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My husband and I have done exactly 3 things together in the last 5 years, minus the brief time my son was hospitalized. One was for a family wedding, another was for my daughter's college graduation, the third was for a concert. For each event, we had to beg family -- our "natural supports"-- to hang out with my high needs son while we attended those events. Why? Because there are few DSPs available to support high needs individuals like my son. He has a consolidated waiver yet no staff.
Governor Shapiro Signs Bipartisan 2024-25 Budget
Supporting Pennsylvania’s Intellectual Disability and Autism Community and Direct Support Professionals:
Governor Shapiro has met with Pennsylvanians with intellectual disabilities and autism (ID/A), caregivers, and advocates all across the Commonwealth – and he has heard their plea that something must be done to support home and community-based services and address the shortage of direct support professionals in our Commonwealth.
For years, the ID/A community has demanded real help. Governor Shapiro heard them loud and clear – and this budget finally stands up for Pennsylvanians with intellectual disabilities and the direct support professionals who care for them with major investments:
✔️ $354.8 million in federal and state funding to provide more resources for home and community-based service providers, a 7 percent rate increase.
This includes $280 million to help raise wages for the direct support professionals who care for Pennsylvanians and $74.8 million to begin the process of clearing the emergency wait list entirely – ensuring more Pennsylvanians receive the care they need and deserve.
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Please go to the 11:00 minute mark on the video as Governor Shapiro speaks on the Intellectual Disability Waiting List.
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We're into Overtime!
The legislators have past the deadline and not approved the Governor's proposed budget. They are still in negotiations and it's unknown if our budget item will be approved as put forth by the Governor. If you have not had a chance to make your calls, there's still time. See the call list below and let them hear your voices. If you already made calls, but have the time, then call again. Pass this message along to anyone you know is interested and wants to help the cause. Individuals on the Waiting List along with their families, thank you for your support.
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PAWL Update - We're into Overtime! This week's appeal
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Wednesday, June 12th, 2024
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) invites individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or autism and their families to join in a virtual conversation with ODP’s policy team. The conversation will cover basics about the services ODP offers and it is an opportunity for individuals and families to ask questions. These meetings are informal, meaning the conversation will not be recorded, and rules will be set before the meeting starts to ensure everyone feels comfortable and safe to provide questions and comments. The meeting will be held through Microsoft Teams.
What Will Be Covered?
This next meeting will consist of policy members from ODP providing an overview of two topics: the philosophy and framework used by ODP, which is called Everyday Lives, as well as what a Supports Coordinator is and what their role is.
Please note:
This webinar/conversation is not for professionals, it is specifically for individuals, caregivers, and families and/or legal guardians. Please share this invitation with your networks.
This webinar/conversation is geared towards individuals and families who are just beginning to learn about ODP or for those who want a basic understanding of the topic being discussed.
*ODP is asking and encouraging Supports Coordinators, Administrative Entities, Individual and Family Organizations, etc. to share this invitation with any individual and family they support.
Click the link below to register for the session.
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