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End Subminimum Wage Webinar
Despite decades of progress for disability employment protections and civil rights, it is still legal to pay people with disabilities less than minimum wage. Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act has allowed employers to pay disabled workers subminimum…
Find out more »OCDEL Early Childhood Education Conference, Stable and Secure: Supporting Children Through Trauma Sensitive Approaches
The conference is a transformative event, focused on deepening our understanding of child and adult well-being through trauma-sensitive approaches. This unique gathering brings together experts, practitioners, and educators, committed to creating stable and secure environments for young children, their families,…
Find out more »Medicaid and Social Security Benefits for Transition-Age Youth with Disabilities
Medicaid is an important safety net for children and adults with disabilities. It offers health insurance and services that help people stay independent and healthy. The rules to qualify for Medicaid change at age 18. It is important to prepare…
Find out more »Understanding Medicaid Home and Community Based Waivers for People with Disabilities
In this webinar, PA Health Law Project's Janice Meinert will cover introductory information to help people with disabilities better understand Medicaid and Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waiver programs in Pennsylvania. Attendees will gain an understanding of the financial and clinical eligibility…
Find out more »Disability Policy Seminar
The Disability Policy Seminar is the premier opportunity to cultivate support on Capitol Hill and amplify the concerns of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) before Congress. The seminar brings together passionate advocates, including people with disabilities, experts, and…
Find out more »11th Annual Disability and Mental Health Summit
Each year the Summit differs in form and content. It offers free informative sessions on different topics and with different presenters. There will also be resource fairs each day.
Find out more »April 2024 PADDC Meeting
Location: Best Western Premier Hotel & Conference Center 800 East Park Drive Harrisburg, PA 17111 PADDC Meeting Agenda
Find out more »Funding Competitive Integrated Employment with OVR
Join this virtual discussion with The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR). Bring your questions about how to access funding, what funding can apply to, any restrictions, and any other questions you may have.
Find out more »Disability Pride Day at the Capitol
Join Disability Pride Pennsylvania for a day of advocacy at the Capitol in Harrisburg! This is a day for all people who identify with a disability, Deaf, blind, neurodiverse, chronically ill, our friends, families, disability organizations, workers, and allies to…
Find out more »Making New Friends Safely (for Self Advocates & Families)
The goal of this learning session is to help you to build safe and supportive friendships. We'll talk about staying safe while making friends. We will talk about how to map out what you want from a friendship, and how…
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