During the 2023 Charting The LifeCourse Showcase held in Kansas City, Missouri, two representatives of Pennsylvania’s support professional cohort were recognized for their work. Francine Hogan, Director of PA Family
May 13, 2023 – by MyChesCo PITTSBURGH, PA — Experts from around the state, as well as self-advocates, offered insights and suggestions for improving behavioral health, mental health and the lives of people – particularly
What is Aphasia? An impairment of language, affecting the production or comprehension of speech and the ability to read or write Seven tips for communicating with someone with Aphasia: A
The ANCOR Global Council seeks to actively engage and become a voice in the worldwide human rights movement in support of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). ANCOR’s Global Council exists to create
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There is a free online course from PaTTAN; the Nuts and Bolts of Job Coaching. This course is geared towards paraprofessionals, other support staff, teachers, transition coordinators, special education directors,
Articles in this issue of Positive Approaches focus on addressing stigma associated with mental health and other barriers to mental wellness. Article topics include the importance of peer support and
Thanks to all the members participating in our May 26, 2023, Membership Meeting. Special THANKS to TPA Government Affairs expert David Caliguiri and Chair of the TPA Government & Advocacy
The Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has announced a funding opportunity for $1.5 million to support the first year of a cooperative agreement for
May 23, 2023 – Special in the Post-Gazette I am a 62-year-old mother and grandmother who has dedicated 45 years of my life as a direct support professional, or DSP.
The communication announces a 45-day public comment period on ODP’s proposal to implement Selective Contracting for Residential and Supports Coordination (SC) services. Public comment will be accepted until 11:59pm on
This communication provides updated information regarding that “Training for non-oral routes of medication administration that is permitted to be provided by a certified trainer can be conducted remotely using video
