Every day, people with disabilities make valuable contributions to the nation's workforce. This summer in Pennsylvania, employment for people with disabilities was in the spotlight when Governor Tom Wolf signed House Bill 1641, which requires publicly funded entities first consider competitive, integrated employment for individuals with a disability who are are eligible to work.
The new law raises expectations and employment goals for youth at early ages and recommends, among other things, improved and reliable transportation to get to and from work, expanded public-private partnerships aimed at employment, increased awareness and implementation of monitoring for improved accountability.
Read more.
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What Can You Do?
Campaign for Disability Employment
National Disability Employment Month is right around the corner! Recognized and celebrated each October, the messages for 2018 are about empowerment for all, creating a win-win for the job seekers as well as the job creators. The nationwide campaign celebrates the contributions of workers with disabilities throughout American history and emphasizes the importance of ensuring that all Americans have access to the services and supports to enable them to work.
Prepare for this important October observance by visiting the
campaign website
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Have you registered for the 2018 PA Disability Employment and Empowerment Summit?
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CHART A COURSE FOR LIFE
All people have the right to live, love, work, play and pursue their life aspirations in their community. Here in Pennsylvania, LifeCourse
is how we can make our values and vision of Everyday Lives a reality for the people we support, and their families.
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The 6th Annual Lifesharing Conference
This year's conference is set for October 15 & 16 in Seven Springs, PA. This year's event is designed to reignite the
spark and the passion of the service and living option called Lifesharing.
In Pennsylvania, the Lifesharing option connects individuals with intellectual disability with another person or a family to share a home and caring environment. The service provides a nurturing support for all involved. Find our more about the 2018
conference and how to register here.
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Join us for the next Flapjack Fundraiser Breakfast on
Saturday, September 29
, from 8:00 AM until 9:45 AM at the West Chester Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar, West Goshen Town Center, 1107 West Chester Pike.
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August 26 - September 1 is
Adult Vaccination Week
Thousands of adults in the United States get sick from diseases that could be prevented from vaccines. The need for vaccines doesn't end in childhood, but is recommended throughout our lives. This week highlights the need for all adults to have their vaccination needs assessed by a health care professional.
Certain vaccines are recommended based on a person's age, occupation, lifestyle or health condition. Six in ten adults are not up to date. Are you?
T
he Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
has more information on vaccines.
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Suicide is now the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, killing more Americans each year than car accidents. But we can change that. Suicide is preventable, and we can learn how to help someone who is struggling. Chester County's Suicide Prevention Task Force offers 2 hour prevention classes for the community. Learn more at the
website.
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PA Tourette Syndrome Alliance, Inc.
Current research says that 1 in every 100 children could be diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome. If you have Tourette Syndrome or know someone who does, the PA Tourette Syndrome Alliance, Inc. can help! Visit the organization at
www.patsainc.org
, or call 1-800-990-3300.
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Resources, Training, Opportunities
Refer Web
- Chester County's source for human services
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Chester County Department of Mental Health / Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
601 Westtown Road, West Chester, PA
Chester County Commissioners
Administrator: Linda Cox
Deputy Administrator: Bridget Thrash
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