State Efforts to Phase Out Subminimum Wages: Lessons Learned from Three States

As of June, 2023 fourteen states have passed and signed legislation ending 14(c) or subminimum wage practices. This webinar provides a survey landscape from three of those states: Tennessee, Washington and Virginia. These states are currently all at different stages of phasing out subminimum wages in their state following the signing of these laws. Representatives from each state, including policy […]

Youth Move PA Wellness Day – Tobyhanna State Park

These regional retreats for Youth and Young Adults between the ages of 16-29 years old are across Pennsylvania at NO COST to attendees. These events are a great opportunity for youth & young adults and their support person(s) to get outside and enjoy activities, including: Personal self-advocacy stories from youth Connect with peers and practice leadership […]

Statewide Quarterly Positive Approaches & Practices Meeting

 TOPIC: CREATING PATHWAYS TO POSITIVE ENGAGEMENT THROUGH MUSIC AND ART  SESSION DESCRIPTION: Through lecture and virtual interactive experiences, presenters will guide participants to achieve a greater understanding of how music and art experiences can be used to benefit individuals of all ages, abilities, needs and interests. Participants will learn when music and art can be […]

Independent Monitoring For Quality (IM4Q) Annual Statewide Training: Day 1

Independent Monitoring For Quality (IM4Q) Annual Statewide Training For the following audiences: IM4Q Staff, Monitors, Local Board Members, Statewide Steering Committee, AE Staff, ODP Staff and Supports Coordinators July 18 and 19 Harrisburg Hilton and Towers, Harrisburg, PA Click here for more information and for a Registration Link

Addressing Trauma in Individuals With IDD

People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are just as likely to experience and be affected by a traumatic event as anyone else. Personal injury, natural disasters, or mass events like the pandemic can cause an individual to experience symptoms of post-traumatic stress. However, there are some types of trauma that individuals with IDD are […]