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In an inclusive world, we learn alongside our peers, find meaningful work, establish homes, & direct our own lives. Let’s build communities where we all thrive.

Harrisburg, PA
Joined June 2009
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Taking a break from the Civil Society Forum, we join a side event with @Keystone_KHS on deinstitutionalisation. "Children who live in institutions become adults that live in institutions. It's a revolving door - we need a lifespan approach" - Dorodi Sharma
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Registrations are now open for our Autumn conference held with the NET Greece! We'll be in Athens on 17-18 October to discuss how disability support services can help unlock better work prospects for people with disabilities. Join us and bring your ideas to the conversation💡
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Head Start programs support families facing housing instability by providing essential healthcare services. 🩺🏠 Learn how programs can help families with their healthcare needs and find tips for accessing quality care!
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For decades, Pennsylvanians with ID/A have had to remain on years-long waiting lists for services instead of getting access to the right supports at the right time like they deserve.
In Harrisburg, Shapiro Administration Meets with Providers, Advocates to Discuss Need for Major Investments in Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Services, Workforce: bit.ly/4bneqSH @PADHSArkoosh @Keystone_KHS @RepJFleming
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Before the clock strikes midnight - take the time to celebrate you!
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🔹 Right to life 🔹 Freedom 🔹 Justice Human rights belong to all of us. They are non-negotiable. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: ohchr.org/en/universal-decla…
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“We’re losing too many kids every single day and we need to do more to tell our kids that they are perfect as they are, that we love them, we accept them and do everything we can to protect our children’s health and well-being.” - NAMI's @HannahWes njspotlightnews.org/special-…
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@InclusionIntl's 2022 Annual Report is now available. It showcases our advocacy for rights and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities worldwide. Thanks to our members for their dedicated work toward full participation and equality. inclusion-international.org/…
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Families, siblings & informal support play a critical role in the lives of people with intellectual disabilities. On International Day of Care & Support, we recognise their contributions & ensure inclusive policies to meet their needs. #TimeToCareAndSupport
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We've created a series of animated videos explaining the UN Guidelines on Closing Institutions. Thanks to survivors and self-advocates, these videos are designed to be accessible to all. Join us for the launch at our masterclass TODAY with @Plenainclusion inclusion-international.org/…
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Disabled, impacted by disasters need help? Discapacitade, afectade por desastres y necesita ayuda? Try | Trate 211, 311, 800-733-2767 Llame/text (call) the Disability & Disaster Hotline 800-626-4959 o [email protected] #DisabLedResponse #Flooding #Inundaciones
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The #12th edition of the IACN Quarterly is out now! It covers a range of family-based care interventions focused on facilitating the participation of children and strengthening #gatekeeping mechanisms in rural and urban contexts.
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We need Disability-centered disaster resilience & climate action legislation Ask your Congresspeople to be Cosponsors of #REAADI for Disasters Act with this easy tool tinyurl.com/54amfh9x #DisabilityTwitter #OlderAdults #Equity #Disasters #ClimateAction #ClimateJustice
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Bhargavi Davar explains the danger of integrating 'mental health' across the #SDGs as this advances a fundamentally medical model approach that enables legal and physical shackling of persons with psychosocial #disabilities. We must have community inclusion! #CSFCRPD #CRPD – at Manhattan, NY
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Which of these #selfcare activities will you try this month? 🌞 🎨: @positivepresent
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Great to see Google embracing plain language and easy to understand communication. These tips make the web a more welcoming place for people with intellectual disabilities.
Replying to @googleaccess
Clear and concise text is helpful for everyone, and it's particularly important for accessibility. Practice identifying extra words and unclear phrases in this short video → youtu.be/8GjR6ahKxKA
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50,000+ people receive autism services in PA. The use of assistive tech tools — from weighted blankets to sensory pillows to electronics — can help expand communication, increase social interaction, + promote independence. #AutismAcceptance Learn more ▶️ paautism.org
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SSD Soba practiced her focus, walking over irregular surfaces, waiting patiently, loose leash walking, & more! We are so proud of the tremendous progress SSD Soba has made over the past year. @SSDOGS @penn_state #DogsChangeLives #FutureServiceDog #ServiceDogInTraining 
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April is #AutismAwareness & #AutismAcceptance Month! Check out these personal stories shared by individuals on the Spectrum during the 2022 PA Autism Training Conference 📝👉 bit.ly/3m0eC6 💻 Scroll to "PATC 2022 Personal Stories" once logged in.
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