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04/20/2026

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services said recent budget investments are raising wages for approximately 8,500 direct care workers who provide in-home services to older adults and individuals with physical disabilities.

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Thousands of direct care workers in Pennsylvania are seeing hourly pay increases of up to $5 following new state investments aimed at stabilizing a workforce critical to …

04/17/2026

Alcohol consumption in the United States has shifted noticeably in recent years, with a growing share of adults choosing to drink less—or not at all. Public health experts point to a combination of factors driving this trend, including increased awareness of alcohol’s health risks, the expansion of cannabis legalization, and changes in social habits as more young people connect online rather than in person. Shifting cultural norms, a broader focus on wellness, and evolving alcohol beverage labeling requirements have also played a role in reshaping drinking behaviors and consumer choices across the country.

Trace One just released new data showing Americans are continuing to drink less alcohol, with just 51.1% of adults reporting alcohol use—down from a peak of 56.7% just ten years

04/17/2026

ANCOR Issues Response to Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s Concerning Remarks About Home- and Community-Based Services

The undervaluing of HCBS demeans the very real, complex, and difficult work that caregivers—whether paid or unpaid—provide.

04/17/2026

Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday joined 44 other attorneys general around the country to advocate for a proposed federal rule that would require transparency from Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) around where they receive revenue.

PBMs are middlemen in the pharmaceutical industry that have faced scrutiny from lawmakers, regulators and critics for their alleged role in driving up drug costs.

04/17/2026

Citing Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s effort to use Medicaid and Medicare data to determine the cause of autism, Shapiro directed Pennsylvania not to participate unless required under federal law.

Shapiro signed three executive orders Wednesday to increase data protections for people with intellectual disabilities and create a new commission focused on Pennsylvanians with disabilities.

04/17/2026

Saying he wanted to maintain Pennsylvania as a place where people are respected and loved for who they are, Gov. Josh Shapiro on Wednesday signed a set of executive orders aimed at improving protections for people with disabilities.

(The Center Square) - Saying he wanted to maintain Pennsylvania as a place where people are respected and loved for who they are, Gov. Josh Shapiro on Wednesday signed a

04/17/2026

Any state agency collection of personal and private information on people with disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder, will be limited to the minimum level of detail that is absolutely necessary, Pennsylvania leaders announced Wednesday.

The protections are included in a series of new executive orders aimed at supporting people with disabilities.

04/14/2026

In a mental health crisis, you don’t always have the luxury of time. Getting mental health care requires finding a provider, identifying causes, addressing symptoms, creating a treatment plan, and working through the long and nonlinear journey of improving mental health.

When veterans face extended wait times, long drive times, or inadequate care at the VA we have the Community Care Program.

04/14/2026

Pennsylvania’s youngest learners are expelled or excluded from preschools at alarming rates — often because of student disabilities — an illegal practice that challenges families and can cause children long-term harm, according to the report released Tuesday.

While excluding a child from preschool due to developmental delays or disabilities is forbidden under Pennsylvania and federal law, a report said it's still a common practice that is often hidden.

04/14/2026

Family and friends provide billions of hours of mostly unpaid care for adults with disabilities and complex medical conditions across the U.S. A new report finds that the value of such care tops all Medicaid spending.

Family and friends provide billions of hours of mostly unpaid care for adults with disabilities and other conditions across the U.S. A new report finds the value of such care tops all Medicaid spending.

04/14/2026

New rules dramatically expanding the purview of the ADA are supposed to start taking effect later this month, but now disability advocates are worried that federal officials might be considering a delay.
https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2026/04/14/deadline-nears-for-new-ada-requirements/31944/

04/13/2026

Pennsylvania lawmakers are advancing a bill to create a purple alert system aimed at quickly locating missing individuals with mental or physical disabilities.

The purple alert would notify the public and law enforcement immediately when an at-risk individual goes missing and allocate resources to get them home safely.