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 […]
Cancellation of April PADDC Meetings – COVID-19
In order to mitigate risk due to the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), PADDC is canceling our face to face meetings scheduled for April 15 and 16, 2020. This decision is based on the directive from the Governor’s Office to […]
Self-Advocate/Family Member Scholarship Application Period Extended for Everyday Lives Conference
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 […]
Recruiting for Regional Resource Councils on Person Directed Services
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 […]
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 Funding Opportunity
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 […]
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 […]