At the Everyday Lives Conference? Stop by the PAR table today or tomorrow to say hello, grab a free mug, and learn about what PAR does and how you can get involved! #EverydayLives #EverydayLivesConference

DSPs are an essential piece of something important - the ID/A service system. But DSP wages don't reflect the significance of their responsibilities & their profound impact on those they support. Send a letter to Governor Josh Shapiro to advocate for DSP wages- par.net/action-center

Watch Governor Josh Shapiro's budget address live today at 12:30 at governor.pa.gov/live We are hopeful that our collective efforts will result in positive news for the Pennsylvania ID/A system. Thank you to everyone who advocated!

PAR makes it easy to share your support for Governor Josh Shapiro's budget proposal, which includes investments to the ID/A system to help increase wages for DSPs and eliminating the emergency waiting list. You can send an email every 24 hours! ow.ly/bK3l50QTthI

Want to meet with your legislators to advocate for ID/A funding, but not sure what to say? PAR is excited to announce that our 2024/25 budget advocacy materials are now available! Visit par.net/advocacy-toolk… to view and download one-pagers, talking points, and others materials

April is #AutismAcceptanceMonth! Governor Josh Shapiro signed a proclamation to acknowledge the many individuals on the autism spectrum, their abilities and contributions, and their inclusion within our communities. #AutismAcceptance #WorldAutismAwarenessDay

Claudia Summerson, Penn-Mar parent and PMAC (Penn-Mar Advocacy Collective) member, represented PMHS, joining the PAR team for the 2024 PAR Policy Conference Hill Day. Claudia is leading the charge by meeting with representatives on her own! #Advocacy

PAR is with SPIN, Inc. DSP Nick Smith for his testimony to the US Senate Special Committee on Aging. Watch live at aging.senate.gov/hearings/the-l…

PAR was honored to watch Nick Smith, a DSP from SPIN, Inc., testify today before the US Senate Special Committee on Aging about the Long Term Care Workforce. Thank you Nick for all the work you do supporting people with ID/A and for advocating so well! aging.senate.gov/hearings/the-l…

Thank you Governor Josh Shapiro and Val Arkoosh for hearing individuals' and families' stories yesterday. Your proposal of $483 million to increase DSP wages will be vital to ensuring that ID/A services are there for the people and families who depend on them.

Thank you so much Governor Josh Shapiro for attending our annual Disability & Mental Health Summit! Your leadership on these issues is impressive and we thank you so much for making time to come share your vision!

On The Issues features Christopher Borick, Professor of Political Science at Muhlenberg College, and Mark Davis, President & CEO of PAR. Watch on cable in PA or stream FREE with #PCNSelect tonight at 7 PM.

I’m here at Achieva in Pittsburgh to highlight how my $483M investment increases wages for caregivers and improves access to home and community-based services across Pennsylvania. Let’s work together to support our intellectual disability community. x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

When I visited BARC in Bucks County, the people I met there — family members, support staff, and folks with an intellectual disability or autism – could not have been clearer: BARC and the support services they provide are invaluable to them — and they need more support. My

Watch PAR President and CEO Mark Davis discuss with PCN how Governor Josh Shapiro's budget proposal would impact Pennsylvanians with intellectual disabilities and autism: youtube.com/watch?v=4JGWjV…

Thank you, Gov. Shapiro, for continuing to fight for families like mine | PennLive letters - pennlive.com ⁦Governor Josh Shapiro⁩ pennlive.com/opinion/2024/0…

⁦Governor Josh Shapiro⁩ these four moms would welcome a cup of coffee with you to discuss your support of their family members. youtu.be/j9AYXATwhsI?si…

Watch PAR President and CEO Mark Davis sit down with PCN to talk about ID/A funding in Governor Josh Shapiro's FY 24/25 Budget: youtube.com/watch?v=PgH3ye…

Thank you to Senator Ben Cardin and Sen. Susan Collins for leading the bipartisan resolution to celebrate DSP Recognition Week! We’re thrilled that it passed unanimously last night. Read more: ancor.org/article/senate…

Congratulations Rep. Joe Hohenstein, IOD, Eagles Autism Foundation, and the other cosponsors for a fantastic & informative #CitiesofInclusion Disability Summit! And what an awesome keynote from the First Lady of PA Lori Shapiro & PA Department of Human Services ODP Deputy Secretary Kristin Ahrens!