For the last several years, PADDC has sponsored and hosted the PA Community Alliance Summit as a day of networking, discovering alliances and collaboration-building among diverse organizations throughout Pennsylvania that are led by and/or supporting underserved/unserved populations who experience marginalization […]
PADDC Announces New Funding Opportunities
The PA Developmental Disabilities Council is pleased to announce two new funding opportunities for organizations and individuals. The first opportunity is for Community Response Projects. These projects are supported for up to $5,000 over a 6-month timeframe and will be […]
PADDC Pandemic Recovery Statement—May 27, 2020
Authorized by the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act (DD Act) in 2000 and guided by a vision to create inclusive communities where all people with disabilities are valued and thrive, the Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council empowers individuals […]
Senator Bob Casey Hosts Call with PADDC to Discuss the Pandemic
On Tuesday May 12, 2020, U.S. Senator Bob Casey hosted a conference call with the Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council, its committees, and staff members. During the call, which lasted approximately 30 minutes, the Senator briefed participants on current pieces of […]
Save the Date! 2020 PA Community Alliance Summit, September 16 & 17, 2020
Save the date for the 2020 PA Community Alliance Summit. Let’s maximize the power of our allied communities! The Summit is a day of networking, discovering alliances and collaboration building among diverse organizations throughout Pennsylvania led by and/or supporting underserved/unserved […]
Accepting Applications for the PADDC 2020 Community Grants Program
The PA Developmental Disabilities Council invites you to apply for funding from our Community Grants Program. These Community Grants are intended to bring together people with and without disabilities in a local community alliance to influence social change and improve […]
PADDC Grantee Announces Release of Provider Resources: Country Primers on Disabilites
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 […]
PADDC Announces New Executive Director – Lisa Tesler
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 […]
PADDC Issues Statement on Closure of Polk and White Haven State Centers
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 […]
“Listening Tour” 2019 – What Matters Most to Pennsylvanians with Disabilities and Their Families?
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 […]