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Lisa Tesler
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Executive Director,
PA Developmental Disabilities Council
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paddc.bsky.social Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Coucil (PADDC) @paddc.bsky.social · Sep 3
Please be sure to check out our September Spotlight Newsletter at mailchi.mp/pa.gov/spotl...
Brightly colored spotlights on a black background. Spotlight. September 2025. Highlights of the activities, advocacy, and interests of the PADDC. Logo for Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council.
September 17, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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paddc.bsky.social
This Friday the PADDC Tech Champions at Tech OWL - Technology for Our Whole Lives will share about the technology guides they developed as part of our grant to them. See below! Friday, Sept. 19th, 3:30 - 4:30 pm Eastern. Register: temple.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#Disabilities #AssistiveTechnology
A computer keyboard is at the top. Tech Champion Munch and Learn. Our Tech Champion representatives Alexa and Greg will share about the easy-read technology guides created by the PADDC Tech Champions. Friday, September 19th, 3:30 - 4:30 pm Eastern. Register for this free session: bitly/techguideswebinar. This project is funded by the Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council.
September 16, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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The deadline for PA to pass the state budget is June 30th - and the disability community is advocating for these important key needs! Please share this information with your network and state officials.
June 24, 2025 at 2:21 AM
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paddc.bsky.social
The Pennsylvania Dept. of Human Services (@pahumanservices.bsky.social‬ ) is hosting a webinar on understanding how autism-related challenges—like trouble with social cues or communication—can lead to justice system involvement. Learn more and register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
The hand and arms of a police officer in partial view is writing a ticket while standing next to a car. June 12, 2025; 10 -11 am. Virtual with Zoom. Bridging the Gap: Understanding Skill-Based Vulnerabilities of Adults with Autism in the Criminal Justice System
June 6, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Live from Harrisburg PA... Advocates with IDD and families speaking up about the importance of Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services!
Two women at a podium with many people with IDD and families behind them in the state capitol!
June 2, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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shamsbot.bsky.social
YOU CAN FOLLOW:

@nba.com
@wnba.com
The NBA and WNBA are now actively posting on Bluesky and I can't emphasize enough how important it is that we do everything possible to support these accounts, because how many followers they acquire and how much positive engagement they get will 100%, unequivocally determine how committed they are to this place AND how likely it is that other leagues & sports personalities could then come here too. These accounts aren't just big accounts, they're bridges to entire communities and the ripple effect of them succeeding here would be MASSIVE. If you want to stick a stake through Twitter's heart, this is how you do it - but remember, the NBA and WNBA don't *have* to be here and it's not a foregone conclusion this isn't anything more than a trial run. So yes, don't just follow these accounts: help promote them and positively interact w them too. Let's show them this place is worth investing in.
May 19, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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RFK Jr. moves to close Administration for Community Living www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
RFK Jr. moves to close Administration for Community Living
The shutdown will mean "more people forced into institutional settings."
www.motherjones.com
March 28, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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coloradocitizen.bsky.social
Worth posting again for people who may not know. The names of what Medicaid is called in your state:
Medicaid names
March 6, 2025 at 3:09 AM
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paddc.bsky.social
More of our Listening Tour next week! Join in person on Wed. 3/12 in Cranberry Township (Butler County) or Thur. evening 3/13 in a virtual format with the PEAL Center @pealcenter.bsky.social (**for parents with focus on education/child topics). Register in advance: www.surveymonkey.com/r/3PT8N7J
A hand is held up against a person's ear. Logo for PADDC PA Developmental Disabilities Council. Join Us Next Week at a Public Forum! Listening Tour 2025. Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 1 – 3 p.m.; Format: Courtyard Pittsburgh North, 150 Cranberry Woods Drive, Cranberry Township, PA 16066 Thursday, March 13, 2025, 6 – 8 p.m. Format: Virtual – in partnership with The PEAL Center For parents of children with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) with a focus on education and child-related topics. What are your ideas to: Improve supports and services for people with disabilities and their families; make communities better for everyone; improve advocacy and training opportunities; and protect the rights of people with disabilities.
March 4, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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petermorley.bsky.social
Daily Reminder: Social Security is OUR money, an EARNED benefit! Not only is it OUR money but we also paid to have the customer service. This is where our money went to. Social Security staff was already at a low when the Trump administration took over & NOW they want to cut 50% of staff. HELL NO!😡🤬
February 27, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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kffhealthnews.org
Republicans in Congress have suggested big cuts to Medicaid, the state-federal health insurance program for people with low incomes or disabilities. The complex, multifaceted program touches millions of Americans. kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
Republicans Are Eyeing Cuts to Medicaid. What’s Medicaid, Again? - KFF Health News
Republicans in Congress have suggested big cuts to Medicaid, the state-federal health insurance program for people with low incomes or disabilities. The complex, multifaceted program touches millions of Americans and has become deeply woven into state budgets and the U.S. health care system.
kffhealthnews.org
February 19, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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matthewcort.land
House GOP Leadership just announced they want to cut at least $880 Billion from Medicaid.

