. To help celebrate the spirit behind this year’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) theme of “Celebrating Value and Talent,” the webinar will feature a panel of five subject matter experts from across the UCEDD Network and its partners.
Please register for this webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
The webinar will provide live captioning and American Sign Language interpretation. Additional accommodation requests can be submitted via email by October 10, 2025.
For more information, please visit the AUCD website.
PA ABLE Webinar to Be Held October 29
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Office of Long-Term Living (OLTL) is offering a webinar on the PA Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Savings Program. A PA ABLE savings account gives individuals with qualifying disabilities (eligible individuals) and their families and friends a tax-free way to save for a wide range of disability-related expenses while maintaining government benefits. The state and federal tax-free investment options are offered to encourage eligible individuals and their families to save private funds to support health, independence, and quality of life.
Some of the topics that will be discussed include: eligibility requirements for opening a PA ABLE account; federal and state tax benefits of PA ABLE; and how a PA ABLE account interacts with current benefits.
Please register for the PA ABLE Savings Program webinar, which will be presented by Diana Fishlock, Outreach Specialist for PA ABLE with the PA Department of Treasury. This webinar is scheduled for October 29, 2025, from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
If you require accommodations to participate in this webinar, please send them electronically.
If you have questions regarding this email, please contact Randy Loss, OLTL.
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November 2025 LTSS Subcommittee Meeting Confirmed for November 12
The correct date for the November Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Subcommittee meeting will be held Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Please disregard the previous communication sent on October 1, 2025. The meeting will be held as a webinar with remote streaming only, from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm.
If you need an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter and/or another accommodation, including an alternative method for submitting questions or comments about meeting topics, please send an email no later than October 17, 2025, so an ASL interpreter or other accommodations can be scheduled.
Register here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Remote captioning and streaming services will be provided. If you require these services, please visit this remote captioning and streaming services link.
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