Article by Harold Brubaker. originally published on April 23, 2023 on the Philadelphia Inquirer Paula Freid choked to death at breakfast Easter Sunday last year while a caregiver allegedly watched her back from the next room at a Northeast Philadelphia…
Former Resident Healed by Volunteering This story was written and published by Liberty Lutheran on February 28, 2023. Please refer to their blog here for the original piece. Phillip and Sister Pat Downs Volunteering at the General Store For six years,…
Join us for our new Podcast: Life Without Limits- Planning with the PA Family Network. Each week we’ll chat with professionals, individuals with disabilities and their families as they navigate the system and live a Life without Limits. The topics…
Article published on www.wfmz.com A Chester County man is behind bars on charges related to the sexual assault of an intellectually disabled woman, according to the Tredyffrin Township police.
PA Legislators Set Precedence for Inclusion of Disabled People’s History, Culture & Contributions in the Curriculum Disabled people across the state of Pennsylvania are celebrating a historic piece of legislation that will bring disabled people's history, contributions, experience, and culture…
A message from Jeanne E. Franklin, MPH, PMP, County Health Director - Chester County Health Department It is hard to believe we are embarking upon yet another emerging contagious disease – monkeypox – despite still recovering from several years of…
The Office of Developmental Programs has released the following announcement: The Department of Human Services is issuing an important reminder that major changes are being made to the HealthChoices Physical Health Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) offering Medical Assistance benefits on…
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…
