Repeat Offender Captured On Video Sexually Assaulting Blind, Deaf, Mute PA Woman This article was originally written and published by The Daily Voice (dailyvoice.com) A 23-year-old Pennsylvania man was arrested after authorities say they discovered a video of him repeatedly…
What is ODP? The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) within the Department of Human Services is responsible for the oversight of intellectual and developmental disability services in Pennsylvania. Local County MH/ID Programs’ verify program eligibility for services through ODP. Get…
Don’t forget to vote May 17, 2022 in the PA primary! Here are some resources to help: Find Your Polling Place Know your rights, including: Voters with disabilities may have assistance in casting their ballots from a person of their…
Article by Amy E. Lowenstein from Pennsylvania Health Law Project People who rely on older life alert systems (also called personal emergency response systems, PERS, or medical alerts) need to ensure they are still working. Most life alert systems rely…
A local nurse's aide is now behind bars after she was caught on camera slapping a 92-year-old nursing home resident across the face. This is an article from Newsbreak.com
In Pittsburgh, U.S. Attorney Cindy Chung and the Federal Bureau of Investigation announced a grand jury indictment alleging federal hate crimes against two former employees of a Beaver County care facility. Zachary Dinell, 28, and Tyler Smith, 31, allegedly targeted…
A few years ago, Vision for Equality, with DBHIDS’ support, created the Creative Community Living Options series. These are a variety of workshops, trainings and panels that offer learning opportunities designed to help those who care for someone experiencing an…
The 2020-2021 Adult Family Survey consisted of 4,952 families that participated across 12 states (AZ, DE, FL, GA, LA. MD, MN, MO, NJ, OK, PA, and VA) The Respondents were Family members and/or guardians of adults who have IDD and…
WEST CHESTER, PA — A jury found 29-year-old Major Yancy of Upper Darby, Delaware County, Pennsylvania guilty this week of neglect of a care-dependent person for physically assaulting an 18-year-old non-verbal client at Devereux in West Whiteland Township, Chester County, in November…
Did you know? March is Intellectual Disability Awareness Month! In the USA, about 6.5 million people experience intellectual disability. About 16% of the residents here in Philadelphia live with emotional, intellectual, and/or physical disabilities. People with and without disabilities can…
