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The Disability Community Budget Priorities Pennsylvania State Budget 2025/2026

June 16th, 2025 | General

The Disability Community Budget Priorities Pennsylvania State Budget 2025/2026 The disability community came together to identify key funding needs in the state budget. Our goal is to ensure all people with disabilities have access to services they need, the opportunity […]

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Organizations are Encouraged to Apply for a Seat on the Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council

April 7th, 2025 | General, Alerts, Announcements, news

The Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council (PADDC) is accepting applications from agencies that are local and nongovernmental, and private non-profit groups concerned with services for people with developmental disabilities that are interested in having a seat on the Council. Established through […]

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Reflections on the #NextGenInclusion Event

November 30th, 2023 | General, news

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 […]

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Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council (PADDC) Presents Graham Mulholland Visionary Leadership Award

November 7th, 2023 | General

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 […]

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National Family Caregivers Month

November 6th, 2023 | General

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 […]

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Pre-application Conference Information

April 11th, 2023 | General, Conferences, Announcements, news

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 […]

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Spring 2023 Request for Applications (RFA)

April 2nd, 2023 | General, Grants

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 […]

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Sen. Casey Requesting Statements for the Record on Guardianship

March 16th, 2023 | General, Alerts, news

(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 […]

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Spring 2023 Outlooks Newsletter (and 2022 Impact Report)

March 14th, 2023 | General, Newsletters, Publications, news

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 […]

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Resources from Supported Decision Making Panel Discussion

September 22nd, 2022 | General, Conferences

On September 19th we hosted a webinar called “Supported Decision Making Panel Discussion.” The webinar was designed to provide a general overview of supported decision making and discuss what is happening nationally on this topic. Our speakers were: Max Barrows, Outreach […]

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