Today in 1990, the Americans With Disabilities Act was signed into law.
The ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and public and private places.
The fight for disability rights is a fight for dignity, opportunity, and self-determination.
I convened disability rights leaders with @SecretaryPete to address the work ahead, including our Administration's efforts to increase transportation accessibility.
Whether you have a four year degree on the wall, an apprenticeship under your belt, or are simply ready to enter the workforce — there’s a place for you in Pennsylvania.
Find out more about the over 65,000 jobs now open to Pennsylvanians without four year degrees:
El Día de los Reyes Magos es un día importante en mi familia, ya que es un momento para celebrar y reflexionar. Quiero desearle un feliz Día de los Reyes Magos a todos los que celebran hoy.
Yesterday we found out that folks across the aisle don't want "certain people" to vote. They don't want to make it easier for "certain people" to use their voice.
Who are these "certain people?" Can anyone explain why "certain people" don't deserve access to vote?
It's #TechTuesday and we want to highlight all the amazing #AssistiveTechnology featured so far in the entries for this year's #ShowUsYourTech AT Photo Contest!
Read about each at https://t.co/hH0viOBQC2
Effective today, we are reopening the Order of Selection (OOS) for Pennsylvanians who are Most Significantly Disabled (MSD). Due to this reopening, the waiting list will be discontinued for MSD applicants.
Learn more in the link below!
https://t.co/xxIUqLHlKS
This #EarthDay, we’re giving you the chance to enter to win an electric @Tesla Model Y 🙌
Just tell us what you’re doing to help protect the environment and include #TMobileTuesdays + #contest 🌱💧☁
Through his extraordinary example, His Royal Highness Prince Philip proved that true partnership has room for both ambition and selflessness — all in service of something greater. Our thoughts are with Her Majesty the Queen, the Royal Family, and the British people.
Apply for the C2P2 2021 training and networking series that will educate, inform, and develop leadership skills of Pennsylvanians who are -
🔹 Family members of children or young adults living with ID/ASD
🔹 Adults living with ID/ASD
https://t.co/gCZsd9mtYA
@IODTempleU will collaborate with 4 #Pennsylvania universities on a $2.38M @usedgov grant to develop and refine state-of-the-art, research-based, fully inclusive postsecondary programs for students with intellectual disabilities. https://t.co/W8GDUUXh1Z