On November 30, approximately 200 people gathered in Harrisburg to learn and reflect on Inclusive Education for students with disabilities. The PADDC provided financial support for this important event. In the past, Pennsylvania had key wins for inclusive education. In […]
Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council (PADDC) Presents Graham Mulholland Visionary Leadership Award
Nancy Richey, PADDC member and past chair, is the recipient of the first Graham Mulholland Visionary Leadership Award. The award was presented at the Council’s recent All Grantee meeting, in Harrisburg. The award was created to honor the memory of […]
National Family Caregivers Month
By Nancy Richey PADDC Council Member Member of the RAISE Family Caregiving Advisory Council It’s November, which means it’s National Family Caregivers Month. Last week, President Biden honored family caregivers for all they do for the nation with a […]
Self Advocate Meeting On Changes to Section 504 of The Rehabilitation Act
We are cosponsoring a virtual meeting with Temple University Institute on Disabilities for self advocates on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. The meeting is about The Rehabilitation Act. This is a law that was passed 50 years ago. It ensures that […]
Pre-application Conference Information
Pre-application Conference Webinars Each grant area will have a pre-application webinar. At these webinars, applicants can ask us questions about the application process. Answers given at this conference are documented in minutes and become an official part of the Request […]
Spring 2023 Request for Applications (RFA)
The Spring 2023 Request for Applications booklet covers grants that are being issued to fulfill the goals of the PADDC 2022-2026 State Plan. These grants continue Council’s history of supporting and funding unique projects that lead to increased empowerment of […]
Sen. Casey Requesting Statements for the Record on Guardianship
(Our Executive Director, Lisa Tesler, shares this important information from The Majority Staff of the Senate Special Committee on Aging) “In the near future, the Senate Special Committee on Aging will be holding a hearing on guardianships, conservatorships, protective arrangements, and […]
Spring 2023 Outlooks Newsletter (and 2022 Impact Report)
We hope you enjoy reading our Spring 2023 Outlooks Newsletter and 2023 Impact Report! In this issue: Note from the Executive Director 2022 – 2023 Advocacy Agenda New PADDC Grants (starting January 2023) 2022 Council Impacts Advocacy Tip of the […]