In early June, Executive Director Lisa Tesler joined fellow state disability advocates in meetings with state legislators to discuss expanding a successful state project: the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Intellectual Disability/Autism (ID/A) Supportive Housing Pilot. The original pilot supported […]
The Disability Community Budget Priorities Pennsylvania State Budget 2026/2027
The Disability Community Budget Priorities Pennsylvania State Budget 2026/2027 (Read the Budget Priorities as a PDF) The disability community came together to identify key funding needs in the state budget. Our goal is to ensure all people with disabilities have […]
PADDC 2025 Impact Report
Each year, Council proudly shares its Annual Impact Report—highlighting the meaningful progress and achievements made across our four key goal areas. In addition, PADDC plays a pivotal role throughout the year in activities to change systems, strengthen cross agency collaboration, […]
Organizations Encouraged to Apply for a Seat on the Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council
The Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council (PADDC) is accepting applications for a seat on Council from interested private non-profit groups concerned with services for people with developmental disabilities. Established through the federal DD Act, statewide Developmental Disabilities Councils are mandated to […]
Two Years of Stories and Outcomes From The Supportive Housing Pilot Program
We are excited to share a new publication, “Two Years of Stories and Outcomes: Office of Developmental Programs Intellectual Disability/Autism (ID/A) Supportive Housing Pilot”. Background In February 2024 The Housing Subcommittee of The Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Program’s (ODP) Information […]
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. Governor Shapiro Issues Proclamation
Governor Josh Shapiro has issued a proclamation for March to be Brain Injury Awareness Month in Pennsylvania. The Proclamation states: “WHEREAS, brain injuries can range in severity — traumatic and non-traumatic, mild or moderate, and sometimes even go undiagnosed and […]
PADDC Seeks Input on Draft Goals for 2027–2031 Five-Year Plan
Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council (PADDC) is pleased to share a draft of the proposed goals and objectives for our next 5-year plan (2027-2031). Over the past 14 months, Council has: The results of these activities led Council to develop goals […]
Pennsylvania Advocate Receives Award at Capitol
Executive Director Lisa Tesler presents award to Oscar Drummond. (photo courtesy of Commonwealth Media Services) Pennsylvania self-advocate, Oscar Drummond, has been selected as the 2025 recipient of The Betty Williams, Champion of Equal Opportunity Award. Drummond was nominated by PADDC […]
The Disability Community Budget Priorities Pennsylvania State Budget 2025/2026
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 […]
Organizations are Encouraged to Apply for a Seat on the Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council
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 […]