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tag | intellectual disabilities
May 22, 2022 | 7:47 AM
Pennsylvania will delay closures of two institutions for people with intellectual disabilities
The centers are slated to close Nov. 30, later than originally planned, “due to challenges with the pandemic,” state Department of Human Services officials said.
September 13, 2021 | 3:15 PM
Advocates say low pay and unreliable funding is putting intellectual disability system at risk of collapse
Disability advocates are sounding the alarm over the funding and staffing crisis impacting care. They say the problem is so severe that the system risks an eventual collapse unless the state government takes immediate action.
By Merideth Bucher/WITF May 5, 2021 | 11:11 AM
Pa. launches vaccine hotline for residents with intellectual disabilities
Pennsylvanians with intellectual disabilities or autism or their caregivers can call 1-800-424-4345 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday.
February 5, 2021 | 7:37 AM
Autism advocacy groups urge vaccine priority as caregivers worry
According to Francine Hogan, director of the PA Family Network of Vision for Equality, 80% of people suffering from intellectual disability and autism are supported at home by family, and 30% are cared for by individuals who are over 60 years old.
September 10, 2020 | 1:35 PM
Huge budget cuts could hurt people with mental illness, disabilities most, Pa. providers fear
Eight years ago, the state slashed $84 million targeted toward these programs and many services were eliminated. Now, advocates fear they could be on the chopping block again.
March 14, 2020 | 12:38 PM
Life inside the White Haven State Center, a Pennsylvania group home slated for closure
“We truly believe the community is a better place to live."
February 12, 2020 | 4:00 PM
Wolf vetoes bill to halt closure of White Haven, Polk state centers
The state centers are set to close within three years and move about 300 people with intellectual disabilities into community based care.
