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Governor Wolf Declares: September 12-18 as DSP Recognition Week
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Governor Wolf Declares: September 12-18 as DSP Recognition Week

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Governor Wolf Declares: September 12-18 as DSP Recognition Week

Tuesday, Governor Wolf signed a proclamation announcing that September 12-18, 2021 is Direct Support Professional Recognition Week in Pennsylvania! This week is set aside to honor DSPs for the important work they do supporting individuals with Intellectual Disability or Autism (ID/A). PAR would like to thank Governor Wolf for his support of DSPs and in particular his proclamation of DSP Recognition Week every year of his seven years in office. You can read the full proclamation here. We look forward to seeing everyone celebrate DSP Recognition Week!

By Arc Alliance|2021-09-14T14:40:02-04:00September 14th, 2021|Blog, Community|0 Comments

The American Jobs Plan

President Biden’s speech announcing the American Jobs Plan, included a MAJOR announcement of an investment of $400 Billion to expand access to HCBS and support the direct care workforce. The plan is linked here: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/03/31/fact-sheet-the-american-jobs-plan/ Of specific note isn’t only the size of the investment, it is also the inclusion of both services and workforce supports AND the inclusion of a permanent reauthorization of the Money Follows the Person program. There are not a lot of specifics, and The Arc will be working with Congress to figure out how we can operationalize this in legislation. We will need everyone's support to see this important legislation becomes law. This package is expected to take until late summer/early fall to come together. President Biden’s plan will: [...]

By Wenjing Ke|2021-04-01T17:18:59-04:00April 1st, 2021|Action alerts, advocacy, Advocacy update, Advocacy updates, Arc news, Blog, Blogroll, Community, In the news, News & Views, Releases|0 Comments

2020 Holiday Appeal

Dear Friend, The air is crisp today, and the changing of the seasons is bringing us closer to the holidays. With the economic effects of COVID-19 having a disproportionate effect on individuals and families served by The Arc Alliance, we are anticipating a surge in support requests. I am writing to you today to request your support this holiday season. Every dollar counts and we need your contribution to make a difference in the life of individuals with a disability. COVID-19 has taken so much from the individuals we serve, and their families. Day programs were closed, virtual Early Intervention services have increased stress among parents and caregivers, and adult clients in independent living have been cut off from family and friends due to [...]

By Wenjing Ke|2020-11-16T17:02:15-05:00November 16th, 2020|Action alerts, advocacy, Community, Stories, Support|0 Comments

Regarding COVID-19/The Coronavirus

March 18, 2020 Dear Friend, Like all businesses in Pennsylvania, The Arc Alliance adjusted our operations due to COVID-19/The Coronavirus. This is an evolving situation that is changing rapidly. The CDC is recommending social distancing and to stay at home to help defeat this pandemic. Our staff are working from home to support the individuals we serve. Our Spring fundraiser, Gin and All That Jazz, is cancelled due to the CDC recommendations. Due to this, we need to ensure our doors will stay open after this pandemic subsides and we can return to business as usual. Since 1951, The Arc Alliance has been in your community serving children, teens, and adults with disabilities. In order to continue this work, we need your help. If [...]

By Wenjing Ke|2020-11-23T16:52:14-05:00March 18th, 2020|Action alerts, Community, Support|0 Comments

Interview With Kelly Weiss
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Interview With Kelly Weiss

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Interview With Kelly Weiss

On June 4th we had the pleasure of interviewing Kelly Weiss, the Owner & Operator of Perkiomen Valley Brewery, which will be opening at the end of June 2019. It is a local community nano brewery located in the Green Lane area of Montgomery County. The family created a comfortable place to gather in a mobility and sensory friendly environment. The brewery plans in the future to provide jobs for individuals with disabilities that are under-represented in the workforce. Please visit their website: https://perkiomenvalleybrewery.com/ - they are also on Facebook and Instagram! Watch the video below or follow the link to BCTV's website to learn more! https://youtu.be/nVXQwjptVvI https://www.bctv.org/video/employment-innovated-jobs-for-individuals-with-disabilities-6-4-19/