2019

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Self-Advocate/Family Member Scholarship Application Period Extended for Everyday Lives Conference

December 13th, 2019 | General

Our Scholarship Application is available for self-advocates and family members wishing to attend the Everyday Lives Conference January 7 – 9, 2020 in Hershey! The conference has dozens of learning sessions! (learn more about the conference: https://www.myodp.org/mod/page/view.php?id=8884 ) The scholarship […]

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Recruiting for Regional Resource Councils on Person Directed Services

November 22nd, 2019 | General

What do you know about Person Directed Services (PDS)? (Download PDF Flyer) Do you have stories about your life using Person Directed Services (PDS)? Do you want more people with disabilities to have choice and control in their lives? Do […]

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PADDC Grantee Announces Release of Provider Resources: Country Primers on Disabilites

October 12th, 2019 | Announcements, Projects, Resources, General

Our grantee, Nationalities Service Center, announces the release of a provider resource “Country Primers on Disabilities” A Resource for Providers Working with Refugees and Immigrants with Disabilities  This resource highlights country background and resources for refugees and immigrants with disabilities […]

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PADDC Announces New Executive Director – Lisa Tesler

September 26th, 2019 | news, Announcements

Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council (PADDC) Co-chairpersons, Chris Grandy and Shirley Keith Knox, are pleased to announce that Ms. Lisa Tesler has been appointed as its new Executive Director, following the retirement of Mr. Graham Mullholland in May. This appointment was […]

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PADDC Announces New Funding Opportunity

September 19th, 2019 | General, news, Grants

The Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council has issued a Request for Application (RFA) for a two-year project on the topic of residential housing and services. Below is a summary of the project. The full RFA is available at www.paddc.org under the […]

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PADDC Issues Statement on Closure of Polk and White Haven State Centers

September 11th, 2019 | news, Announcements, General

Official Statement from the Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council on the Proposed Closing of Polk & White Haven Centers (Download Statement in PDF Format) The PA DD Council supports the Department of Human Services’ proposed plan to close both Polk/White Haven […]

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“Listening Tour” 2019 – What Matters Most to Pennsylvanians with Disabilities and Their Families?

August 15th, 2019 | Announcements, General

We want to hear from you! The Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council, in coordination with Disability Rights Pennsylvania and the Institute on Disabilities at Temple University need your input about the issues that matter most to Pennsylvanians with disabilities and their […]

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Registration is Open for the 2019 PA Community Alliance Summit

March 15th, 2019 | Announcements, General

Registration is open for the 2019 PA Community Alliance Summit. The Summit, May 21 and 22, is an event focused on networking, discovering alliances and collaboration building among diverse organizations throughout Pennsylvania that are led by and/or support underserved/unserved populations […]

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Save the Date – 2019 PA Community Alliance Summit

February 26th, 2019 | Events

Save the dates – May 21 & 22, 2019 – for the 5th annual 2019 PA Community Alliance Summit.  The Community Alliance Summit is a day of networking, discovering alliances and collaboration building among diverse organizations throughout Pennsylvania led by […]

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Propose a “Pop Up Talk” for the 2019 PA Community Alliance Summit

January 20th, 2019 | General, Forums

The 2019 Pennsylvania Community Alliance Summit will be on May 21 & 22, 2019 in Harrisburg, and we are seeking 5-minute Pop-up Talks on all topics regarding diversity and inclusion, partnerships and alliances.  We would also like to hear about your amazing […]