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…
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…
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…
Vision for Equality is pleased to announce two new pilot projects to support families in Philadelphia. The System Navigation for Philadelphia Families and the Trauma Informed Care for Philadelphia Families are both peer to peer projects aimed at supporting our most…
This article was originally posted on whyy.org on February 21, 2021
This Summer we have some big news! Vision for Equality is constantly seeking to innovate and provide the best information and resources to families, in the most efficient way. After approximately four months of hard work, long meetings, and dedication,…
