PAR

Official Twitter Account for Pennsylvania Advocacy and Resources for Autism and Intellectual Disability.

[PAR @PARdotnet]

Congratulations @RepHohenstein, @IODTempleU, @eaglesautism, and the other cosponsors for a fantastic & informative #CitiesofInclusion Disability Summit! And what an awesome keynote from the First Lady of PA Lori Shapiro & @PAHumanServices ODP Deputy Secretary Kristin Ahrens!

[Rep. Joe Hohenstein @RepHohenstein]

Be sure to follow today's livestreaming sessions from our Disability Summit at Lincoln Financial Field. Find all the events at the link below.
https://t.co/HeuRuLpiJ7

[ANCOR @TheRealANCOR]

Thank you to @SenatorCardin and @SenatorCollins for leading the bipartisan resolution to celebrate DSP Recognition Week! We’re thrilled that it passed unanimously last night. Read more: https://t.co/gVc01R0XYz

[PAR @PARdotnet]

@GovernorShapiro has proclaimed Sept 8-14, 2024 as DSP Recognition Week! This week is dedicated to honoring our amazing DSPs who work tirelessly to support people with ID/A. PAR is grateful for the Governor's commitment to raising DSP wages and eliminating the waiting list.

[PAR @PARdotnet]

Watch PAR President and CEO Mark Davis sit down with @pcntv to talk about ID/A funding in @GovernorShapiro's FY 24/25 Budget: https://t.co/vuXk2CaF2o

[Anne Couldridge @AnneCouldridge]

Thank you, Gov. Shapiro, for continuing to fight for families like mine | PennLive letters - https://t.co/ojWeuhJG1p ⁦@GovernorShapiro⁩ https://t.co/E4KEPldqSt

[Anne Couldridge @AnneCouldridge]

⁦@GovernorShapiro⁩ these four moms would welcome a cup of coffee with you to discuss your support of their family members. https://t.co/SnJy7JfQDu

[PAR @PARdotnet]

Watch PAR President and CEO Mark Davis discuss with @pcntv how @GovernorShapiro's budget proposal would impact Pennsylvanians with intellectual disabilities and autism: https://t.co/hQKSw5Cvlj

[Governor Josh Shapiro @GovernorShapiro]

When I visited BARC in Bucks County, the people I met there — family members, support staff, and folks with an intellectual disability or autism – could not have been clearer: BARC and the support services they provide are invaluable to them — and they need more support.

My budget makes a nearly half a billion dollar investment to deliver more resources for centers just like BARC that make a life-changing difference for our neighbors.

[Governor Josh Shapiro @GovernorShapiro]

I’m here at @Achieva in Pittsburgh to highlight how my $483M investment increases wages for caregivers and improves access to home and community-based services across Pennsylvania.
Let’s work together to support our intellectual disability community. https://t.co/8LNi3hlbdw

[PCN @pcntv]

On The Issues features Christopher Borick, Professor of Political Science at @Muhlenberg, and Mark Davis, President & CEO of @PARdotnet. Watch on cable in PA or stream FREE with #PCNSelect tonight at 7 PM.

[PAR @PARdotnet]

Thank you @GovernorShapiro and @ValArkooshPA for hearing individuals' and families' stories yesterday. Your proposal of $483 million to increase DSP wages will be vital to ensuring that ID/A services are there for the people and families who depend on them.

[Governor Josh Shapiro @GovernorShapiro]

A budget is more than a set of numbers on a spreadsheet — it's a statement of your priorities and principles.

My budget makes a historic $483 million investment to increase wages for our direct support professionals so we can help more of our neighbors with intellectual disabilities and autism.

[PAR @PARdotnet]

PAR was honored to watch Nick Smith, a DSP from @spin_inc, testify today before the US Senate Special Committee on Aging about the Long Term Care Workforce. Thank you Nick for all the work you do supporting people with ID/A and for advocating so well! https://t.co/rhUUtMf6Yu

[PAR @PARdotnet]

PAR is with @spin_inc DSP Nick Smith for his testimony to the US Senate Special Committee on Aging. Watch live at https://t.co/Vdy1a9T3nM

[PA Department of Human Services @PAHumanServices]

April is #AutismAcceptanceMonth!

@GovernorShapiro signed a proclamation to acknowledge the many individuals on the autism spectrum, their abilities and contributions, and their inclusion within our communities.

#AutismAcceptance #WorldAutismAwarenessDay

[Penn-Mar Human Services @PennMarHS]

Claudia Summerson, Penn-Mar parent and PMAC (Penn-Mar Advocacy Collective) member, represented PMHS, joining the @PARdotnet team for the 2024 PAR Policy Conference Hill Day.

Claudia is leading the charge by meeting with representatives on her own!

#Advocacy

[Mainstay Life Services @MainstayLS]

@PARdotnet makes it easy to share your support for @GovernorShapiro's budget proposal, which includes investments to the ID/A system to help increase wages for DSPs and eliminating the emergency waiting list.

You can send an email every 24 hours!

https://t.co/U2lcDp31JS

[PAR @PARdotnet]

Want to meet with your legislators to advocate for ID/A funding, but not sure what to say? PAR is excited to announce that our 2024/25 budget advocacy materials are now available! Visit https://t.co/HRb75EAf8T to view and download one-pagers, talking points, and others materials

[PAR @PARdotnet]

Watch @GovernorShapiro's budget address live today at 12:30 at https://t.co/IM69s3ghHU

We are hopeful that our collective efforts will result in positive news for the Pennsylvania ID/A system. Thank you to everyone who advocated!

[PAR @PARdotnet]

DSPs are an essential piece of something important - the ID/A service system. But DSP wages don't reflect the significance of their responsibilities & their profound impact on those they support. Send a letter to @GovernorShapiro to advocate for DSP wages-
https://t.co/VEXy9zNyGR