This webinar covers how to meet with the office of a Senator or Congressperson to advocate for Medicaid. These meetings are a way to take your advocacy to the next level, and are incredibly important.
How To: Medicaid Congressional Advocacy Webinar | Matthew Cortland
Get more from Matthew Cortland on Patreon
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February 13, 2025 at 1:51 AM
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edlawcenterpa.bsky.social
Two years ago today Commonwealth Court declared PA's school funding system unconstitutional, said education is a fundamental right and ordered state officials to fix the deficiencies.

Students are seeing meaningful benefits from new funding. We celebrate those...and push the state to finish the job
February 7, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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Now is the time for Leadership Empowerment and Advocacy! Pennsylvanians with IDD and their families can get scholarships to attend educational and advocacy training events.
#Empowerment #Leadership
paddc.bsky.social Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Coucil (PADDC) @paddc.bsky.social · Feb 3
We're offering 2025 scholarships of up to $750 for people with developmental disabilities &/or their families to attend educational, leadership, or advocacy training! Please share this information with them. Download the application here: tinyurl.com/LEAFscholars...

#SelfAdvocacy #Disability
An audience is watching people seated on a stage in front of large screens. PADDC Leadership Empowerment and Advocacy Fund. Up to $750. FUNDING AVAILABLE! LEAF Scholarships provide up to $750 for self-advocates and PADDC families to attend leadership, Leadership Empowerment education, and self-advocacy and Advocacy Fund events. Download the application: https://tinyurl.com/LEAFScholarships - Logo for the PENNSYLVANIA DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COUNCIL.
February 4, 2025 at 12:20 AM
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This is not ok.

CDC removes gender, equity references in public health material

www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
CDC removes gender, equity references in public health material
Large sets of data are being scrubbed of references to transgender and LGBTQ+ people, among others, which could compromise their use in research.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 1, 2025 at 3:59 AM
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paddc.bsky.social
#Disability Starter Pack! It includes top disability related organizations and leaders in Pennsylvania and elsewhere. Be sure to check it out and share it with others! go.bsky.app/4uZPpe8

#DisabilitySky
January 28, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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disabilityscoop.bsky.social
Disability advocates are preparing to fend off potentially seismic cuts to #Medicaid now that President Donald #Trump is back at the White House and Republicans are in control on Capitol Hill. #disabilities
Trump's Return Sparks Worry About Cuts To Medicaid, Disability Services
Disability advocates are preparing to fend off potentially seismic cuts to Medicaid now that President Donald Trump is back at the White House and Republicans are in control on Capitol Hill.
www.disabilityscoop.com
January 21, 2025 at 4:27 AM
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paddc.bsky.social
Don't miss this Arc of the United States @thearcus.bsky.social webinar and learn how to protect Medicaid!

#Disability #DisabilitySky #Medicaid
thearcofpa.bsky.social The Arc of Pennsylvania @thearcofpa.bsky.social · Jan 24
Get involved! Join @thearcus.bsky.social
for a webinar on January 29 to learn how you can help to protect Medicaid. They will share tools, resources, and strategies to make your advocacy more powerful. Register using the QR code or this link: bit.ly/41JJF9c
January 24, 2025 at 7:47 PM