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    ICYMI: Advocates Continue To Praise Governor Shapiro’s Proposed Investments In Intellectual Disability And Autism Services, Workforce

    March 05, 2024

    Harrisburg, PA - Last month, Governor Shapiro unveiled his 2024-25 proposed budget, which includes major investments in home- and community-based services for Pennsylvanians with intellectual disabilities and autism and the direct support professionals who support them. AdvocatesOpens In A New Window across the Commonwealth are praising the proposal, which sets a transformative course to eliminate waiting lists for services for adults and reduce barriers to care for thousands of Pennsylvanians over the next several years.  

    Read the Governor’s full budget proposal.  

    Read full article on advocate reaction below. The opinion piece also ran in MyChesCoOpens In A New Window and PennLiveOpens In A New Window.

    The Valley Ledger: Governor Shapiro’s Budget Is a Lifeline For Families And Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities And AutismOpens In A New Window

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