Disability Rights Pennsylvania

Disability Rights Pennsylvania. Protection and advocacy for persons with disabilities. Follows are not endorsements. Tweets are not legal advice.

[Disability Rights Pennsylvania @DisabilityRtsPA]

Disability Rights Pennsylvania wants to know what you think! The comment period for our fiscal year 2027 annual program goals and objectives is now open.

Survey Link: https://t.co/ZTE8lyLqu0

You can view our current goals and objectives here: https://t.co/E8XqbugAPv

Thank you!

[Disability Rights Pennsylvania @DisabilityRtsPA]

For self-advocacy tools or to file a grievance, you can go to our website. If this is urgent involving abuse or neglect, contact emergency services:

Adult Protective Services:
- https://t.co/4ZwfkkCMOW
- 1-800-490-8505

ChildLine:
- https://t.co/KziM6Mc5a7
- 1-800-932-0313

[Disability Rights Pennsylvania @DisabilityRtsPA]

The DRP Resources page has 3 new additions thanks to @PittsburghFdn funding!

Our new publications on Residents' Rights in Long-Term Care Facilities like Nursing Facilities, Personal Care Homes and Assisted Living Residences are available on our website.
https://t.co/b767KCQz04

[Disability Rights Pennsylvania @DisabilityRtsPA]

Today Is Primary Election Day!
We are here to help! People will be available at the contact info below to help guide you through concerns while the polls are open.
For nonpartisan voter help, call Election Protection at 866-OUR-VOTE.
You can also call DRP at 1-800-692-7443.

[Disability Rights Pennsylvania @DisabilityRtsPA]

Week 5:
You are entitled to accessible voting supports, including an accessible remote ballot-marking option for eligible mail voters with disabilities. Contact your county election office to ask about local options and find more information online here: https://t.co/6HIfhrQXsv

[Disability Rights Pennsylvania @DisabilityRtsPA]

DRP attended the 13th Annual Disability and Mental Health Summit on May 7th. We shared our resources with attendees and answered questions at the resource fair.

Staff Attorney Jenee' Oliver presented on transition age kids and supported decision making in healthcare decisions

[Disability Rights Pennsylvania @DisabilityRtsPA]

Turnout Tuesday Week 4:

No eligible voter should be blocked by an inaccessible form, delayed ballot, or confusing process.

Tip: If your eligibility at the polls is questioned, you have the right to ask for a provisional ballot.

Find more info here:
https://t.co/4n6ejIfMnB

[Disability Rights Pennsylvania @DisabilityRtsPA]

DRP had a great time at Disability Pride Harrisburg on Friday, April 24th. We were excited to share resources, talk with community members, and celebrate disability pride in Pennsylvania.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table!

#DisabilityPridePa #disabilityrights

[Disability Rights Pennsylvania @DisabilityRtsPA]

Turnour Tuesday Week 2:
If you vote by mail, track your ballot through Pennsylvania’s official ballot tracker and contact your county election office right away if there is a delay.

Read about mail in voting and designated agents at our website: https://t.co/4n6ejIgkd9

[Disability Rights Pennsylvania @DisabilityRtsPA]

Disability Rights Pennsylvania was happy to be invited to present and attend the PEAL Center Health Matters Northwest conference in Edinboro last month.

Thank you for the lovely conversation from attendees and for hosting the event @PEALCenter 🙂

[Disability Rights Pennsylvania @DisabilityRtsPA]

No eligible voter should lose access to the ballot because of red tape, delays, or inaccessible systems.

In Pennsylvania, you can check your registration two ways:

💻online here https://t.co/pzCN6i25Ad

📱call the state election hotline at 1-877-868-3772.

[Disability Rights Pennsylvania @DisabilityRtsPA]

For self-advocacy tools or to file a grievance, you can go to our website. If this is urgent involving abuse or neglect, contact emergency services:

Adult Protective Services:
- https://t.co/4ZwfkkDkEu
- 1-800-490-8505

ChildLine:
- https://t.co/KziM6McCZF
- 1-800-932-0313

[Disability Rights Pennsylvania @DisabilityRtsPA]

Today, the Shapiro administration took steps towards strengthening policy guidance for people with disabilities across the state with the signing of 3 Executive Orders:

DRP was honored to attend the signing along with many members of the disability community.
#AdvocacyMatters

[Disability Rights Pennsylvania @DisabilityRtsPA]

As we prepare for the 2026 elections, DRP is reminding our community of their right to accessible voting. Look out for our Turnout Tuesday posts each week for messages and common issues focused on accessible voting for people with disabilities.

Primary election on May 19, 2026.

[Disability Rights Pennsylvania @DisabilityRtsPA]

DRP is grateful to have joined @RepKrajewski and Rep. Sheryl Delozier to support HB 151. This bill would protect Social Security benefits for youth in foster care.
Read more about what's happening in PA: https://t.co/i4tWXFuYEm
Watch the Press Conference: https://t.co/boM5avOCRl

[Disability Rights Pennsylvania @DisabilityRtsPA]

Appeal and Fair Hearing Webinar for Individuals and Families.

Who should attend? Individuals, Families and Supports Coordinators.

Date: May 1, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Find more information and register: https://t.co/5FwbuH9aJ8

[Disability Rights Pennsylvania @DisabilityRtsPA]

"When industries invest in accessibility, they tend to unlock value far beyond the original use case."

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[Disability Rights Pennsylvania @DisabilityRtsPA]

"Authenticity in casting is a cheat code for success," Flowers said in an interview. "It allows us to tap into a performer's lived experience and elevate moments beyond the filmmaker's limited point of view."

https://t.co/OwtfTXrNEc

[Disability Rights Pennsylvania @DisabilityRtsPA]

"Recognition matters—and always has. But recognition alone does not move systems forward. Awareness must translate into action."

https://t.co/KYelSeLF2t

[National Disability Rights Network @NDRNadvocates]

We need your help: Protection and Advocacy agencies need more funding to protect and empower people with disabilities to participate fully in their communities. Ask your Representative to support increased funding at https://t.co/0ykLyujTAx.