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“Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” — James Baldwin Policy change starts with the facts! Use the 2024 Annual Disability Statistics Collection to take action - researchondisability.org/annual-disabil… #Juneteenth #DisabilityStats #UNHIOD

A press conference took place 6/26 at the Capitol, supporting ID/A funding in the proposed budget. RCPA is one of the supporting associations, and the emcee pictured below is Sherri Landis of the Arc of PA. Also pictured are Representatives Kinsey and Heffley.

Nominations are still open! We're currently seeking nominations of a parent or guardian of someone with a developmental disability. Nominate yourself or nominate someone else who alligns with our mission. Nominate or learn more here: paddc.org/nominations/

Want to call to #StopTheShock without having to speak to a person? Congressional offices are closed for the weekend -- call now and leave a message opposing Section 722 of the Agriculture FDA Appropriations bill! autisticadvocacy.org/2024/06/action…

Happy Disability Pride Month! In July we lift up the history, achievements, experiences, and struggles of the disability community. #DisabilityPrideMonth

What's the story behind the Disability Pride Flag? Read about it & more, like Council issues, events, & resources, in the PADDC Spotlight on Disability Pride Month & the Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Read at: mailchi.mp/pa.gov/spotlig… #DisabilityPrideMonth

Seriously. What misconceptions do you hold? Misconceptions: He blinks. He can't be blind. - His eyes aren't white. - She looked at me so she can't be blind. - You don't look like you're blind enough. "Disability is a spectrum"!! cbsnews.com/news/blind-art… #DisabilityPrideMonth

Newly signed Pennsylvania state budget holds increases for community services for people with intellectual & developmental disabilities; funds to increase wages for direct support professionals. Read more about the budget here: pa.gov/en/governor/ne… #PennsylvaniaStateBudget

A reporter followed disability advocate Pam Auer through the Pennsylvania State Capitol building, learning all the many ways that the building is inaccessible to Pennsylvanians with disabilities. lancasteronline.com/news/politics/… #Pennsylvania #Accessibility #Disability

We are delighted to partner on this effort to improve the foundation for an effective statewide network of skilled advocates with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who will influence system change!

Along with our Council updates, this month's Spotlight theme is Disability Justice & Equity. Disability Justice is a framework that recognizes how ableism is connected to other forms of oppression. Link to enewsletter: mailchi.mp/pa.gov/spotlig… #DisabilityJustice

A new issue of "A Slice of PIE"! Read it to learn all about disability policy and legislative issues in Pennsylvania and more: paddc.org/slice-of-pie/v… (Created and produced by our grantee The PIE team at The Arc of PA ) #DisabilityPolicy #Pennsylvania

Disability Rights & Resource Fair on Wed., Aug. 28 at the Soldiers' & Sailors' Grove in Harrisburg! Food trucks, resource orgs, voter registration, disability history. Have your photo taken with the Caravan for Disability Justice & Freedom. #Pennsylvania #DisabilityRights

This Thursday is the 30th anniversary of Roland Johnson's death. A survivor of the Pennhurst institution, Roland played a pivotal role in the long struggle for disability rights and freedom in Pennsylvania and America. inquirer.com/opinion/commen… #DisabilityRights #Pennsylvania

Disability Voting Rights Week is a great time to review your plan to vote! See the resource from AAPD bit.ly/m/REV-UP #DisabilityVote #RevUp2024

Good jobs, meaningful work - change lives. All workers—including disabled workers—deserve the opportunity to prepare for, obtain and succeed in them. National Disability Employment Awareness Month (#NDEAM) theme. dol.gov/NDEAM #NDEAM2024

Employment First in Pennsylvania aims to help find competitive integrated employment. The Oversight Committee released its 2024 Annual Report to Governor Josh Shapiro and the General Assembly. Read the full report here: tinyurl.com/EF2024report #NDEAM #NDEAM2024 #EmploymentFirst

Be sure to read this month's SPOTLIGHT issue focused on Disability Employment for National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Lots of information and resources! mailchi.mp/pa.gov/spotlig… #NDEAM #DisabilityEmployment #Pennsylvania

Our Fall newsletter is out! Please have a look to discover election resources and, for National Disability Employment Month, learn about our Employment efforts! Plus much more. Go to: paddc.org/wp-content/upl…

Voters with disabilities & supporters! See the information below about Disability Rights Pennsylvania voter support. They'll work with Election Protection from 7 am to 8 pm for any issues related to the vote for Pennsylvanians with disabilities. See below for other support⬇️ #DisabilityVote